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Description
Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Western China and can grow up to 3 meters tall and 4 meters wide. The leaves are ovate with a glossy green surface and grow up to 7 cm long. During spring, the shrub produces small pink flowers that turn into red berries during autumn. The berries are about 6 mm in diameter and add an ornamental touch to the shrub.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Phylum: | Spermatophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Cotoneaster |
Appearance
Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus has a dense and bushy growth habit. Its branches are thin and arching, and the shrub can form a beautiful mound shape when pruned. The leaves are dark green and glossy, and they turn reddish-purple in autumn before falling off. The flowers are small and pink, and they bloom in late spring. The shrub produces small red berries during autumn, which persist through winter.
Care Guide
Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus is a hardy shrub that can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It prefers moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate drought once established. The shrub needs regular watering during the first year of planting to establish its root system. Fertilize the shrub once a year in early spring using a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub in late winter to promote new growth and maintain its shape. Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus prefers full sun to partial shade and can grow in hardiness zones 6-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus is relatively pest and disease-resistant. However, it can suffer from fire blight, a bacterial disease that causes the leaves and branches to wilt and turn black. This disease can be prevented by pruning the shrub in late winter and avoiding overhead watering. The shrub can also attract scale insects, which can be treated with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil.
Habitat
Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus is native to Western China and grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, meadows, and mountain slopes. The shrub is well-suited for temperate climates and can grow in a wide range of soil conditions.
Question and Answer
Q: How tall can Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus grow?
A: Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus can grow up to 3 meters tall and 4 meters wide.
Q: What is the best time to prune Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus?
A: Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus should be pruned in late winter to promote new growth and maintain its shape.
Q: What are the hardiness zones for Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus?
A: Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus can grow in hardiness zones 6-8.
Q: How often should Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus be fertilized?
A: Cotoneaster Conspicuus Decorus should be fertilized once a year in early spring using a balanced fertilizer.
Related Plants
- Cotoneaster Horizontalis
- Cotoneaster Dammeri
- Cotoneaster Franchetii
- Cotoneaster Salicifolius
References
- “Cotoneaster conspicuus ‘Decorus’.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed September 15, 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=286977&isprofile=0&basic=cotoneaster.
- “Cotoneaster conspicuus ‘Decorus’.” Royal Horticultural Society. Accessed September 15, 2021. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/17788/Cotoneaster-conspicuus-Decorus/Details.
- “Cotoneaster conspicuus ‘Decorus’.” Plant Finder. Accessed September 15, 2021. https://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/269/cotoneaster-conspicuus-decorus/.
