Cotoneaster amoenus

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CotoneasterShrub, EvergreenFamily: Rosaceae

Height: 2.5mSpread: 1.5m

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cotoneasters are used ornamentally in shrub borders or as hedges and come in a range of forms and varieties, from deciduous to evergreen and from large shrubs to dwarf plants.

Cotoneaster amoenus is a dense, evergreen shrub with slender, arched branches and dark grey-green foliage. In early to mid-summer it bears white flowers with small pink dots, which are followed by shiny red fruit in autumn. The flowers are a magnet for bees and the berries are eaten by birds.

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Cotoneaster ‘Amoenus’ and wildlife

Cotoneaster ‘Amoenus’ is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Cotoneaster ‘Amoenus’ poisonous?

Cotoneaster ‘Amoenus’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock