Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus'
cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus'
'Rothschildianus' is a large deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub to 5m, with large, narrowly-lanceolate leaves and small white flowers in large clusters, followed by pale creamy-yellow berries
Other common names
willow-leaved cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus'Synonyms
Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus'Buy this plant
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | Yellow | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after 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
Will tolerate dry situations but may need some shelter from cold, drying winds in colder climes
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 8 or pruning group 13 for wall-trained specimens
Pests
May be attacked by scale insects and woolly aphids
Diseases
May be subject to fireblight
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