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Cotoneaster
lacteus
Shrub
A
large evergreen shrub with dark green elliptical leaves. Heads
(cymes) of up to 100 white flowers in summer are followed by
round red berries about 1/4" long and persist over winter.
Height
and spread:
4m
x 4m (12ft x 12ft)
 | Position:
full sun
or partial shade |
| Soil:
moist, well-drained,
will tolerate dry positions |
| Rate
of growth:
slow - medium
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| Hardiness:
fully hardy
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Uses
- Hedging / mixed border
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Planting distance when
used for hedging
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Clipped height |
Number of times to clip per season and
when |
Responds to renovation? |
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45-60cm, 18-24"
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1.5-2.2m, 5-7ft
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1, after fruiting |
Yes |
| Pruning:
Usually requires minimal pruning. Prune in winter or mid spring if required.
Renovation can be carried out by cutting back lateral branches to main
shoots or the whole or selected plants to 30cm, 12" of ground in late
winter. |
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