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| Cotoneaster multiflorus
Many-flowered cotoneasterCulture: This is one of the more picky cotoneasters, although in comparison to other genera, it is still relatively adaptable. A well-drained, moist site is preferable in a sunny location, although dry sandy or clay soils are also suitable. Care must be taken to keep the roots from standing water. This species looks best when grown as a multi-stemmed specimen leaving its branches full to the ground. Mites, aphids, canker, and fireblight can be a problem, although Dirr lists it as the most trouble-free cotoneaster based upon his observations.Usage: This is an excellent shrub if you have the space to let it grow. It could be used as a backdrop, accent plant, or in small groupings. I once saw a beautiful specimen planted atop a short retaining wall at the Boerner Botanical Gardens, and the flower-laden branches were amazing as they cascaded down to the benches below. |
