Cotoneaster apiculatus
cranberry cotoneaster
Dwarf, spreading, deciduous shrub about 45-60cm tall, with small, flat dark green leaves, turning red in autumn, and small red-tinged white flowers in summer followed by bright red fruits
Synonyms
Cotoneaster duthieanus 'Boer'Cotoneaster praecox 'Boer'
see moreCotoneaster nanshan 'Boer'
Cotoneaster adpressus 'Boer'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Trailing
- 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
- SW China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate from seed (tree/shrub) or softwood cuttings (greenwood cuttings) in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
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