Cotoneaster bullatus
hollyberry cotoneaster
A large deciduous shrub with deeply-veined ovate leaves turning red and orange in autumn. Flowers small, pale pink in early summer, followed by relatively large, bright red berries which colour early
Synonyms
Cotoneaster bullatus f. floribundusCotoneaster bullatus var. floribundus
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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 | Pink | Green | Red | |
Autumn | Orange Red | Red | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- China (Sichuan)
How to grow
Cultivation
This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. While this does not prevent it from being sold in the UK, or from being grown in gardens, the RHS encourages those that do grow it to take great care with managing it and with disposing of unwanted material. The RHS also encourages gardeners to find alternative plants to grow to those listed on Schedule 9. For suggested alternative plants see the Plantlife/RHS guide: Gardening without harmful invasive plants
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe in autumn in containers in a cold frame or by softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Pruning group 1 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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