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Cotoneaster lacteus

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Red Clusterberry Cotoneaster

 
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

This is an evergreen shrub that grows to a size of 8' tall with long, arching branches. Cotoneaster exhibits dark green leaves above and gray beneath with dusky red fruit. It requires sun to part shade with little or no watering.This plant is tough enough to naturalize in many areas in CA, and should be considered potentially invasive.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Englishcottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Wildgarden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Dwarf, Espalier, Showyflower

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Bank, Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Publicpark, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Roadsidehwy, Wallsfences, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Erosioncontrol, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Fireresistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.