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Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia'

Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia'

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CotoneasterShrub, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

Height: 6mSpread: 4.5m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

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

Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia' is one of the largest cotoneasters, often forming an enormous bushy shrub but it can easily be trained into a standard to make a handsome tree with graceful branches that bend beneath the weight of fruit. Flowering is spectacular, the white open booms clustered densely in flattened heads, while the berries which follow are among the largest in the genus, pea-size and a conspicuous shade of vivid red in autumn and all winter. The flowers are a magnet for bees and the berries are eaten by birds. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Cotoneaster ‘Cornubia’ and wildlife

Cotoneaster ‘Cornubia’ is known for attracting bees, birds and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat 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 known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Cotoneaster ‘Cornubia’ poisonous?

Cotoneaster ‘Cornubia’ 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