A dense, shrub with arching branches and deeply veined leaves, dark green above and white felted beneath. White flowers are followed by dark red, round fruit. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to June. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cotoneaster lacteus
A dense, shrub with arching branches and deeply veined leaves, dark green above and white felted beneath. White flowers are followed by dark red, round fruit.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Cotoneaster |
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Species | lacteus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 1.5m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | August |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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