Cotoneaster integrifolius
Cotoneaster
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Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) - Description
Cotoneaster integrifolius is a species of Cotoneaster that is a low growing shrub. It has been grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and public rock gardens. It has been introduced to Ireland, but has become naturalised. It produces a red berry-like pome fruit that are an important food source for birds that disperse the seeds in their droppings. They are sometimes grown as a hedge for home security.
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) - Blooming
Cotoneasters have white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring followed by red fruits in fall. Dwarf evergreens will fruit more vigorously if grown in full sun.
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) - Growth
Plants in this genus will range from 2-25 ft. tall. Evergreens do best in sun or partial shade, while deciduous species enjoy full sun. Grow Cotoneaster in a shrub border, as a screen or hedge, or trained against a wall. Dwarf species work best in rock gardens, and prostrate plants (C. cashmiriensis) make good groundcovers.
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) - Planting
Sow seeds as soon as ripe, in autumn, in a cold frame with containers. Cold frames are protective structures, located outside for propagating and growing plants. Can also propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in late summer for the evergreen and semi-evergreen species. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood. In early summer, deciduous species can be propagated by rooting greenwood cuttings. Greenwood cuttings are taken from shoot-tips of plants, and are harder than softwood cuttings.
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) - Pest
Slugs, snails, spider mites, and scale insects. Other problems include stem cankers, fire blight, and powdery mildew.
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) - Interesting facts
Seeds of Cotoneaster can cause stomach discomfort upon consumption.
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) - Soil and irrigation
Cotoneasters are not fussy about soil type, but do prefer soil that is dry or poor rather than soil that is rich and moist.
