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 rhytidophyllus is an evergreen cotoneaster, bearing long, pointed leaves on arching stems. In late-spring to summer it has white flowers, which are followed in autumn by orange-red fruit. The flowers are a magnet for bees and the berries are eaten by birds.
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Cotoneaster and wildlife
Cotoneaster is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
