Cotoneaster nanshan 'Boer' - P9

Description
The Cotoneaster 'Boer' (Cotoneaster nanshan) is a bushy, broad garden plant with decorative, red, round fruits. It produces pink-coloured flowers from May to June. The Cotoneaster 'Boer' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotoneaster apiculatus.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornament * Cut flower * Attractive red-brown autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Cotoneaster 'Boer' are dark green, ovate. Cotoneaster 'Boer' turns bright red-brown in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Cotoneaster 'Boer' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cotoneaster 'Boer' is bushy and broad in structure.

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 pink-coloured flowers appear from May to June.

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

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