Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Also known as Cotoneaster · Divaricate Cotoneaster · Stretch-Fruit Cotoneaster
Spreading Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster divaricatus) is a dense, deciduous shrub with arching branches, small leaves, and attractive red berries in autumn. Ideal for hedges an
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, hardy in USDA zones 4-7.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Berries are not considered toxic to humans or pets, but are generally not consumed.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears to maintain shape and encourage flowering. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done after flowering to tidy up the plant.
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or by seed sown in autumn. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and placed in a well-draining medium.
Seed germination can be slow and requires stratification.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years, and mature plants less frequently, typically in early spring before bud burst. Use a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Spreading Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster divaricatus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Cotoneaster |
| Species | Cotoneaster divaricatus |
Similar in genus Cotoneaster
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