Cotoneaster microphyllus - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster microphyllus) is a creeping small tree that produces white flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce red fruits from October. The Cotoneaster also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotoneaster melanotrichus.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * Attractive dark red autumn colouring

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Cotoneaster are dark green, egg-shaped. Cotoneaster turns a bright dark red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Cotoneaster has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cotoneaster is a creeping small tree. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 0.8 - 1 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. - To increase vigour and flowering, the plant should be cut back a hand's breadth above the ground every 3-5 years.

Flower
The white flowers appear from May to June.

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