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Cotoneaster lacteus

Also Known As

Cotoneaster parneyi
Milkflower Cotoneaster
Parney Cotoneaster
Red Clusterberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 10'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Cotoneaster lacteus plant details

Cotoneaster lacteus is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster lacteus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: espalier, hedge, screen, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster lacteus

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A handsome EG cotoneaster of broad arching habit to 12'; broad oval leaves are dark-green above and downy white below; egg-shaped red fruits in fall. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Evergreen shrub with white flowers in late spring that turn into lovely clusters of red berries in the fall. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Evergreen with widely arching, pendulous growth habit. Creamy white flower clusters in spring - huge quantities of red berries in fall. Excellent alone or as a hedge plant. 4-6' in ten years, eventually 8' tall and wide. Awards: Award of Merit and Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

By: Fantastic Plants

Evergreen with dense arching growth. White flowers spring, bright red berries fall Hardy to zone 6

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This cotoneaster has something for everyone. Dark evergreen leaves, an easy open habit that works just great up against a wall, large clusters of bright red berries. Another in a handful of cotoneaster that have all the good stuff with none of the bad.

By: Specialty Ornamentals