Cotoneaster franchetii

Franchet's Cotoneaster

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Native Chinese shrub with cascading habit. Small glossy leaves turn orange-red before dropping. Produces vibrant red berries in late autumn. Ideal for rock gardens and walls due to hardiness.
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Plant Details

Common Name Franchet's Cotoneaster
Family Rosaceae
Genus Cotoneaster
Species Franchetii
Origin China
Blooming Small white flowers in late spring, followed by red berries in autumn.
Leaf Color Green turning orange-red in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam or rocky soil. Tolerates poor soils.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during first growing season. Reduce in winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best berry production, tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and control spread via suckers.

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 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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