Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus'
Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus'
Low-growing evergreen shrub with arching branches spreading to about 2m, with narrow, glossy dark green leaves. Abundant small white summer flowers very attractive to bees, are followed by long-lasting red berries
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 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 | Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold winds
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 8 if necessary, in mid or late summer, back to the nearest fading flowers or berry cluster
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
Diseases
May be susceptible to fire blight and honey fungus
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