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Wall cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis)

Wall cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is a striking deciduous shrub with distinctive herringbone branching, producing white flowers and red berries.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Hardy

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers sunny locations for best flowering and fruiting.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist, reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Hardy

Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, including frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Light feeding in spring is sufficient.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

1.5-2 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

0.5-0.8 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Cotoneaster atropurpureus Flinck & B.Hylmö
Cotoneaster atrovirens J.Fryer & B.Hylmö
Cotoneaster davidianus Dippel
Cotoneaster perpusillus (C.K.Schneid.) Flinck & B.Hylmö
Cotoneaster perpusillus (C.K.Schneid.) G.Klotz
Diospyros chaffanjonii H.Lév.
Pyrus atroramosa M.F.Fay & Christenh.
Pyrus atrovirens (J.Fryer & B.Hylmö) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
Pyrus horizontalis (Decne.) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
Pyrus perpusilla (C.K.Schneid.) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusCotoneaster
  • speciesCotoneaster horizontalis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

All parts, especially the berries, contain cyanogenic glycosides which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by humans or pets.

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