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Waterer's Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster x watereri

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Plant Profile

Flowering Months:
JAN  FEB  MAR  APR  MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG  SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Rosaceae (Rose)
Also in this family:
Acute Leaf-lobed Lady's-mantle, Alpine Cinquefoil, Alpine Lady's-mantle, Ampfield Cotoneaster, Arran Service Tree, Arran Whitebeam, Barren Strawberry, Bastard Agrimony, Bastard Service Tree, Bearberry Cotoneaster, Bird Cherry, Blackthorn, Bloody Whitebeam, Bramble, Bristol Whitebeam, Broad-leaved Whitebeam, Broadtooth Lady's-mantle, Bronze Pirri-pirri-bur, Bullace Plum, Bullate Cotoneaster, Burnet Rose, Catacol Whitebeam, Caucasian Lady's-mantle, Cheddar Whitebeam, Cherry Laurel, Cherry Plum, Chinese Photinia, Cloudberry, Clustered Lady's-mantle, Common Agrimony, Common Hawthorn, Common Lady's-mantle, Common Medlar, Common Ninebark, Common Whitebeam, Crab Apple, Creeping Chinese Bramble, Creeping Cinquefoil, Crimean Lady's-mantle, Cultivated Apple, Cultivated Pear, Cut-leaved Blackberry, Damson, Devon Whitebeam, Dewberry, Diel's Cotoneaster, Dog Rose, Doward Whitebeam, Dropwort, Elm-leaved Bramble, English Whitebeam, Entire-leaved Cotoneaster, False Salmonberry, Field Rose, Firethorn, Fodder Burnet, Fragrant Agrimony, Franchet's Cotoneaster, Garden Lady's-mantle, Garden Strawberry, Giant Meadowsweet, Glaucous Dog Rose, Goatsbeard Spiraea, Gough's Rock Whitebeam, Great Burnet, Greengage Plum, Grey-leaved Whitebeam, Hairless Lady's-mantle, Hairy Lady's-mantle, Hautbois Strawberry, Himalayan Blackberry, Himalayan Cotoneaster, Himalayan Whitebeam, Hoary Cinquefoil, Hollyberry Cotoneaster, Hupeh Rowan, Hybrid Cinquefoil, Hybrid Geum, Irish Whitebeam, Japanese Cherry, Japanese Quince, Japanese Rose, Jew's Mallow, Juneberry, Lancaster Whitebeam, Late Cotoneaster, Least Lady's-mantle, Least Whitebeam, Leigh Woods Whitebeam, Ley's Whitebeam, Liljefor's Whitebeam, Littleleaf Cotoneaster, Llangollen Whitebeam, Llanthony Whitebeam, Lleyn Cotoneaster, Loganberry, Many-flowered Rose, Margaret's Whitebeam, Marsh Cinquefoil, Meadowsweet, Midland Hawthorn, Mougeot's Whitebeam, Mountain Ash, Mountain Avens, Mountain Sibbaldia, Moupin's Cotoneaster, No Parking Whitebeam, Ocean Spray, Orange Whitebeam, Pale Bridewort, Pale Lady's-mantle, Parsley Piert, Pirri-pirri-bur, Plymouth Pear, Portuguese Laurel, Purple-flowered Raspberry, Quince, Raspberry, Rock Cinquefoil, Rock Lady's-mantle, Rock Whitebeam, Round-leaved Dog Rose, Round-leaved Whitebeam, Rum Cherry, Russian Cinquefoil, Salad Burnet, Sargent's Rowan, Scannell's Whitebeam, Service Tree, Sharp-toothed Whitebeam, Sherard's Downy Rose, Shining Lady's-mantle, Ship Rock Whitebeam, Short-styled Rose, Shrubby Cinquefoil, Silver Lady's-mantle, Silverweed, Slender Parsley Piert, Slender-spined Bramble, Small-flowered Sweetbriar, Small-leaved Sweetbriar, Soft Downy Rose, Somerset Whitebeam, Sorbaria, Sour Cherry, Southern Downy Rose, Southern Lady's-mantle, Spineless Acaena, Spring Cinquefoil, St. Lucie's Cherry, Steeplebush, Stern's Cotoneaster, Stirton's Whitebeam, Stone Bramble, Sulphur Cinquefoil, Swedish Service Tree, Swedish Whitebeam, Sweet Briar, Symond's Yat Whitebeam, Tengyueh Cotoneaster, Thimbleberry, Thin-leaved Whitebeam, Tibetan Cotoneaster, Tormentil, Trailing Tormentil, Tree Cotoneaster, Trefoil Cinquefoil, Twin-cliffs Whitebeam, Two-spined Acaena, Wall Cotoneaster, Water Avens, Waxy Lady's-mantle, Welsh Cotoneaster, Welsh Whitebeam, White Burnet, White's Whitebeam, White-stemmed Bramble, Wild Cherry, Wild Pear, Wild Plum, Wild Service Tree, Wild Strawberry, Willmott's Whitebeam, Willow-leaved Bridewort, Willow-leaved Cotoneaster, Wineberry, Wood Avens, Wye Whitebeam, Yellow-flowered Strawberry
Type:
Semi-evergreen shrub
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Maximum Size:
90 centimetres tall
Habitats:
Gardens, parks, towns, wasteland, woodland.

Flower:
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White, 5 petals
 
Many showy, large and white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. Up to 50 flowers per cluster.
Fruit:
The flowers turn into shiny berries, most often red but are sometimes orange, purple or black. Each berry is up to 9mm across.
Leaves:
Waterer's Cotoneaster can be deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen. Simple, entire, narrow, elliptical, dark green, veined leaves reaching 10cm in length.
Frequency (UK):
Common  

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Other Information

Summary

Cotoneaster x watereri is a hybrid plant that is a cross between Cotoneaster horizontalis and Cotoneaster dammeri. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree with dark green leaves and small, pink flowers that appear in the spring. In the fall, the plant produces small, red berries that are attractive to birds. Cotoneaster x watereri is known for its attractive flowers and berries and is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. The leaves of Cotoneaster x watereri are usually glossy and have a somewhat wavy or undulating margin.

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Waterer's Cotoneaster: A Versatile and Ornamental Shrub

Cotoneaster x watereri, commonly known as Waterer's Cotoneaster, is a hybrid species of cotoneaster that is prized for its ornamental value and versatility in the garden. This evergreen shrub is a cross between two species of cotoneaster: Cotoneaster lacteus and Cotoneaster franchetii. This hybrid was created by the British horticulturist George Waterer in the early 20th century and has been popular ever since.

Waterer's Cotoneaster is a low-growing shrub that typically grows to about 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It has a spreading habit, making it an excellent choice for ground covers, borders, or rock gardens. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and slightly leathery, providing a beautiful backdrop to the plant's many ornamental features.

One of the standout features of Waterer's Cotoneaster is its abundant display of white or pinkish-white flowers in late spring. These flowers are small but very showy, and are followed by red or orange berries in the fall. These berries are a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife, making Waterer's Cotoneaster a great choice for a wildlife-friendly garden.

In addition to its ornamental value, Waterer's Cotoneaster is also a very low-maintenance plant that is well-suited to a variety of soils and growing conditions. It is drought-tolerant and can grow in full sun to partial shade, making it a versatile choice for gardeners. Waterer's Cotoneaster is also disease-resistant and is not usually bothered by pests, making it a great choice for those who want a low-maintenance ornamental shrub.

In terms of care, Waterer's Cotoneaster is very easy to maintain. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to keep the shrub looking its best. It is also important to water the plant regularly during dry spells to ensure that it stays healthy and vigorous.

Overall, Waterer's Cotoneaster is a great choice for gardeners who want a versatile, low-maintenance ornamental shrub that will provide a long-lasting display of beauty in the garden. Whether you're looking for a ground cover, a border plant, or simply a shrub to add to your garden, Waterer's Cotoneaster is an excellent choice that is sure to impress.

Another great aspect of Waterer's Cotoneaster is its ability to be used in a variety of garden designs. It can be grown as a specimen plant, used to create a low hedge or border, or mass-planted as a ground cover. The plant's spreading habit and low-growing form make it an excellent choice for rock gardens or for planting on slopes, where it can help to control erosion.

Waterer's Cotoneaster is also a great choice for those who want to incorporate native plants into their garden. Although the plant is not native to North America, it is well-adapted to a variety of growing conditions and is often used in landscaping in the United States. By providing food and habitat for native wildlife, Waterer's Cotoneaster can help to support local ecosystems and promote biodiversity in the garden.

Another aspect of Waterer's Cotoneaster that makes it a great choice for gardeners is its versatility in terms of design. The plant can be used in a variety of garden styles, including traditional, cottage, and modern gardens. It can be paired with other ornamental plants or used to create a mixed shrub border.

Waterer's Cotoneaster is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a low-maintenance, ornamental shrub that will provide a long-lasting display of beauty in the garden. With its versatile form, abundant flowers and fruit, and ease of care, Waterer's Cotoneaster is a great choice for any garden design. Whether you're looking to create a wildlife-friendly garden, incorporate native plants, or simply add a beautiful shrub to your landscape, Waterer's Cotoneaster is sure to deliver.

In addition to its ornamental value, Waterer's Cotoneaster also has practical uses in the garden. For example, it can be used as a fast-growing ground cover to quickly fill in large areas of bare soil. This can be especially useful in landscaping projects where quick results are desired. The plant's dense, spreading habit also makes it an effective option for erosion control on slopes or in areas with heavy foot traffic.

Waterer's Cotoneaster is also a great choice for gardeners who want to incorporate plants with year-round interest into their landscape. In addition to its spring flowers and fall fruit, the plant's glossy, evergreen leaves provide a beautiful backdrop in the garden even when other plants are dormant. This year-round interest makes Waterer's Cotoneaster a great choice for gardens with a long growing season, such as those in the southern United States.

In terms of propagation, Waterer's Cotoneaster is relatively easy to grow from cuttings. Simply take stem cuttings in the summer, root them in a container of moist potting mix, and plant the rooted cuttings in the garden the following spring. This method is a great way to increase your stock of Waterer's Cotoneaster and can also be used to create new plants for friends and family.

Finally, it's worth mentioning that Waterer's Cotoneaster is a great choice for gardeners who are looking to create a sustainable landscape. The plant is drought-tolerant, meaning that it requires little water once established. This makes it an ideal choice for gardeners who are looking to reduce their water usage and create a more sustainable garden. Additionally, the plant's low-maintenance requirements mean that gardeners can spend less time and energy maintaining their garden, freeing up time and resources for other sustainable gardening practices.

In conclusion, Waterer's Cotoneaster is a versatile and ornamental shrub that is well-suited to a variety of gardening styles and conditions. With its low-maintenance requirements, year-round interest, and practical uses in the garden, Waterer's Cotoneaster is a great choice for any gardener looking to create a beautiful and sustainable landscape.


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