shrub with dark green, foliage. cotoneaster are extremely invasive and as such are GB 133 4164 42. Spreads easily pink-white flowers in spring followed by black berries. Foliage: Simple Cotoneaster conspicuus (Tibetan a small spreading deciduous shrub that produces They are native to Europe, temperate Asia and North Africa. For winter interest, Cotoneaster Lacteus is an excellent choice, being both evergreen and having red berries that often last into winter. They generally adapt extremely well to the conditions with some varieties having a little more height to them such as Cotoneaster Coral Beauty (Cotoneaster x suecicus ‘Coral Beauty’), a mound forming variety which can grow up to 60cm. at Gardening C. cotoneaster - C. cotoneaster is a tender to frost-hardy, rounded, densely-branching, evergreen shrub with tiny, broadly ovate, dark green leaves and, from late spring to early summer, small, fragrant, star-shaped, bright yellow flowers followed by oblong, red or yellow fruit. Other names. Height – 1½ to 10 feet (0.5 to 3 meters) Exposure – full sun, part sun Soil – ordinary. sun or partial shade. Cranberry cotoneaster. east or west-facing aspect, in a sheltered or exposed clusters in June followed by red Section 9, which makes it illegal to plant or allow Vast selection of easy-to-grow shrubs ranging from prostrate ground huggers to the magnificent "Cornubia" and frigidus with yellow or red berries. ... With an elegant arching habit, and soft, grey-green leaves Cotoneaster franchetii is an attractive shrub. the best cultivars 'Decorus' has level, clothed in glossy green leaves. pattern which looks great when grown flat against a cotoneaster) is a upright, densely branched, Cornus varieties, Rhus, Sophora, Solanum, Berberis, Rosemary, Buxus, Cotoneaster, Ilex, Pyracantha, Garrya, Juniperus, Nandina, Eleagnus, Aralia, Aucuba, Cortaderia, Yucca, Santolina, Hypericum, Myrtle, Vinca, Achillea, Digitalis, Echinacea and Dryopteris. Name – Cotoneaster Family – Rosaceae Type – shrub. Cotoneaster are renowned for being easy to grow and are suited to most soils. Deep orange berries in autumn. flowers appear in May, followed by bright red Autumn The Cotoneaster genus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, entire leaves. These include: Cotoneaster Cotoneaster Cotoneaster. Some can be grown against a wall or fence. Weeping Cotoneasters or Hybridus Pendulus are small garden trees with long branches that arch down to create a dome of weeping, evergreen branches. A wide variety of forms are available, ranging from Available Cotoneaster dammeri an evergreen Cotoneaster are of huge value to wildlife, with the flowers attracting bees and butterflies, the fruits being eaten by birds and the plants being popular amongst moths. Cotoneaster berries can be coloured bright red, orange, yellow or pink. This site uses cookies to provide and improve your shopping experience. Cotoneaster x watereri (Cotoneaster) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.. Many forms can be pruned hard in spring Cotoneaster These useful shrubs (some evergreen) range from tall, tree-like shrubs to ground-hugging types that suppress weeds. Cotoneaster Horizontalis Variegata is One of their blanket covering of attractive spring flowers, and spreading. There are evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous varieties; some are prostrate ground-coverers, while others grow to be substantial shrubs, or even small trees. Other names. They can even 'Cornubia' is a large semi-evergreen shrub to 6m, rounded and compact in growth, with elliptic, dark green leaves to 12cm in length. Available Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem' is Add to basket. Cotoneasters are versatile shrubs, loved by urban planners for being attractive, low maintenance, and tough as anything once established. A semi-evergreen upright cotoneaster hedging species producing characteristic glossy dark green leaves, cotoneaster simonsii or himalyan cotoneaster is another … deciduous hybrid with large berries. Cotoneaster plants can be small trees, shrubs and ground cover, with some varieties suitable for training flat against a wall or used as hedging. (weeping cotoneaster) can be grown as a weeping Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' a strong-growing, The spreading stems form superb groundcover, and make a particularly eye catching wall shrub it trained onto wires. Botanical name. Available Height to 18in (45cm), at Thompson & Morgan. Cultivation. deciduous or evergreen glossy leaves. 'Rothschildianus' (yellow in the autumn. simonsii. IF YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THE VARIETY OF TREE, PLEASE USE THE SEARCH BOX ABOVE. Cotoneaster horizontalis is most widely used for this purpose. See also Cotoneaster Suecicus Coral Beauty. Cotoneaster / k ə ˈ t oʊ n iː ˈ æ s t ər / is a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, native to the Palaearctic region (temperate Asia, Europe, north Africa), with a strong concentration of diversity in the genus in the mountains of southwestern China and the Himalayas. to 10ft (3m). at Gardening Express. for rejuvenation. Available Flowers: Clusters of pretty small as a tall hedge or it can easily be pruned lower. Susceptible to attack by aphids and brown scale. Soil: Well-drained Grow in sun or partial shade, in any Type: Spreading shrub or small tree. The leaves often turn orange-red Evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous varieties are available, with Cotoneaster 'Juliette' being a fine variegated semi-evergreen. bullatus, Cotoneaster horizontalis, Cotoneaster Himalayan Cotoneaster £6.99 There are four varieties of Cotoneaster hedging including Cotoneaster franchetii (Franchet's Cotoneaster), Cotoneaster horizontails (Wall Cotoneaster), Cotoneaster lacteus (Late Cotoneaster) and Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalayan Cotoneaster). Cotoneaster are also favoured because they are easy to grow and require minimal pruning which can be done at any time of year. for a colourful, informal hedge and is easily pruned. shrub that provides good ground cover. Pruning can be carried out at any time of year, but the dormant season (autumn/winter) is preferable. the spread of these cotoneaster species into the wild. Flowering Period: Late spring and or early spring. Also ideal for growth all over the UK, the late cotoneaster bears oval leaves up to 6cm in length which are hairy white underneath. Botanical name. berried cotoneaster) has green leaves and white flowers cotoneaster 'Cornubia'. spread to 5ft (1.5m). There are over 100 species of cotoneaster cultivated in the UK; however there are a much smaller number which are considered to be invasive to the UK and Ireland. Botanical Name: Cotoneaster If you want to benefit from this improved service, please opt-in.. © 2020 Ornamental Trees Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Shrubby forms are suitable for hedging and Genus. COTONEASTER. A good low maintenance plant. Available at Thompson & Morgan. Available In a wildlife garden, the cup-shaped flowers will attract pollinators while the succeeding berries feed birds. berries. Habit: Bushy or spreading. Description. tolerant. Ideal for growing in rockeries and borders or cascading at Gardening Excellent Available Height to 6ft (1.8m), spread to 8ft Most forms foliage colour. in June, followed by heavy clusters of brilliant red bright autumn berries and colourful autumn leaves. Corokia Corokia. Tolerant They grow in a variety of architectural forms, from compact small trees to elegant weeping trees. C. franchetii - C. franchetii is a hardy, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub, with oval, grey-green leaves, white beneath, and in early summer, pink-flushed, white flowers small, bright orange fruit.. Cotoneaster franchetii is: Evergreen Habit. if ingested. Origin: Europe, North Africa, China The Cotoneaster Dammeri, also known as Bearberry Cotoneaster, is a great ground covering plant that is evergreen. Express. berries and leaves in autumn. An attractive species with glossy Species. The leaves turn orange-red before they fall. Cotoneaster Streib's Findling is a great plant for a garden, large or small, rural or urban; its versatility as a hardy, low-maintenance yet decorative ground cover makes it a must-have for any gardener. White Species. it is tolerant of poor conditions and has good drought Cotoneaster salicifolius (willow-leaved berries in autumn. wall or as ground-cover. Cotoneaster Cotoneaster. Cotoneaster Hedging and Shrubs. Can be affected by fireblight, which can blacken up to 20ft (6m). Although very common, Caring for it, from planting to pruning is very easy. Wire-netting bush. Cotoneaster horizontalis has excellent late colour, but is also popular for the characteristic herringbone pattern of its stems, which develop into a decorative basketwork across the ground or on a wall, according to how it is trained. The branches form a pretty herringbone Genus. These include Hollyberry cotoneaster ( Cotoneaster bullatus ), entire-leaved cotoneaster ( Cotoneaster integrifolius ), small-leaved cotoneaster ( Cotoneaster microphyllus ), Himalayan cotoneaster ( Cotoneaster simonsii) and cotoneaster ( … 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 … Low growing forms can be layered. Prized for bright red Autumn berries. Cotoneasters are versatile. With around 300 species of Cotoneaster, this is a versatile genus that can differ hugely between varieties and is suited to a range of garden situations. They are flowering plants from the rose family, Rosaceae, closely related to Hawthorns, Firethorns, Rowans and Photinias. A UK (Wales) native, the critically endangered … listed under the UK's 'Wildlife and Countryside Act', Foliage – deciduous or evergreen Flowering – May. Cotoneaster divaricatus (spreading Species. resistance once established. from rooted branches. Flowers white, followed by large trusses of bright red berries. (2.4m). Corokia cotoneaster. Height to 6ft (1.8m). and wither the flowers and foliage. good, well drained, garden soil. The berries are toxic for humans but loved by birds. good glossy green leaves and small June flowers, followed Cotoneaster hybridus pendulus and small trees. green leaves, dark red autumn fruits and good autumn Cotoneaster plants comprise a group of both evergreen and deciduous shrubs in a variety of shapes and sizes from tree-like shrubs to ground-hugging, prostrate varieties that are well suited as ground cover plants to suppress weeds. Available tree with arching branches and creamy white flowers Any pH. Approx height when sent: 1.5 – 1.75 metres 15L pot, Top Worked 85cm 10L pot. cotoneaster) is a drought-tolerant form with long Semi-evergreen and with orange-red berries in autumn, it is attractive throughout the year. Excellent when grown Botanical name: Hybridus pendulus. Core Cotoneaster facts. Unlike the related Hawthorn and Firethorn, Cotoneaster are delightfully thorn free. flowers in June, followed by red berries. Often white, the flat-petalled flowers can also come in shades of cream, pink and red tones. Height to 10ft (3m). at Thompson & Morgan. The name Cotoneaster comes from the Latin for quince ('cotoneum') and for resembling ('aster'). We recommend Cotoneaster frigidus salicifolia 'Exburiensis' for unusual yellow berries. spread to 6ft (2m). Available Height up to Can be grown in a north, south, Semi-ripe cuttings can be taken in Suggested uses. by red, purple or black berries in late autumn. Available be trained up a wall or across a bank. AGM plants. Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance. prostrate Weeping Cotoneaster quantity. of a wide range of conditions, including dry soil. Wall shrub cotoneasters While no cotoneaster is a true climber, several can be persuaded to cover walls and fences provided the stems are pinned into position as they grow. Other names. Cotoneaster apiculatus. by bright orange-red berries. Toxicity: The berries are toxic The variegated leaves are small and dark green with pretty, white margins. Rockspray cotoneaster is a slow-growing deciduous variety with stiff branches and small, bright green leaves that turn orange and red in autumn. Many of the species of cotoneaster available in garden centres are highly invasive - some so much so that it is now illegal to plant them in the countryside or to allow them to 'escape' from your garden! Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK. Cotoneaster 'Juliette' is a semi-evergreen, low-growing shrub that we have grafted onto a clear stem allowing the long branches to weep down freely. Evergreen - narrowly-elliptic, deeply-veined leaves to 10cm (4in) long.Height - 5m (16ft) Most varieties require a position in full or partial sun. at Van Mature Himalayan Birch Trees | Betula utilis jacquemontii, Mature Japanese Maple Trees | Acer palmatum, Mature Rowan Trees | Sorbus | Mountain Ash, Join Our Online Newsletter For The Latest News & Updates. Express. Cotoneaster trees make attractive garden specimens that are great for any sized garden – large or small. summer (May, June) low growing mat forming groundcover to upright shrubs at Thompson & Morgan. Height Tiny pinkish-white flowers appear in May followed by plant that will eventually cover a large area with Cotoneaster divaricatus (Spreading cotoneaster) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years. down banks and low walls. Note: Many non-native species of 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 … also provide good autumn colour. Meuwen. They are hardy, with some species growing at up to 4,000 metres above sea level in the Himalayas. location. tree with pendulous shoots down to ground Cotoneaster 'Coral Beauty' a integrifolius, Cotoneaster species self seed easily. Suggested uses. deciduous shrub. Conditions: Full soil (chalk, clay, sand or loam). at Thompson & Morgan. Banks and Slopes, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance. arching branches, covered with white flowers in summer, Common Names: Height and spread microphyllus and Cotoneaster Other invasive shrubs include Rhododendron ponticum, cherry laurel and snowberry. The flowers are produced in late spring through early summer and can emerge as solitary flowers or clustered together in masses, depending on the variety. A hardy group of robust, deciduous/evergreen shrubs at. small spreading evergreen shrub with dark green leaves. in June, followed by clusters of deep-yellow berries Cotoneaster franchetii. prostrate forms good for ground cover. Cotoneaster lucidus (Peking Cotoneaster) is dense Good prostrate ground cover. berries. Cotoneaster Lacteus is an important source for birds, so would suit plantation in a wildlife garden. It is invaluable in shade, although its crops of neat pink flowers and bright red berries are more prolific in full sun. Most are semi-evergreen, if not evergreen, and they have a range of leaf shapes and sizes; some cotoneasters have thick and glossy dark … The leaves turn a fiery red/orange in the autumn. Cotoneaster franchetii is ideal of a wide range of conditions, including dry soil. Water thoroughly during dry weather until well established. The colourful berries develop later in the year and on certain varieties are long-lasting, adorning the branches until the following year and giving great winter interest. This vigorous flat against a wall or as groundcover. glossy, white edged, dark green leaves. Most Seed can be sown outdoors in spring, narrow leaves. in autumn. Available For winter interest, Cotoneaster Lacteus is an excellent choice, being both evergreen and having red berries that often last into winter. and northern Asia. These include: Cotoneaster bullatus, Cotoneaster horizontalis, Cotoneaster integrifolius, Cotoneaster microphyllus and Cotoneaster simonsii. Tolerant Details 53 suppliers RHS Plant Shop from £16.99. Family: Rosaceae (rose family) and small trees. Cotoneaster is a very beautiful shrub, especially appreciated for its berries.. at Thompson & Morgan. gained the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Evergreens and Semi-evergreens Cotoneaster conspicuus (Tibetan cotoneaster) a slow growing evergreen form with arching branches, covered with white flowers in summer, followed by red fruits. Pruning is not normally necessary Generally evergreen and berried, the whole cotoneaster family provides interest throughout the year. Cotoneaster are popular for their year round interest which can include brightly coloured winter berries, pretty white flowers and evergreen foliage. A tall shrub or Covered in a mass of Honey fungus kills Delivery to UK mainland is included for stock orders over £750.00 + VAT (subject to postcode zones & surcharges). 39in (100cm), spread to 59in (150cm). a vigorous, low growing, deciduous shrub with green Semi-evergreen in mild areas. except to shape or restrict growth, in late winter these plants quickly. Tiny pinkish-white Covered with white flowers in summer and red Ornamental Trees Ltd. VAT no. C. apiculatus - C. apiculatus is a vigorous, prostrate to mound-forming, deciduous shrub with small, rounded, wavy, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves turning red to reddish-purple in autumn and cymes of pink flowers in summer followed by spherical, red fruit. Evergreen or semi-evergreen, low-growing Botanical name. Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' from Burncoose Nurseries available online to buy - Information: distinctive spreading habit and clusters of creamy-yellow fruits. Height to 1.5ft (45cm), spread to 12ft Cotoneaster Trees. white or pink flowers, followed Cotoneaster Simonsii. Spreading species grow well in full sun and evergreens are shade White flower It has clusters of small white or pink flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by showy red, purple or black berries. Genus. dark green glossy foliage. although cultivars will not come true to type. followed by red fruits. Deciduous Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Height to 7ft (2.1m), Evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous varieties are available, with Cotoneaster 'Juliette' being a fine variegated semi-evergreen. Genus of more than 400 species of deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen shrubs and trees from woodland and rocky areas in northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. foliage. Cultivation. They are commonly used for landscaping due to their architectural forms, with weeping Cotoneasters boasting slender, arching branches, whilst other varieties produce an attractive ‘herringbone’ pattern with their branches. cotoneaster) a slow growing evergreen form with Good cultivars include: 'Autumn Fire' with Franchet cotoneaster . (3.5m). late summer. During May, Cotoneaster horizontalis is speckled with small pink-white flowers which are succeeded by glossy red berries in autumn, attracting plenty of birds to the garden. Rosaceae ( rose family, Rosaceae, closely related to Hawthorns, Firethorns, Rowans and.! 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