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BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 5–9

Cotoneaster Bonsai

Cotoneaster horizontalis

Outdoor tree. Kept indoors it declines slowly, then dies. It needs real seasons.

Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate, let dry slightly
Soil
Well-draining standard mix
Temperature
Hardy to -20°F
Feeding
Every 2-3 weeks, spring-fall
Repotting
Every 2-3 years
The year at a glance
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prune: after flowering, late winter

Check the soil before you water — every time.bonsailist.com/species/cotoneaster

Tape it to the shelf the tree sits on. Update it when the seasons change — the full guide has the why behind every line.