Cotoneaster wat. 'Cornubia' - STEM 180 CM, GIRTH 6-8 CM C25

Description
The Watere's cotoneaster 'Cornubia' (Cotoneaster watereri) is a large, funnel-shaped shrub with decorative, red, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. These exude a strong fragrance. In June, it produces white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters. The Watere's cotoneaster 'Cornubia' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide. The Watere's cotoneaster 'Cornubia' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotoneaster 'Cornubia'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornament * Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow, orange-red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Watere's cotoneaster 'Cornubia' are dark green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm tall. Watere's cotoneaster 'Cornubia' turns bright yellow to orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown, smooth, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Watere's cotoneaster 'Cornubia' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Watere's cotoneaster 'Cornubia' is a large, funnel-shaped shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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 flowers of Watere's cotoneaster 'Cornubia' appear in umbrella clusters in June. These are strongly scented.

Fruit
The red, round berries of Cotoneaster watereri 'Cornubia' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Pruning, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Cotoneaster watereri 'Cornubia' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.