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COTONEASTER lacteus
Red fruits in broad clusters lasting until Christmas. Oval leathery leaves, grey underneath
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - deeply-veined leaves 3-9cm (1½-3½in) long, dark-green above, yellow-white felted beneath.
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White - milky white. -
Height - 4m (13ft) -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging - suitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall Shrub - dense shrub with arching branches. Clusters of up to 100 small flowers followed by berries in bunches to 15cm (6in) across.
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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) -
Full sun - full sun for best berry production. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Berries - These 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) -
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Obovate
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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 -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - will tolerate a dry position when established.
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Wildlife - Bird friendly -
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Cotoneaster - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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