Cotoneaster frigidus

Alpine Cotoneaster

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Hardy deciduous shrub from high altitudes. Glossy green leaves turn red in autumn, followed by bright red berries. Excellent for rock gardens or slopes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Alpine Cotoneaster
Family Rosaceae
Genus Cotoneaster
Species Frigidus
Origin Central Asia / Himalayas
Blooming White/pink flowers appear late spring, followed by red berries in autumn
Leaf Color Green turning crimson and orange in autumn
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; tolerates poor and alkaline soils

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Watering

Moderate watering once established; highly drought tolerant in summer

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for best flower and 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; remove dead wood in winter

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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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-0° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 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
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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