ShrubsCotoneaster horizontalis
Wall Cotoneaster
Wall Cotoneaster is a versatile shrub with a distinctive herringbone branch pattern. Tiny pink flowers appear in June attracting bees, followed by masses of bright red berries in autumn. The small leaves turn a beautiful red before falling.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Water
- Low
- Height
- 50–100 cm
- Spread
- 100–200 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 5–8
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Evergreen
- No
- Flower colors
- pink
- Wildlife value
- bees, birds
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in sun or partial shade in almost any well-drained soil. The plant is extremely adaptable and tolerates drought, wind and urban conditions. Barely any feeding required. Ideal as ground cover on slopes or trained against a wall.
Pruning tips
Prune in late spring to maintain shape. The shrub tolerates hard pruning well. Remove dead and crossing wood. Leave berries on as long as possible for bird food.
Good companions
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