Peking Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster acutifolius)
Plant in spring or early fall to give plants the best start.
Choose a location that will allow roots to spread and branches to grow freely. Space plants far enough from building foundations, walls, and decks so that the growing foliage won&#;t crowd the structure. Consider whether tall trees or shrubs will block windows or interfere with the roof or power lines.
To prepare the planting area dig a hole as deep as the root ball and three times as wide. After removing the soil, mix it with some compost or peat moss. This enriches the soil and loosens the existing dirt so that new roots can spread easily.
To remove the plant from the container, gently brace the base of the plant, tip it sideways and tap the outside of the pot to loosen. Rotate the container and continue to tap, loosening the soil until the plant pulls smoothly from the pot. The container can also be removed by carefully cutting it down the side.
Set the plant in the hole. If the root ball is wrapped in burlap fabric this must now be removed along with any string or wire securing the burlap. If roots are tightly packed gently rake them apart with your fingers.
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olius blooms into beautiful pink-tinged white flowers with dark, egg-shaped leaves. This 10 foot to 15 foot tall, evergreen shrub, has bright red fruit that persist through the winter.
Important Info : Thrives in moist, well-drained, acid soils with a neutral pH. Heat tolerance is thought to be pretty good.Google Plant Images:click here!
Characteristics
Cultivar: n/aFamily:Rosaceae
Size:Height: 0 ft. to 10 ft.
Width: 0 ft. to 10 ft.
Plant Category:shrubs,
Plant Characteristics:columnar, decorative berries or fruit,
Foliage Characteristics:deciduous,
Flower Characteristics:
Flower Color:pinks, whites,
Tolerances:deer, heat & humidity, pollution, rabbits, seashore, slope, wind,
Requirements
Bloomtime Range: Late Spring to Early Summer
USDA Hardiness Zone:6 to 8
AHS Heat Zone:Not defined for this plant
Light Range:Part Sun to Full Sun
pH Range:5 to 8
Soil Range:Sandy Loam to Some Clay
Water Range:Normal to Moist
Plant Care
Fertilizing
How-to : Fertilization for Established PlantsEstablished plants
Content Detail
Peking cotoneaster, often confused with hedge cotoneaster, is a large shrub for back of the border. Small pink flowers and reddish, persistent fruit attract birds and wildlife.
Native geographic location and habitat:
Native to Mongolia, Northern and western Asia, and Eastern Himalayas.
Pollinator and wildlife:
Song birds are attracted to the persistent fruit.
Bark color and texture:
Gray to light brown and older stems have a peeling bark.
Leaf or needle arrangement, size, shape, and texture:
Leaves are alternate, simple, 1 to 2 1/2 inches long and elliptical. Leaf color is a dull green and it is slightly hairy. Fall color is yellow to reddish.
Flower arrangement, shape, and size:
Tiny, pinkish-white flowers borne in 2 inch clusters.
Fruit, cone, nut, and seed descriptions:
Small, 1/2 inch berry-like red fruit.
Plant care:
Peking cotoneaster is a large shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet in height and width. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun to light shade, but is tolerant of poor soil, wind, pH adaptable, and aerial salt. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
List of pests, diseases, and tolerances:
Susceptible toleaf
Cotoneaster acutifolius
Species of plant in the family Rosaceae
| Cotoneaster acutifolius | |
|---|---|
| Peking cotoneaster in flower | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Cotoneaster |
| Species: | C.&#;acutifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Cotoneaster acutifolius Turcz. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Cotoneaster acutifolius, the Peking cotoneaster, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae.[2] It is native to southern Siberia, Mongolia, and most of China, and it has been introduced to Canada, the northern United States, and
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