About
Cotoneaster 'Exburiensis' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of approximately 5 meters. Its foliage consists of narrow, lanceolate leaves that are dark green and prominently veined. In early summer, the plant produces abundant clusters of small white flowers, which are succeeded by round, apricot-yellow fruits that may exhibit a pink hue during the winter months.
About the genus
Cotoneaster comprises either deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees. The foliage consists of simple, whole leaves, while spring and summer bring clusters of small white or pink blooms. These flowers are succeeded by prominent berries that may be red, purple, or black.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi evergreen
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Toxicity
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold winds
- Pruning
- Pruning group 8 if necessary, in mid or late summer, back to the nearest fading flowers or berry cluster Pruning group 13 for wall training
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus