Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster

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Hardy shrubs with small foliage and vibrant red berries. Used in landscaping and bonsai. Requires winter dormancy for best health.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cotoneaster
Family Rosaceae
Genus Cotoneaster
Origin Europe, Asia, North Africa
Blooming Late spring to early summer, red berries in autumn
Leaf Color Green (dark green or variegated), turns red/orange in fall
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates various pH levels

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Watering

Water regularly during establishment, allow topsoil to dry between waterings; drought tolerant once mature. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering and berry production; partial shade tolerated in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring before new growth starts

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood; suitable for bonsai training

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 50
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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