Late Cotoneaster

Late Cotoneaster - Cotoneaster lacteus

Description

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

Identification difficulty
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Habitat

Often planted and sometimes occurs as an escape from cultivation.

When to see it

All year round, flowering in spring.

Life History

Large evergreen shrub.

UK Status

Widespread but occasional in England and Wales as an alien or escape from cultivation.

VC55 Status

Little recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. It was not recorded in the 1979 Flora survey of Leicestershire.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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