Cotoneaster lacteus

Botanical name: Cotoneaster lacteus
Family: Rosaceae ~ rose
Common name: Red clusterberry
Lab number: 1
Sunset page: -
EBMUD page: -

Plant info

Etymology:
Related species/genera:
Origin & Habitat: Central coast of California

Appearance and attributes

Size and growth rate

H: up to 12'
W: up to 12'
Average

Plant type

Evergree shrub

Plant form

Rounded

Texture

Medium

Noteworthy characteristics

Berries, flowers in spring

Leaf

Color: Evergreen

Flower

Shape: White clusters in spring

Fruit

Shape: Round red berries
Edible fruit (Y/N): N

Cultural Issues and Care

Exposure

Coastal and/or Inland: full sun, filtered sun, part sun, light shade, shade, deep shade, moist deep shade

Water

All types, ample, moderate, light, monthly/dry season, until established (2 yrs), avoid summer (JJA), no summer

Soil preferences

Tolerates dry

Fertilizer

Spring fertilizing recommended

Cultural tolerances

Drought, heat

Cultural challenges

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Propogation

Seeds

Pest & diseases

Diseases: Fireblight resistant

Pruning

None required

Sunset zones

Hardiness

Zones 7-9

Landscape uses

Landscape uses

Attracts birds, background, shrub/plant mass

Companion plants

Effect

Reference pages

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Cultivars

Photos

Plant
Leaves
Flowers
Bark
Seeds
Fruit