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| Cotoneaster apiculatus
Cranberry cotoneasterCulture: Very tolerant of a wide range of cultural conditions, Cotoneaster apiculatus will grow in heavy clay or sandy soils, in drought-like conditions, in either alkaline or acidic soils, and in salted sites. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and will not tolerate wet feet -- that is, the site must drain. Mites, canker, and fireblight can be a problem. Problems with spider mites can be greatly lessened by avoiding hot dry sites, such as an island surrounded by concrete. Properly cultivated, this species is easy to grow and has few serious problems. Usage: Like Cotoneaster adpressus, this is an excellent choice for rock gardens, along foundations, for bank stabilization, and at the tops of walls. This species is sometimes grafted on to hawthorn to make a formal standard. Its heavy fruiting, summer foliage, and arching branching make it an attractive species. It does tend to be overplanted, and could be substituted with Cotoneaster adpressus var. praecox. |
