BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A handsome, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree native to Western China, Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus' has small clusters of white flowers in mid summer, followed by masses of creamy-yellow berries in autumn. These colourful fruit stand out well against the glossy, dark green leaves.

Established  Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus' are covered with huge amounts of berries which also tend to be very long lasting, as birds and animals usually leave yellow fruit until other food supplies have been exhausted.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (60 - 80 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus' is a semi-evergreen plant and as such can loose its leaves in a very cold winter.
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Large shrub or eventually small branching, upright tree with arching branches.
  • Height: up to 8 m (26 ft).
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft).

• Notes: Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus' is a very good plant for screening.