Cotoneaster lacteus growing 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.
Cotoneaster lacteus flower
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.
Cotoneaster lacteus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Cotoneaster lacteus growing and care:
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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
White small flowers have 5 petals and the flowers grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Cotoneaster lacteus