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Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Repens'

Name: Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Repens'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CS.TT.12.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Willowleaf Cotoneaster

Tree top grafted at 85cm, 90-120cm, 12L pot

£75

£75 ~~£75~~

Final size 1 x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves year-round (semi-evergreen)

Flowers White flowers in summer

Fruit Ornamental berries in autumn

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Repens’ is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen shrub that is an excellent choice for ground cover. Also known as Willowleaf Cotoneaster, this shrub has a spreading, creeping habit, growing small, green leaves in summer which take on plum-coloured hues in the autumn. Pretty clusters of white flowers emerge in the summer followed by small, red berries which are popular with hungry birds. As a semi-evergreen, its leaves as well as its fruits typically stick around well into winter for prolonged seasonal interest.

This tough Cotoneaster can grow in many conditions, including exposure and dry sites, as well as most well-draining soils including clay. Plant in full sun or partial shade for the best blooms and fruits. Reaching an approximate height and spread of 1 x 2.5 metres in 20 years, Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Repens’ would make a lovely addition to a shrub border, or a background plant.

AKA Willowleaf Cotoneaster, Prostrate Willowleaf Cotoneaster

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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