Cotoneaster amoenus
beautiful cotoneaster
Densely-branched, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub to 1.5m tall. Small glossy green leaves are greyish-woolly below. White flowers with pinkish purple anthers, in early summer, are followed by clusters of bright red berries at the end of short twigs
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen or Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Cotoneaster can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, entire leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers in spring and summer, followed by showy red, purple or black berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China (Yunnan)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; tolerant of dry conditions
Propagation
Propagate from seed (tree/shrub) or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Pruning group 8 or Pruning group 13 for wall-trained plants
Pests
May be susceptible to woolly aphids, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
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