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.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Fruitsyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyes
Pruneyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Cotoneaster and wildlife

Cotoneaster 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 poisonous?

Cotoneaster 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
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