COTONEASTER lacteus

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

COTONEASTER lacteus

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£12.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

2 to 3 Litre

Details
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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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
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Elliptic see photos above
Obovate
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