One of the commonest, yet most desirable, garden shrubs is Cotoneaster horizontalis. In many ways it is a victim of its own success, for it is so ubiquitous that snobs enjoy despising it. Its ...

Rockspray cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is an absolutely stunning ground cover choice for fall, with red berries and leaves that turn reddish-purple as autumn rolls in. However, this shrub ...

Sparkling fall color from foliage, fruits, or both, is the main attraction of cotoneaster – a varied group shrubs and trees loved for their bold berries. Most are deciduous, although some of the most ...

The conspicuous berries of Cotoneasters come into their full splendour for winter. With frosty mornings and short days, a few of their brightly coloured fruits can certainly brighten up the garden.

Every garden, large or small, needs plants that really earn their keep. Cotoneasters do that. They are handsome, dense shrubs - or small trees - with good habits and impressive flowers. A member of ...

WHILE berries on shrubs are a valuable food resource in winter for birds and small mammals, they are also a good provider of colour from autumn onwards. There is a small conflict of interest between ...

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