Description
Cotoneaster franchetii C1,5 15-20 | Cotoneaster
The Cotoneaster franchetii, commonly known as Cotoneaster, is a versatile shrub with a creeping wide-spreading growth habit. This plant typically reaches a height of up to 3 metres and can spread equally wide. The leaves of Cotoneaster franchetii are green, small, and have a smooth texture. This evergreen plant retains its foliage throughout the year, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. In autumn, it produces attractive orange-red berries. The Cotoneaster is well-suited for hedges and attracts birds, adding life to any garden setting.
Key Plant Characteristics of Cotoneaster franchetii
- Cotoneaster franchetii blooms in May and June with white flowers that are not fragrant but attract birds.
- The ideal location for this plant is in the sun or partial shade for optimal growth.
- It thrives in all soil types as long as the soil is well-drained.
- The shrub has a creeping wide-spreading growth habit with grey-green leaves that remain throughout the year.
- In autumn, it produces attractive orange-red berries.
This
garden plant is perfect for group planting and can be used effectively in hedges.
Application of Cotoneaster franchetii in the Garden
- Cotoneaster franchetii is ideal for group planting, providing a lush, green backdrop with its creeping wide-spreading growth habit.
- This shrub is winter-hardy, thriving in temperatures as low as -23.3°C, making it suitable for USDA zone 6.
- It combines well with other plants, especially those that enjoy similar sun and half-shade conditions.
- The main ornamental value of Cotoneaster franchetii lies in its year-round appeal: white flowers in spring, followed by orange-red berries in autumn, which attract birds.