Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Roadsides
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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 in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
cotoneaster
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
cotoneaster
Mandarin
In German
Zwergmispel
Mandarin
In French
cotonéaster
mandarin
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
mandarín
In Greek
Cotoneaster
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
tangerina
In Polish
irga
Mandarynka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Mandarin
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotoneaster and Mandarin Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Mandarin are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cotoneaster and Mandarin
Care of Cotoneaster and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.