Description

Key Characteristics:

• Foliage: The plant features long, narrow, dark-green leaves that are semi-evergreen. This means it will hold onto most of its foliage throughout the year, especially in milder climates. In harsher winters, it may lose some or all of its leaves, but new growth will appear in the spring.
• Flowers: In late spring or early summer, it produces an abundance of creamy-white, fragrant flowers in dense clusters. These flowers are a significant draw for bees and other pollinators.
• Berries: The most striking feature of ‘Cornubia’ is the heavy crop of large, bright red berries that appear in the autumn. These berries are an eye-catching sight and often last well into winter, providing food for birds and extending the plant’s ornamental appeal.
• Habit: It has a vigorous, arching, and spreading growth habit, which makes it suitable for various landscaping uses. It can be grown as a large shrub or trained into a small tree.

Growing Conditions and Care:

• Size: Cotoneaster ‘Cornubia’ can reach an ultimate height and spread of 4 to 8 meters. It is a relatively fast-growing plant.
• Hardiness: It is fully hardy and can tolerate a wide range of climates, including coastal areas.
• Position: It thrives in full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: This plant is adaptable to most well-drained soil types, including poor or chalky soils. However, it is important to avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Maintenance: It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning. Any necessary pruning to maintain its shape or remove dead/damaged branches should be done in late winter or early spring.

Uses in the Garden:

• Specimen Plant: Due to its attractive shape and seasonal displays, it makes a great specimen tree or shrub.
• Screening and Hedging: Its dense branching and semi-evergreen foliage make it an excellent choice for creating informal hedges or screens.
• Wildlife Gardens: The flowers attract pollinators, and the abundant berries provide a vital food source for birds, making it a great addition to a wildlife-friendly garden.