Weeping Cotoneaster
Details:
A small evergreen hardy tree with weeping branches arching down to create a dome effect. Glossy small dark leaves give a good background to pretty white flowers in June-July which are loved by bees. Gorgeous bright red berries cover the tree in autumn give much pleasure to the eye and provide food for wildlife during the winter especially birds including Thrush and Waxwings.
Cotoneaster are easy to grow in moist fertile well-drained sandy, loam soil, adapting to chalk and clay. They tolerate most conditions while preferring sun or partial shade in sheltered or exposed positions. Suitable for most gardens.
Coral Beauty
Cotoneaster Coral Beauty is a dense evergreen, spreading evergreen that has small dark green leaves. Lots of pretty small, star-shaped white flowers bloom in summer, followed by an abundance of orange-red berries in autumn. Both the flowers and berries are helpful and loved by wildlife especially birds.
 Soil Type | Acidic, Chalky / Alkaline, Clay, Well-drained |
|---|---|
 Position | Exposed, Sheltered |
 Hardiness | Hardy (Cold winter) |
 Flowering Period | Jun |
 Attracts | Birds |
 Height (when grown) | 2-3m |
 Habit (Shape) | Weeping |
 Lighting | Full Sun |
 Blossom Colour | White |
 Leaf Colour | Green |
Description
The Weeping Cotoneaster tree is a small evergreen tree with weeping branches arching down to create a dome effect. Glossy small dark leaves give a good background to pretty white flowers in June-July which are loved by bees. Gorgeous bright red berries cover the tree in autumn giving much pleasure to the eye and providing food for wildlife during the winter especially birds including Thrush and Waxwings. Hybridus Pendulus is a hardy tree and is suitable for most gardens.
Cotoneaster is easy to grow in moist fertile well-drained sandy, loam soil, adapting to chalk and clay. They tolerate most conditions while preferring sun or partial shade in sheltered or exposed positions.
Position: Full sun, partial shade, exposed or sheltered
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained loam, sandy, adapts to chalk & clay
Soil PH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Aspect: South, West, East or North
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: White flowers in summer
Fruiting: Red berries autumn/winter
Habit: Weeping
Growth: Average to fast
Fragrance: No
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Benefits to Wildlife: Very helpful
Height & Spread in maturity: 5m x 0.5 /1m
