Cotoneaster lacteus

C. lacteus is a large evergreen shrub with arching branches bearing oval leaves to 6cm in length, white-hairy beneath. Large clusters of small white flowers are followed by small red berries

Cotoneasters provide an important reminder that even with the best intentions of gardeners, the wind, birds and other animals can help plants to ‘escape over the garden wall’.

otoneaster lacteus (Late Cotoneaster) produces evergreen foliage and possesses stunning weeping branches to create a beautiful casual effect. This species of Cotoneaster provides year-round interest, producing beautiful white flowers in summer and red berries which carry on into the winter, as well as dark evergreen foliage.

Cotoneaster is the prefect hedge plant if you enjoy and want to attract more wildlife to your garden. The natural flowers and berries that occur across the different varieties of Cotoneaster provide food for the birds. The berries produced also provide food for birds and other small animals. At the same time, the flowers offer a brilliant source of nectar for the different bees that may arrive in your garden, including honey bees and bumblebees. Cotoneaster also attracts certain varieties of butterflies.