Technical Sheet - Cotoneaster

Common Name: Cotoneaster

Scientific Name:  Cotoneaster spp.

Characterization: Originating from the temperate zones of Asia, Europe, and Africa, it belongs to the Rosaceae family.

A slow-growing shrub with semi-deciduous, small green leaves (there are also "variegated" species where part of the leaf is white). Highly appreciated for its white or pink flowers and fruits that can range from red to yellow or even black.

Location: Outdoors, where it receives 2 to 3 hours of direct sunlight per day (ideally in the morning or late afternoon), protected from strong winds and frosts.

Watering: Water the soil abundantly until plenty of water flows out of the drainage holes, to evenly moisten the soil, always from above and never by immersion, using a fine-nozzle watering can.

For watering tips, consult the watering technical sheet.

Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between each watering (to check if the plant needs water, touch the soil with your fingers).

If you have a tray under the Bonsai, never leave any water in it (to prevent the roots from rotting).

There is no benefit in misting the leaves; only do so on days when you fertilize and if the fertilizer is for foliar application, but ensure the leaves dry by night to avoid fungi.

Nutrition: From February to October/November, with a base plan composed of a complete fertilizer (Fertil Bonsai Humic, or Green & Gold Bonsai Organic or Biogold), and a biostimulant throughout the year (Bio Bonsai Activ), which can also be combined with other products from our range.


Detailed information on how to combine these products with the rest of our range, or for a more specific nutrition plan,  consult the complete nutrition plan technical sheet.

Pruning: It has a very bushy growth with crossed branches. Maintenance pruning is done throughout the growing season. At the end of winter before budding, a formative and reduction pruning can be done to define its structure.

As soon as floral buds appear, pruning should be done carefully to avoid removing them.


For pruning tips, consult the pruning and defoliation technical sheet.

Transplanting: With Leafy Bonsai Soil and February, before bud break.

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Details about transplanting, post-transplant care, and specific fortifiers you can use, consult the transplanting technical sheet.

Wiring: Can be done all year round.


Guidelines on wiring,  consult the wiring technical sheet.