Cotoneaster frigidus (mountain cotoneaster, tree cotoneaster)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Cotoneaster |
| Species | frigidus |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southwestern China and the Himalayas. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Fruit is for ornamental purposes only. Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 20 - ( -15) |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | 8 - 12 m |
| Spread | 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A smaller deciduous tree growing upright during early life until spreading out further into maturity. Large white flowers bloom in the summer and are succeeded by red berries during autumn and winter. |
| Propagation | Propagate from seed or semi-ripe cuttings during the late summer. |
| Cultivation | Requires moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Can grow in both partial shade or full sun. Stable in dry environments once established. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to brown scale, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid. May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus. |