Cotoneaster lacteus - Shrub

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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)

Soil: moist, well-drained, will tolerate dry positions

Position: full sun or partial shade

Rate of growth: slow - medium

Hardiness: fully hardy

Uses - Hedging / mixed border

Planting distance when used for hedging	Clipped height	Number of times to clip per season and when	Responds to renovation?
45-60cm, 18-24"	1.5-2.2m, 5-7ft	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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