Cotoneaster salwinensis
Salwin's cotoneaster
A neat, deciduous shrub to about 1.2m with arching branches densely clothed in small, glossy, almost circular leaves which turn red in autumn. Small, red flowers spread along the branches in early summer followed by red fruit in mid- to late autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
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
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, leaf spot, silver leaf and virus diseases
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