Cotoneaster nanshan - 25-30 CM C2

Description
These produce orange-red, round fruits from September onwards.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornaments * Cut flower

Growth habit
Cotoneaster 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 are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

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