COTONEASTER lacteus

Red fruits in broad clusters lasting until Christmas. Oval leathery leaves, grey underneath

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£13.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Evergreen - deeply-veined leaves 3-9cm (1½-3½in) long, dark-green above, yellow-white felted beneath.
White - milky white.
Height - 4m (13ft)
Spread - 4m (13ft)
Hedge - Ideal for hedging - suitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
Tall Shrub - dense shrub with arching branches. Clusters of up to 100 small flowers followed by berries in bunches to 15cm (6in) across.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun - full sun for best berry production.
Partial shade
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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)
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 8
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - will tolerate a dry position when established.
Wildlife - Bird friendly -