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Cotoneaster frigidus
mountain cotoneaster, tree cotoneaster
Origin: Southwestern China and the Himalayas.
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Cotoneaster |
| Species |
| frigidus |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| - 20 - ( -15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 - 5 |
| Height |
| 8 - 12 m |
| Spread |
| 8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A smaller deciduous tree growing upright during early life until spreading out further into maturity. Large white flowers bloom in the summer and are succeeded by red berries during autumn and winter. |
| Cultivation |
| Requires moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Can grow in both partial shade or full sun. Stable in dry environments once established. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| May be susceptible to brown scale, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid. May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from seed or semi-ripe cuttings during the late summer. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Fruit is for ornamental purposes only. Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. |
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