Cotoneaster frigidus
tree cotoneaster
A large deciduous shrub or small tree to 10m, upright when young, then spreading. Dull green, oval leaves up to 15cm long have sunken veins and slightly wavy margins. Large sprays of white flowers in summer are followed by bunches of bright red berries from autumn into winter
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Red |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- 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
- Nepal, India
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; 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
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to brown scale, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
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