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Beginner
skill rating |
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4m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Cotoneaster lacteus
Other names: Late cotoneaster
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Genus: Cotoneaster
Species: C. lacteus - C. lacteus is a large, dense, evergreen shrub with arching branches bearing oval, dark green leaves, white-hairy beneath and large clusters of small white flowers in summer, followed by small red fruit.
Cotoneaster lacteus is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Habit: Arching
Toxicity: Fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Cotoneaster lacteus (Late cotoneaster) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil in dry conditions.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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