COTONEASTER lacteus
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COTONEASTER lacteus
Red fruits in broad clusters lasting until Christmas. Oval leathery leaves, grey underneath
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
May be grown as a hedge. Wildlife plant - insects, berries (generally taken by birds as a last resort) -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
China (Yunnan) -
Evergreendeeply-veined leaves 3-9cm (1½-3½in) long, dark-green above, yellow-white felted beneath.
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White
Milky white. -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubDense shrub with arching branches. Clusters of up to 100 small flowers followed by berries in bunches to 15cm (6in) across.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilWill tolerate a dry position when established.
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Full sun
Full sun for best berry production. -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
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