Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Habitat
Roadsides
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
-
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
30.00 cm
100.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
DURANTA
Common Name
cotoneaster
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
cotoneaster
Duranta
In German
Zwergmispel
Duranta
In French
cotonéaster
Duranta
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
Duranta
In Greek
Cotoneaster
Duranta
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Cotoneaster
Duranta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Duranta
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duranta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotoneaster and Duranta Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Duranta are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cotoneaster and Duranta
Care of Cotoneaster and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.