About
Cotoneaster sikangensis is an upright, deciduous shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 meters. It features oval, pointed leaves that can grow to 5 centimeters in length. The plant produces small white flowers, often with a hint of pink, which appear in clusters of 3 to 7 on short lateral branches. In the autumn, it yields plentiful, pear-shaped fruits that are shiny and orange-red, measuring around 1.5 centimeters long.
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
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- China (Sichuan)
- 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
- Best grown in moderately fertile well-drained soil but tolerant of dry soils. Prefers full sun with shelter from cold winds
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate from seed (tree/shrub) or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids including woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus