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Other common names cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus'
Synonyms Cotoneaster frigidus 'Pendulus' Cotoneaster henryanus 'Pendulus'
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Hybridus Pendulus' Cotoneaster × watereri 'Pendulus' Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Pendulus'
Family Rosaceae
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
Details 'Hybridus Pendulus' is a vigorous prostrate evergreen shrub with large, elliptic leaves and small white flowers followed by profuse red berries in autumn; often top-grafted to form a pendulous small tree to 2m tall
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Trailing
Toxicity Fruit may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1.5-2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 5-10 years
Cultivation Grow in well-drained, dry situations in full sun
Propagation Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Ground Cover Wildlife Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Can get aphids and brown scale
Diseases May suffer from fireblight
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cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus'
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