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Beginner
skill rating |
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2.5m
max. spread |
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2.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Cotoneaster simonsii
Other names: Himalayan cotoneaster
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Genus: Cotoneaster
Species: C. simonsii - C. simonsii is a large, dense, semi-evergeen shrub, suitable for hedging. It has small, shiny, ovate leaves that can become partly red-tinted in autumn. In summer, it bears small, white flowers followed by scarlet berries in autumn.
Cotoneaster simonsii is: Semi evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Scarlet, Orange in Autumn
Habit: Upright
Toxicity: Fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalayan cotoneaster) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in full sun in well-drained soil in dry conditions.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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