Cotoneaster horizontalis (Cotoneaster)
Cotoneaster horizontalis description: This deciduous cotoneaster is commonly used to cover difficult banks. Ground hugging branches produce a profusion white spring blossom, followed by red berries. Autumn colouring is red through orange. 70cm wide x 2m
Cotoneaster horizontalis cultivation notes: Cotoneaster will tolerate a range of soil types - from the poor dry soils to moist fertile loams. For best results plant in full sun, however this shrub will happily grow under partial shade. Prune to shape in spring - removing older wood if necessary.
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Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
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