Overview
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' is a bushy, spreading branched shrub in the genus Cotoneaster, part of the Rosaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 3.0 m tall. Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedges, wall shrubs, specimen plants and ground cover. It is native to southeast Tibet.
About
Cotoneaster conspicuus is a slow-growing, densely-branched, evergreen shrub native to southeast Tibet. It grows to 1 to 1.5 meters in height, with white five-stellate flowers followed by scarlet fruit, 8–10 mm in diameter.
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About the genus
Cotoneaster is a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, native to the Palaearctic region, with a strong concentration of diversity in the genus in the mountains of southwestern China and the Himalayas. They are related to hawthorns (Crataegus), firethorns (Pyracantha), photinias (Photinia), and rowans (Sorbus).
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cotoneaster
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- full sun
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Height
- 3.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Wall shrubs, Specimen plants, Ground cover
- Native to
- southeast Tibet
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Woolly aphids, Scale insects, Cotoneaster webber caterpillar
- Disease resistance
- Fire blight, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus'?
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' need?
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' grow?
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' reaches a height of 3.0 m.
Is Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' hardy in the UK?
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.