Cotoneaster wat. 'Rothschildianus' - 80-100 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Wintergrüne Baummispel 'Rothschildianus' (Cotoneaster watereri) is an upright garden plant with decorative yellow fruits. These give off a pleasant scent. Before the fruits appear, it produces white flowers in June. The Wintergrüne Baummispel 'Rothschildianus' also has glossy, broadly lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position, it usually reaches a height of around 3 m and spreads to around 2 m. The Wintergrüne Baummispel 'Rothschildianus' has no particular soil requirements.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotoneaster hybridus, Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Rothschildianus’, Cotoneaster ‘Rothschildianus’.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Wintergrüne Baummispel 'Rothschildianus' are dark green, broadly lanceolate and glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Wintergrüne Baummispel 'Rothschildianus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Wintergrüne Baummispel 'Rothschildianus' has an upright habit. It generally grows 15–25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 appear in June. These are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The yellow fruits of Cotoneaster watereri 'Rothschildianus' are particularly decorative. These appear from September onwards.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub

Root
Cotoneaster watereri 'Rothschildianus' is a heartroot.