Cotoneaster simonsii
Himalyan cotoneaster
Upright, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub or small tree about 2.5m tall, with small, glossy oval dark green leaves to 3cm long, turn red in autumn, and pink tinged white flowers in summer, followed by rather large, bright scarlet fruits in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5鈥�2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10鈥�20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5鈥�2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | Orange Red | ||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Cotoneaster can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, entire leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers in spring and summer, followed by showy red, purple or black berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- India (Sikkim), Bhutan
How to grow
Cultivation
This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN ENGLAND AND WALES. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See 911爆料 advice on invasive non-native species for further information
Propagation
Please see cultivation notes
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
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