Cotoneaster nanshan 'Copra' - 90 CM STEM C10

Description
The Cotoneaster 'Copra' (Cotoneaster nanshan) is a bushy, broad garden plant with decorative, orange-red, round fruits. It produces light pink-coloured flowers in May. The Cotoneaster 'Copra' 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. 90 cm and is approx. 1.8 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotoneaster praecox 'Copra'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamental * Cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Cotoneaster 'Copra' are dark green, ovoid.

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

Growth
Cotoneaster 'Copra' 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 light pink flowers appear in May.

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

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