Cotoneaster lacteus grow and care – shrub‎ of the genus Cotoneaster also known as Late cotoneaster, Cotoneaster lacteus perennial evergreen used as ornamental hedge plant or bonsai, can grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-9.
Leaves color green to dark green in ovate shape.
Flower color white, small flowers have 5 petals and the flowers grow in clusters.
Fruit not edible the fruit color is red, the small and grow in autumn.
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, scale
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
1-3 m, 3-10 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
White small flowers have 5 petals and the flowers grow in clusters
Cotoneaster lacteus
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Bonsai, Hedging plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental fruit, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: