Cotoneaster divaricatus

Spreading Cotoneaster

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Deciduous shrub with a spreading habit, featuring small white flowers in summer and bright red berries in autumn. Popular for bonsai and rock gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Spreading Cotoneaster
Family Rosaceae
Genus Cotoneaster
Species Divaricatus
Origin Western China / Himalayas
Blooming Small white flowers followed by red berries
Leaf Color Green turning orange-red before abscission
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with high organic content, pH slightly acidic to neutral

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Watering

Keep moist during active growth, allow top layer to dry between waterings, reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for best flowering and fruiting, tolerates partial shade indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; hard pruning encourages dense foliage

Pest Control Aphid 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 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 10 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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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 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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