Cotoneaster Franchetii Bonsai
The cotoneaster is in bloom form may to june.
Cotoneaster franchetii bonsai. It has small oval dark green leaves changing to yellow orange and red in autumn. Best if not pruned. Le cotoneaster est une espèce à fleurs et à fruits appartenant à la famille des rosacées et originaire d europe et d asie. The cotoneaster is a deciduous medium sized tree with long spreading branches.
Care guide for the cotoneaster bonsai tree a real bonsai favorite depending on the species either deciduous or evergreen. The leaves are oval acute 2 3 5 centimetres 0 79 1 38 in long and 1 1 5 centimetres 0 39 0 59 in broad shiny green above pubescent below with dense whitish to yellowish hairs. It is an evergreen or semi evergreen shrub growing to 3 metres 9 8 ft tall. Description this plant can be grown as bonsai or as a garden tree.
The cotoneaster also called the hedge cotoneaster or shiny cotoneaster is native to parts of northern asia and adapted to tolerate colder weather. Does best in a well drained but somewhat dry soil. Franchetii arches more than say c. Cette espèce compte plus de 200 variétés qui sont souvent utilisées comme arbuste d ornement.
Most species have small berries or small white flowers. Hardy to usda zone 6 7 native to tibet and western china. After adrien franchet 1834 1900 a french botanist. The cotoneaster bonsai is characterized by its small leaves and beautiful berry like flowers that it produces.
Bonsai measures 8 10 in height and arrives in a 6 l by 4 w by 2 h ceramic pot.