Cotoneaster horizontalis
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Cotoneaster horizontalis

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Cotoneaster horizontalis is a classic ornamental shrub prized for its distinctive layered branching and long season of interest. In late spring, it produces small pink-white flowers, followed by vivid red berries in autumn that are highly attractive to birds. Its low, spreading habit and excellent tolerance of poor or dry soils make it an ideal choice for ground cover, wall training, slopes, and wildlife-friendly garden planting schemes.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 0.1-0.5m
Flowering Month
  • May
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Loved by garden birds

How to care for Cotoneaster horizontalis

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; best flowering and berry colour in full sun.

Soil:
Well-drained soil; tolerant of clay, loam, and chalk. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; very drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning:
Prune lightly after flowering to control spread and maintain shape. Minimal pruning needed once established.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy throughout the UK; very tolerant of cold and exposed sites.

Feeding:
Low feeding needs; apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring if required.

Notes

Deciduous, low-growing shrub with a spreading habit.

Distinctive herringbone or fishbone branching pattern.

Small pink-white flowers appear in late spring.

Bright red berries follow in autumn and often persist into winter.

Fresh green foliage turns red and orange in autumn.

Excellent for ground cover and wildlife gardens.

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