Franchet Cotoneaster hedging (cotoneaster franchetii)
Franchet Cotoneaster berries (cotoneaster franchetii)
Franchet Cotoneaster hedging (cotoneaster franchetii) Franchet Cotoneaster berries (cotoneaster franchetii)

Bare Root Franchet Cotoneaster
(Cotoneaster franchetii)

Franchet Cotoneaster is a lovely evergreen hedge, which originates from Central Asia, and is generally used for decorative/ornamental purposes.

The Franchet Cotoneaster hedging is known for its foliage of sage coloured leaves that have white undersides, which are followed by five-petalled, dusty pink-white flowers in May, and then in Autumn, rich orange-red coloured berries. These attributes make the Cotoneaster Franchetii a perfect hedging species for wildlife (mostly birds), and their habitats, who love to feed on the delicious berries during Winter.

This hedging species has also proven to be successful at reducing pollution in areas with heavy traffic, as they soak up roughly 20%, or more, of the toxins than other varieties of hedging. This is due to their evergreen, concentrated, hairy leaves.

People sometimes compare the Franchet Cotoneaster to the Cotoneaster Lacteus, however, the key difference between the two is that the Cotoneaster Franchetii is a lot more upright and does not need a wall or fence to support it.

The Cotoneaster Franchetii is a very durable and hardy plant that is suitable for all soils (except from wet), as well as being tolerant to any situation- that is from sun to a dense shade. As well as this, you may notice that some leaves fall or turn a different colour during a cold winter. Do not worry, this is normal- even though it is an evergreen, the foliage does not do too well in very cold winters. However, you are not likely to be faced with this often, and you are more likely to find yourself with a lovely windbreaking hedge that provides year-round interest.

  • Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
  • Soil Type: Normal
  • Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
  • Aspect: Full shade, Sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

As soon as your Cotoneaster arrives, place the roots straight into a bucket of water for at least 2 hours. The roots must be wet before planting. Ensure you drench the planting hole before, and after planting. Continue to water well until established.

Pruning your Franchet Cotoneaster is quite a simple process. All we recommend you to do is trimming your plant after the berries have fallen; this will just keep it under control and maintain a size/shape. Once you have done the pruning, however, we also suggest you feed it.

Find out more about planting Bare Roots >>

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Franchet Cotoneaster is a lovely evergreen hedge, which originates from Central Asia, and is generally used for decorative/ornamental purposes.

The Franchet Cotoneaster hedging is known for its foliage of sage coloured leaves that have white undersides, which are followed by five-petalled, dusty pink-white flowers in May, and then in Autumn, rich orange-red coloured berries. These attributes make the Cotoneaster Franchetii a perfect hedging species for wildlife (mostly birds), and their habitats, who love to feed on the delicious berries during Winter.

This hedging species has also proven to be successful at reducing pollution in areas with heavy traffic, as they soak up roughly 20%, or more, of the toxins than other varieties of hedging. This is due to their evergreen, concentrated, hairy leaves.

People sometimes compare the Franchet Cotoneaster to the Cotoneaster Lacteus, however, the key difference between the two is that the Cotoneaster Franchetii is a lot more upright and does not need a wall or fence to support it.

The Cotoneaster Franchetii is a very durable and hardy plant that is suitable for all soils (except from wet), as well as being tolerant to any situation- that is from sun to a dense shade. As well as this, you may notice that some leaves fall or turn a different colour during a cold winter. Do not worry, this is normal- even though it is an evergreen, the foliage does not do too well in very cold winters. However, you are not likely to be faced with this often, and you are more likely to find yourself with a lovely windbreaking hedge that provides year-round interest.

  • Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
  • Soil Type: Normal
  • Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
  • Aspect: Full shade, Sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

As soon as your Cotoneaster arrives, place the roots straight into a bucket of water for at least 2 hours. The roots must be wet before planting. Ensure you drench the planting hole before, and after planting. Continue to water well until established.

Pruning your Franchet Cotoneaster is quite a simple process. All we recommend you to do is trimming your plant after the berries have fallen; this will just keep it under control and maintain a size/shape. Once you have done the pruning, however, we also suggest you feed it.

Find out more about planting Bare Roots >>

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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