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  • Cotoneaster franchetii
  • Cotoneaster franchetii
  • Cotoneaster franchetii

Cotoneaster franchetii

Cotoneaster franchetii

Semi‑evergreen shrub | White flowers | Berries for wildlife

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Here at Mail Order Trees, we want our customers to buy with confidence, which is why we offer a 2 year guarantee on all of our trees. Whilst we do thoroughly inspect all of our trees before dispatch, we do understand that sometimes trees can fail through no fault of your own. If we believe that your tree has failed due to an innate problem with the tree then we will replace it if it has failed within the 2 year period. Please note that the trees will not be covered under the guarantee if they have been neglected in some way, i.e by a lack of watering or by being planted in unsuitable conditions. 
 
If your tree starts to show signs of failure, for example if the leaves unexpectedly go brown, please contact us as early as possible and we can advise you on a course of action which could prevent eventual failure of the tree. 

In order to assess the problem or the cause of the failure, we require photos to be emailed to us: please send us a picture of the tree overall (including the soil) and a close-up of the problem. Please email info@mailordertrees.co.uk

If you have any questions then you can of course call us on 0800 066 5972, but please note that we will always need to see photos of the tree in order to advise a course of action or send out a replacement. 

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Here at Mail Order Trees, getting your trees and plants to you quickly and in perfect condition is our top priority. A great feature of our specially designed cardboard boxes is that they are 100% recyclable, which will help to reduce your carbon footprint even further.


We have a standard flat rate charge of £9.95 per consignment (including VAT) to England and Wales so the more you buy, the more you save! Prices for Scotland, Grampian, the Highands can be calculated in the checkout area. Unfortunately we are unable to ship to any other locations aside from these. This means we do not ship to Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland/Ireland and any Scottish Islands.


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Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for delayed deliveries due to factors beyond our control such as Public Holidays or adverse weather conditions which make it impossible to lift bare-rooted trees. In cases such as these, you will be notified.


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Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for orders not received if an incorrect address is provided. It will also be necessary to give us details of where to place items should you be out when the delivery arrives. Mail-Order-Trees cannot be responsible for items lost if we have followed your instructions. A contact telephone number can also be very useful to our courier.




 

Description

Cotoneaster franchetii is a really useful, semi-evergreen shrub when you want something that looks tidy for most of the year and quietly helps wildlife along. In a sunny border or on a bank, it gives you small white flowers in summer, followed by berries that add interest into the cooler months.

Cotoneaster franchetii has a very compact, arching habit with a slightly weeping feel, so it’s excellent as a ground cover plant or as a low, informal filler around taller shrubs. It’s a good choice for low-maintenance planting where you want coverage rather than height, and it sits nicely with grasses, spring bulbs, or under larger shrubs as a living mulch. As an ornamental shrub, it’s one of those plants that makes a space look “finished” quickly.

Grow it in sun or semi shade in almost any soil—chalk, clay, loam or sand—and it’s happy across acidic, neutral or alkaline conditions. It’s very hardy and copes well in both exposed and sheltered positions, as long as the ground isn’t waterlogged. If it spreads a bit too far, simply trim it back after flowering to keep it neat.

Size

  • Height in 20 Years:

    1-1.5 metres

    The tree Height in 20 Years: 1-1.5 metres

  • Width in 20 Years:

    1-1.5 metres

    The tree width in 20 years 1-1.5 metres

  • Growth Habit:

    Weeping

    Weeping tree growth habit for elegant and cascading landscape design

Position

  • Planting Position:

    Full sun, Partial shade

    How to plant for full sun and partial shade, suitable plants for diverse garden areas

  • Weather Exposure:

    Sheltered, Exposed

    Plants for both sheltered and exposed weather conditions in gardens

  • Hardiness:

    H6

Uses

Ornamental plants to decorate your garden, creating visually striking features with unique textures.

Ornamental

Wildlife plants that attract birds and pollinators, fostering biodiversity in your garden.

Attractive To Wildlife

Soil

  • Soil Type:

    Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Chalky

    Sandy, Clay, Loamy, and Chalky soil for a variety of plant species

  • Soil Ph:

    Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

    Soil pH Acidic Alkaline and Neutral types for optimal planting

Special Features

Berry-producing shrubs perfect for wildlife-friendly and ornamental gardens

Special Features:

Produces Berries

Cold-hardy plants for gardens, perfect for frosty climates and year-round landscaping

Special Features:

Very Hardy

Compact apple trees for small gardens with high yield and aesthetic blooms.

Special Features:

Very Compact

Evergreen plants with lush foliage for hardy gardens and cold climates

Special Features:

Evergreen

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