Cotoneaster praecox

China.

Cotoneaster is a creeping small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

The shoots of Cotoneaster praecox are spiny.

The deciduous leaves of the Cotoneaster are dark green, ovate, glossy, alternate, wavy. They are about 1 - 2.5 cm in size. Cotoneaster turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

The pink-coloured flowers appear in May.

The red, round fruits of Cotoneaster praecox are particularly decorative. These appear from August and are large.

Cotoneaster praecox is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny position.

The Cotoneaster has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Grave, bed edging, ground cover

The plant has a medium water requirement.

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.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).