Cotoneaster is a wide-ranging genus of both deciduous and evergreen shrubs and small trees. They are versatile plants, suitable as great specimen shrubs, ground cover plants, or hedges. Unsurprisingly, how you prune cotoneaster varies depending on the type and how they feature in your garden.
Many homeowners grow cotoneaster for the shrub’s year-round interest, with spring flowers, bright fall color (for deciduous varieties), and the dazzling berries come fall. To appreciate all the beauty of a cotoneaster, proper pruning is vital. Pruning at the wrong time, or being too heavy-handed, will affect the display of blooms and berries.
