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Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalayan cotoneaster)
1 hour care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cotoneaster simonsii
Other names
Himalayan cotoneaster, Simon's cotoneaster, Cotoneaster symondsii , Khasia berry
Genus
Cotoneaster Cotoneaster
Species
C. simonsii - C. simonsii is a large, dense, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub, suitable for hedging, with small, glossy, ovate leaves, red-flushed in autumn. Clusters of small, white flowers in summer are followed by scarlet fruit.
Cotoneaster simonsii is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
Fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Brown scale Aphids , Brown scale
Fireblight Fireblight
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or hedge pruning group 3.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalayan cotoneaster) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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. This plant is listed as an invasive, non-native species in the UK. Though sold in the UK, care should be taken when growing it and disposing of any pruned or unwanted material.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Cotoneaster simonsii
Other names
Himalayan cotoneaster, Simon's cotoneaster, Cotoneaster symondsii , Khasia berry
Genus
Cotoneaster Cotoneaster
Species
C. simonsii - C. simonsii is a large, dense, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub, suitable for hedging, with small, glossy, ovate leaves, red-flushed in autumn. Clusters of small, white flowers in summer are followed by scarlet fruit.
Native to
Bhutan, India
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
Fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or hedge pruning group 3.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalayan cotoneaster) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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. This plant is listed as an invasive, non-native species in the UK. Though sold in the UK, care should be taken when growing it and disposing of any pruned or unwanted material.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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