Cotoneaster ogisui
Ogisu's cotoneaster
A species of large shrub or small tree with large, glossy bright green leaves which turn to gold, yellow and orange in the autumn. White flowers appear in summer, followed by large, bright red berries in the autumn. Although mainly deciduous, it can be evergreen in very mild areas of the UK
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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 | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Gold Yellow Orange | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
- Plant range
- China (Sichuan)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun or part shade; protect from cold dry winds in colder or northern areas. Tolerant of dry conditions, once established
Propagation
Propagate from seed (tree/shrub) or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids including woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, leaf spot, silver leaf and virus diseases
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