Cotoneaster × hybridus ‘Pendulus’ – Weeping Tree – Large 5–6ft Tall in a 7.5 Litre Pot – Elegant Cascading Ornamental Tree – By Direct Plants
Elegant, graceful, and beautifully architectural, Cotoneaster × hybridus ‘Pendulus’ is supplied here as a premium large 5–6ft tall weeping tree in a 7.5 litre pot by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, this exceptional ornamental variety is highly prized for its cascading branches, elegant pendulous shape, and superb year-round seasonal interest.
Widely regarded as one of the finest compact weeping specimen trees, ‘Pendulus’ brings movement, softness, and structure to the garden throughout every season. Its naturally arching branches form a graceful umbrella-shaped canopy, making it ideal for feature planting, lawns, borders, courtyards, patios, and ornamental landscape settings where elegance and character are desired.
Supplied as a strong, healthy, well-established potted specimen, this premium tree offers immediate impact and excellent establishment potential, making it perfect for gardeners seeking an instant ornamental focal point.
(Cotoneaster × hybridus ‘Pendulus’ – Ornamental Weeping Tree, approx. 10–15ft / 3–4.5m at maturity depending on conditions and pruning)
Spring:
Masses of small white flowers appear along the gently cascading branches, attracting bees and pollinators while creating a delicate ornamental display.
Summer:
Dense green foliage forms a flowing, graceful canopy that adds softness, texture, and elegant structure to the garden.
Autumn:
Bright red berries develop in abundance, creating superb seasonal colour while also providing valuable food for birds and wildlife.
Winter Structure:
The elegant pendulous framework remains highly attractive during winter, maintaining year-round architectural interest even after leaf fall.
Habit:
Develops a naturally weeping, umbrella-shaped crown with trailing branches that create a timeless ornamental appearance without overwhelming surrounding planting.
Fully hardy and adaptable, this variety thrives in most soil types and performs best in a sunny or lightly shaded position. It is ideal for planting directly into the ground or growing in large patio containers where its graceful form can be fully appreciated.
• Beautiful naturally weeping growth habit with cascading branches
• Elegant umbrella-shaped ornamental canopy
• Seasonal white flowers followed by masses of bright red berries
• Excellent wildlife value for birds and pollinators
• Provides year-round structure and architectural interest
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow in most garden conditions
• Ideal compact ornamental feature tree for gardens of all sizes
• Feature planting in lawns and borders
• Courtyard and patio gardens
• Traditional, cottage, and contemporary garden styles
• Wildlife-friendly planting schemes
• Ornamental focal points and landscape displays
• Adding graceful structure and movement to the garden
• Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position
• Water regularly during the first growing season until established
• Stake during establishment in exposed locations
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Minimal pruning required — simply maintain shape if desired
• Can be grown in large patio containers or planted directly into the ground
• Cotoneaster × hybridus ‘Pendulus’ Weeping Tree
• Approx. 5–6ft tall
• Supplied in a large 7.5 litre pot with strong established roots
• Elegant cascading weeping branches
• White spring flowers followed by bright red berries
• Superb year-round ornamental structure
• Excellent for wildlife gardens and feature planting
• Hardy and easy to maintain
• Check out our planting guide to help your tree thrive
Our range of potted trees is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We specialise in large, established trees that provide instant impact and long-term value, delivered directly to your door in our bespoke, high-quality live tree packaging via one of our trusted couriers.
All our trees are fully hardy outdoor varieties suitable for most soil types and garden positions. They can be planted directly into the ground or grown in large patio containers for controlled growth and easy maintenance.
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 1 Cotoneaster × hybridus ‘Pendulus’ Weeping Tree approximately 5–6ft tall in a 7.5 litre pot – a stunning ornamental tree with graceful cascading branches, seasonal flowers and berries, perfect for creating an elegant focal point in any garden space.
