About
Cotoneaster thimphuensis is a deciduous shrub that can reach a height of approximately 4 meters. Its branches tend to arch gracefully, and it features large, thin, glossy, oval leaves that are dark green and offer notable autumn coloration. In mid-summer, small clusters of short-stemmed, reddish flowers appear, leading to the development of glossy, yellow fruits with an orange tint that persist into autumn.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Bhutan
- 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 moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; tolerant of dry conditions once established
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate from seed (tree/shrub), or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber moth caterpillars and aphids including woolly aphid
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, leaf spot, silver leaf and virus diseases