Corokia cotoneaster (Wire Netting Bush, Corokia)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Spring), Dark green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant, Tender Exotic
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Corokia cotoneaster description: Corokia is a novel looking shrub - it looks like it lacks direction in life, with its stems intertwining and zig-zagging here and there and forming a confusing mass of stem and leaf. Corokia also produces masses of yellow star like scented blossom which can be followed by masses lots small cotoneaster like berries.

Corokia cotoneaster cultivation notes: Corokia requires a sheltered spot in the UK as it is slightly tender. A spot up against a warm south facing wall is ideal. Corokia will tolerate dry sandy soils, being tolerant of dry conditions, so plant in a well drained soil with a sunny sheltered aspect. Well suited to urban planting.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Scented blossom; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Tender exotic suitable only for very mild areas.

Design & Plant Use for Corokia cotoneaster:
  • Tender exotic plant ideal for a sheltered urban garden in full sun

Common Missspellings: Corockea, Corockia, Carokia

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