Coral Beauty Cotoneaster Pruning

Seldom needed but may be pruned selectively in early spring.

Coral beauty cotoneaster pruning. In the coldest Zones it is rated for consider a sheltered spot away from the worst of the winter winds. Cotoneaster dammeri Coral Beauty. However I am wary of being too vicious because the plant makes for an important divider in the garden.

Just trim any overly long or wayward branches. Space 4 to 5 ft. Height 1½ to 10 feet 05 to 3 meters Exposure full sun part sun Soil ordinary.

Pruning is essential for controlling fire blight but you can. It needs at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Foliage deciduous or evergreen Flowering May.

Best done in early autumn or spring. Fast growing low spreading mat. It performs best in well-drained soil.

Cotoneaster dammeri Coral Beauty Bearberry Cotoneaster. Any branches that are trailing toward the ground should also be removed as they can take root and form a separate tree. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.

Prune to shape as needed planting spreads and often becomes ragged over time. If you dont keep it trimmed itll easily develop dense foliage that makes it look like a huge mess. I have a cotoneaster horizontalis I think which I would like to prune quite hard to reduce its height.