About
A medium-sized, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub to about 2m tall from mountains of Central Asia and the Caucasus with broadly ovate, mid-green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in spring followed by bright orange-red (cinnabarinus) berries in autumn. A striking and ornamental Cotoneaster for autumn berry colour.
About the genus
Persea are evergreen shrubs or small trees with simple leaves and small greenish flowers, followed by pear-shaped, dark green fruits with edible flesh
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toC. America
ToxicityPets (rabbits): Leaves TOXIC if eaten 21292,syringa-x-laciniata-mill,Syringa _ laciniata Mill.,feathered Persian lilac,A low-growing
Care notes
CultivationIn temperate climate grow under cover in containers at least 30cm (12in) in diameter using loam-based compost with added sharp sand. Maintain temperatures of 20-28°C (68-82°F) and high humidity. Apply balanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed. Soak undamaged seed in hot for 30 minutes at 40-52°C (104-125°F). Cut a thin slice from the pointed end of the seed. Sow individually in moist sandy compost with the cut end slightly above the soil surface and keep at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cultivars are propagated by grafting
Pest resistanceGlasshouse whitefly, thrips and glasshouse red spider mite and mealybug may be a problem
Disease resistanceCan suffer from fungal leaf spots and Phytophthora root rot