The Cotoneaster is an outdoor evergreen and is easy to train as bonsai. Grown for their colourful berries, small delicate leaves and pinkish-white flowers.
Easy to propagate, young plants will grow quickly and are ideal starter material.
Location
Keep these tree outside all year. Can be kept in full sun throughout the growing season.
Temperature
They are hardy in temperate area, needing protection of a frost-free greenhouse only when prolonged spells of cold weather are forecast.
Watering
Water regularly when plants are in flower, take care not to wet the flowers which are easily damaged. Keep compost damp during the winter.
Pruning
Cotoneasters can be pruned regularly to keep their shape.
Repotting
Repot your tree when it needs it. Check every couple of years.
Feeding
Feed during the growing season, always read the label.
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Please Note: The picture is for guidance only. It is not generally possible to send the tree in the picture. Please note that measurements given are approximate not exact. Measurements given are from the bottom of the pot to the top of the tree, the pot colour may also vary from the picture. Due to their nature trees grow and whilst in our care may need pruning, this means the tree that you receive may differ in size to that given in the description. The appearance of the tree may vary depending on the season.