Overview
Cotoneaster franchetii is a spreading, trailing, bushy, spreading branched shrub in the genus Cotoneaster, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 3.0 m tall. Cotoneaster franchetii grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedges, groundcover and wildlife gardens. It is native to China South-Central, Myanmar, Thailand and Tibet.
About
Cotoneaster franchetii is a species of Cotoneaster native to southwestern China, in the provinces of Guizhou, Sichuan, Tibet, and Yunnan, and also in adjacent northern Myanmar and northern Thailand.
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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, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun, Partial shade
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Cotoneaster franchetii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Spreading, Trailing, Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Height
- 3.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Groundcover, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- China South-Central, Myanmar, Thailand, Tibet
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cotoneaster franchetii
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of urban conditions; prune to maintain shape
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Woolly aphids, Scale insects, Cotoneaster webber caterpillar
- Disease resistance
- Fire blight, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Cotoneaster franchetii?
Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of urban conditions; prune to maintain shape.
Where is the best place to plant Cotoneaster franchetii?
Cotoneaster franchetii prefers full sun and full shade. It suits full sun and partial shade positions.
What soil does Cotoneaster franchetii need?
Cotoneaster franchetii 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 do I prune Cotoneaster franchetii?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
How big does Cotoneaster franchetii grow?
Cotoneaster franchetii reaches a height of 3.0 m.
Is Cotoneaster franchetii hardy in the UK?
Cotoneaster franchetii has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Cotoneaster franchetii?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.