Is Cotoneaster a tree or shrub?
Cotoneaster amoenus Beautiful cotoneaster is a densely branched evergreen shrub, with arching stems and a low-growing habit. Its small, dark green leaves are covered in fine hairs when young, giving them a silvery sheen. White summer flowers are followed by red berries that last well into winter.
Is cotoneaster Lacteus invasive?
Cotoneaster is an invasive plant which out competes native plants but can also be further spread by animals eating the berries it produces. Therefore, it is important to control and eradicate Cotoneaster as soon as it is identified, this can be completed via physical removal or herbicide treatment.
Can cotoneaster be a tree?
Cotoneaster plants can be small trees, shrubs and ground cover, with some varieties suitable for training flat against a wall or used as hedging. Cotoneaster ‘Juliette’ is of particular note for its variegated semi-evergreen foliage.
How fast does a Cotoneaster tree grow?
Forming a tree with a height and spread of around 6 x 4 metres in 20 years, ‘Cornubia’ has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit and makes a wonderful addition to any garden. Being semi-evergreen means that only the very harshest of winters will cause this Cotoneaster variety to lose its foliage cover.
Is cotoneaster Lacteus evergreen?
Commonly known as Late Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster Lacteus is a large evergreen shrub or small tree with arching branches. Cotoneaster Lacteus will tolerate most conditions including dry soils and can survive in north-facing, cold sites, although like all flowering/berrying trees, it prefers sun or partial shade.
How tall does a Cotoneaster grow?
6-8m
With a mature height of 6-8m, the branches are upright when young but are fast growing so soon become arching and graceful. It can be an excellent specimen or screening tree in a smaller garden.
Why is Cotoneaster banned?
These plants are invasive species because they can take over native habitats, such as limestone cliffs (Wall cotoneaster) and heathland. They can form thickets which shade out native species. Some of the displaced species are really quite rare. The seeds of Cotoneasters are viable, so may be spread by birds.
Is growing Cotoneaster illegal?
Some of the Cotoneaster species are included within the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Section 14, Schedule 9 as a controlled plant species. It is illegal to knowingly sell or cause the plant to spread to the wild.
Are cotoneaster trees fast growing?
Cotoneasters grow fast, but be careful because not all are evergreen. Both Cotoneaster lacteus and Cotoneaster franchetti are excellent choices as a hedge species, all reaching around 2.5 – 3 m.
How tall is cotoneaster Lacteus?
COTONEASTER LACTEUS
| Suitable for any normal soil and position and the following | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Height | 12ft (3.7m) | Exposed/Windy |
| Hedge Height | 6-10ft (1.8-3m) | Damp Shade |
| Av. Growth/Year* | 1-1.5ft (30-45cm) | Dry Shade |
| Wet Sites |
Is cotoneaster Lacteus good for wildlife?
Cotoneaster franchetti and lacteus are beneficial to local wildlife. They ensure there is a year-round home for birds and small animals to live in our gardens. The flowers and berries are seasonal, so you can expect some change throughout the year, knowing that foliage will remain bright and colourful.