Cotoneaster lacteus
Red Clusterberry Cotoneaster
Description
This is an evergreen shrub that grows to a size of 8' tall with long, arching branches. Cotoneaster exhibits dark green leaves above and gray beneath with dusky red fruit. It requires sun to part shade with little or no watering. This plant is tough enough to naturalize in many areas in CA, and should be considered potentially invasive.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.