Cotoneaster dielsianus - 60-80 CM C2

Description
The Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster dielsianus) is an upright, broad, picturesque shrub with decorative, red, round fruits. In June, it produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in umbrella clusters. The Cotoneaster also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 3.5 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotoneaster applanatus.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * picturesque shrub * cut flower * attractive red-brown, yellow autumn colouring * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Cotoneaster are dark green, ovate, glossy and alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size. Cotoneaster is bright red-brown to yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Cotoneaster has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cotoneaster is an upright, wide-growing, picturesque shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3.5 m and is approx. 2 - 3.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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 light pink flowers of Cotoneaster appear in umbrella clusters in June.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Cotoneaster dielsianus are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Pruning, group planting, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Root
Cotoneaster dielsianus is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.