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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 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H6
Botanical 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. 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

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

Pruning group 8

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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