Cotoneaster × suecicus 'Skogholm'
cotoneaster 'Skogholm'
An evergreen ground-covering shrub to a height of 60cm, with oval, dark green leaves up to 2cm in length. In late spring, white flowers are borne in small bunches or singly; red berries follow
Synonyms
Cotoneaster 'Skogholm'Cotoneaster dammeri 'Skogsholmen'
see moreCotoneaster salicifolius 'Skogholm'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red | Green | Red | |
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when 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
Grow in well-drained, dry situations in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphids, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and brown scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
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