Cotoneaster Tree - Cotoneaster x watereri  - €15 per plant 

Cotoneaster is a striking evergreen shrub much loved by wildlife. The bees enjoy the summer flowers whilst  the birds enjoy the abundance of scarlet berries produced for the winter . The plant is very tolerant of the wind and maritime exposure and can grow well in the semi shade making it  a good option  for the understory in a windbreak.  To order this plant please contact us [email protected].  

Context

  • native region:A group of garden hybrids, C. frigidus x C. salicifolius. and C. rugosus
  • native habitat: not known in the wild
  • family: Rosaceae

Predators

  • none known

Needs, tolerances 

  • Light: Semi shade 
  • soil pH:  acid-neutral -basic alkaline 
  • USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
  • It thrives in lime and is also happy in peaty soils.
  • It succeeds in any soil that is not marshy or waterlogge.
  • Grows well in heavy clay soils.

Known hazards 

  • none known 

Overview

  • 2nd yr old bare root
  • An evergreen shrub growing to 5 m  by 5 m at a medium rate
  • It is in flower from Jun to July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Flies, midges.
  • It is noted for attracting wildlife.
  • Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils.
  • Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
  • It prefers dry or moist soil.
  • The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
  • It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Characteristics

  • form: Multi-stemmed Shrub 
  • layer : Shrub Layer
  • habit:
  • height x width (m): 5 x 5
  • years to bearing flowers :  
  • productive life span: 20-30 yrs 

Products 

  • A rose-tan dye is obtained from the berries
  • Plants can be used as a windbreak hedge in all but the most exposed positions

Functions, behaviors


  • A very ornamental plant, it hybridizes freely with other members of this genus
  • They are very attractive to bees whilst the fruit is a good winter food source for many species of birds
  •  Trees are notably susceptible to honey fungus
  • It is noted for attracting wildlife.
  • Succeeds in full sun or semi-shade but does not fruit so freely in a shady position
If you would like this plant  please send an email to [email protected] with your order. 
Balkan Ecology Project