Cotoneaster thimphuensis
Thimphu cotoneaster
A deciduous shrub to about 4m tall, with arching branches and relatively large, thin, shiny, oval dark green leaves which provide good autumn colour. Small clusters of short-stemmed, reddish flowers in mid-summer are followed by long-lasting, shiny, yellow fruit flushed with orange, in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Yellow Orange | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- 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
- Bhutan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; tolerant of dry conditions once established
Propagation
Propagate from seed (tree/shrub), or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber moth caterpillars and aphids including woolly aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, leaf spot, silver leaf and virus diseases
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