Cotoneaster bullatus - 60-90 CM

Description
The Hollyberry cotoneaster (Cotoneaster bullatus) is a spreading, broad, picturesque shrub with decorative, red, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces white-red flowers arranged in panicles from May to June. The Hollyberry cotoneaster also has leathery, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres. The Hollyberry cotoneaster makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * picturesque shrub * cut flower * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * wind resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hollyberry cotoneaster are dark green, lanceolate, leathery and alternate. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Hollyberry cotoneaster turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Hollyberry cotoneaster has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hollyberry cotoneaster is a spreading, wide-growing, picturesque shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white-red flowers of Hollyberry cotoneaster appear in panicles from May to June.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Cotoneaster bullatus are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Very long-lasting.

Use
Pruning, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Cotoneaster bullatus is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.