Cotoneaster salicifolius
willow-leaved cotoneaster
A vigorous, graceful evergreen shrub to 5m tall with arching branches and lance-shaped, dark green leaves to 10cm long. White flowers in flat-topped flower clusters are borne in summer and followed by heavy crops of almost spherical, shiny bright red fruits
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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 | Orange Red | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- SW China, Tibet
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun or part shade; tolerant of dry soils but protect from cold dry winds in colder or northern areas
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be affected by aphids, woolly aphid, webber moth caterpillars and brown scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
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