Overview
Cotoneaster transens is a shrubs, small trees shrubs in the genus Cotoneaster, part of the Rosaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Cotoneaster transens grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen plants, hedges, wall shrubs and groundcover.
About
Cotoneaster transens, known as Godalming cotoneaster, is a shrub cultivar within the Cotoneaster genus, which includes deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for use as a specimen plant, hedge, wall shrub, or groundcover. The plant is notable in spring and summer when it produces clusters of small white or pink flowers, followed by prominent berries typical of the genus.
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, Partial shade
- 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
- H6
Plant details
Cotoneaster transens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Shrubs, Small trees
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi-evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plants, Hedges, Wall shrubs, Groundcover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cotoneaster transens
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Woolly aphid, Scale insects, Cotoneaster webber caterpillar
- Disease resistance
- Fireblight, Honey fungus, Leaf spot, Silver leaf, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cotoneaster transens?
Cotoneaster transens prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cotoneaster transens need?
Cotoneaster transens is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cotoneaster transens hardy in the UK?
Cotoneaster transens 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 transens?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.