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Cotoneaster congestus

Cotoneaster congestus
Crowded-leaf Cotoneaster

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Cotoneaster congestus is a small, compact, creeping bush which forms a remarkably dense ground cover. Its deciduous, medium-green foliage, is composed of very small thick leaves. Its small white flowers tinged with pink give way in summer to small and decorative, bright red berries. Like many Cotoneaster, it is really undemanding in terms of soil and exposure and is suitable for all styles of gardens.  
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
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 congestus is a small and compact, ground-covering bush which forms a remarkably dense ground cover. Its deciduous, medium-green foliage is composed of very small thick leaves. Its small white flowers tinged with pink which give way in summer to small and decorative, bright red berries. Its very dense vegetation limits the appearance of weeds on slopes and clears the ground at the base of larger bushes. Like many Cotoneasters, it is very undemanding in terms of soil and exposure and is suitable for all styles of gardens.

 

Cotoneaster congestus belongs to the rosaceae family. It is native to western China, where it grows in mixed forests covering the rocky slopes of mountains, at an altitude between 1900 and 4000 m (6233 ft 7 in and 13123 ft 5 in). It is very robust and capable of withstanding harsh winters and occasional droughts, even when growing in poor, rocky soil. It has a prostrate, spreading and creeping habit, supported by curved and flexible, reddish-brown irregular branches. Its growth is quite fast, reaching about 30 cm (11.8 in) in height and 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in width at maturity. Its deciduous foliage is composed of very small thick and leathery oval leaves. They are of medium green colour and turn red in autumn before falling. The flowering takes place in May, with very small, nectar-rich flowers with 5 white petals tinged with pink which give way to bright red, fleshy fruits measuring 5 to 7 mm (0.2 to 0.3 in) in diameter, appreciated by birds.

 

This ground-covering Cotoneaster is ideal for covering large, difficult areas of the garden to which it brings a very neat touch. While it can grow in a variety of conditions, Cotoneaster congestus does not like climates that are too hot and dry. Perfect at the base of a large hedge, it can also be planted in a rockery to fill the spaces between other plants. Plant it on a large slope, above a wall or retaining wall, at the edge of a terrace or alley. It can be associated, for example, with the creeping juniper 'Blue Star', Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety', Berberis thunb. atropurpurea 'Nana' and Forsythia intermedia 'Marée d'or'.

 

 

 

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit creeping
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Cotoneaster

Species

congestus

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Crowded-leaf Cotoneaster

Origin

China

Product reference872331

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Planting and care

Plant Cotoneaster congestus in a sunny position for it to flower and fruit more abundantly. It requires well-draining soil as it dislikes excessive moisture. However, its tolerance to drought is quite good once it is well-established. It will adapt to any ordinary or rocky soil, slightly acidic, neutral, or even alkaline. This creeping cotoneaster thrives in a cool climate and suffers in hot and dry regions. It may be susceptible to bacterial fire blight, canker, and foliar spots. Spider mites may appear in hot and dry conditions.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Trim lightly after flowering by removing the branches that disrupt the compact habit of the plant. During the growing season, you can also shorten certain branches to encourage the bush to branch out. Trim the branches that would take up too much space, for example on a pathway.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to August
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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