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Cotoneaster lucidus

Cotoneaster lucidus
Shiny Cotoneaster, Hedge Cotoneaster

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Yes, yes, delighted, I will see next autumn, planted in November 2019; I don't know if they have red berries....

Christine, 08/05/2020

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This easy-to-grow deciduous bush of medium size adapts to all soils and climates. Tolerating pruning very well, it will quickly create a dense and abundant hedge that will take on beautiful yellow to red-purple hues in autumn. It has pale pink flowering in May-June, followed by dark red berries, gathered in very decorative clusters. To be grown in full sun or partial shade, in ordinary soil.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Cotoneaster lucidus is not often planted in our gardens, despite its ornamental qualities and its great adaptability to various soils and climates. With a moderate development and dense vegetation, rapid growth, and excellent tolerance to pruning, appreciated for its beautiful autumn colours and decorative fruiting, it is most often used as a hedge. Its pale pink flowering in May-June is charming, and its clusters of dark red berries persist for a long time in winter, delighting birds. It should be noted that among all the cotoneasters, it is the one that best withstands wind and sea spray. Also charming in an informal or country hedge, this shrub will not disappoint. 

 

Cotoneaster lucidus belongs to the rose family. This deciduous shrub, native to northern Asia, is sometimes called Beijing Cotoneaster. Robust and undemanding, it can withstand marked droughts as well as harsh winters, even when growing in poor, rocky soil. It has a bushy, generally rounded and slightly upright habit, supported by spreading, flexible, and weakly arching branches. It has rapid growth and will reach an average height of 2m (6 ft 7 in) with a spread of 1.50m (4 ft 11 in) when mature. Its deciduous foliage is composed of simple, ovate leaves, 2.5 to 6 cm (1 to 2.4 in) long and 2 cm (0.8 in) wide. The thick and leathery leaves are glossy dark green on the upper side, lighter and downy on the underside. The leaves turn yellow to red-purple in autumn before falling. Flowering takes place in May-June depending on the climate, in the form of small clusters composed of tiny pale pink flowers with 5 petals. This fragrant, nectar-rich flowering gives way to clusters of small round fruits that gradually turn dark red in September-October. This fruit is appreciated by birds and small mammals and persists on the branches for a long time in winter. Seed dispersal occurs through them, and it is not uncommon to find young plants scattered randomly in the garden.

 

The rapid growth of this shrub, its exceptional adaptability, its ornamental qualities, and its usefulness for the small wildlife of the garden make Cotoneaster lucidus an essential shrub in a new garden with a natural spirit. It is perfect in a mixed or country hedge, trimmed or untrimmed. Its use in a single-species hedge is not recommended for multiple reasons related to the potential spread of diseases and parasites that almost inevitably comes with close proximity. Cotoneaster lucidus allows for the quick creation of a screen to hide a neighbour. It provides shelter and cover for small wildlife, and remains attractive throughout the year. Its modest size allows it to be accommodated in small gardens. In a countryside hedge, it can be combined with many other easy-to-grow shrubs, such as laurel, barberry, smoke bush, viburnums, spireas, strawberry trees, shrub roses, Elaeagnus, brooms, and other species that will be chosen according to the soil and climate.

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Cotoneaster lucidus (Flowering) Flowering
Cotoneaster lucidus (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Cotoneaster

Species

lucidus

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Shiny Cotoneaster, Hedge Cotoneaster

Origin

China

Product reference840281

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Planting and care

Plant Cotoneaster lucidus in a sunny position for it to flower and fruit more abundantly. Partial shade is well tolerated in hot and dry regions. It adapts to any ordinary soil, whether poor, clayey, chalky, or rocky, moist or occasionally dry in summer. Its hardiness is remarkable and its drought tolerance is excellent once established. It withstands sea spray and wind in coastal areas. This bush has few natural enemies. However, it may be susceptible to fire blight and attacks from scale insects or aphids.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, All well-prepared soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is not essential and tends to erase the naturally graceful habit of this bush. However, if it proves necessary, it is perfectly tolerated and shouldl be done after the last frost, starting in March.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to August
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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