Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster lacteus)

Pronunciation:
ko-tone-ee-as-ter lack-te-us
Alternative botanical names:
Alternative common names: 
Family:
Rosaceae
Native to:
China
USDA zones:
7-10
Sunset zones: 4-24
Hardy to:
Exposure:
full sun to partial shade
Water:
will tolerate drought
Height x width:
12'x12'
Flowers in:
summer with bright red berries through winter
Colors:
white
Fragrance:
none
Additional comments:
There are several hundred species of cotoneaster. Some are evergreen, some are semi-deciduous and some deciduous. We are not absolutely sure which cotoneaster is growing in our garden. It has been here a long time. It is evergreen and matches the description of cotoneaster lacteus.

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