Cotoneaster Cornubia

A big, hybrid cotoneaster with brilliant red berries, Cotoneaster Cornubia is a large, semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches and a rounded habit. The elliptical, veined leaves are glossy and mid- to deep green. In June and July, corymbs of small, white to pinkish-white, scented flowers appear, very attractive to bees and other pollinators. These are followed in autumn by big clusters of showy, bright red, long-lasting berries, which provide food for birds in winter. An easy shrub, and drought-tolerant once established, cotoneaster Cornubia holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Tolerates exposure, including coastal exposure
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Best in full sun; tolerates partial shade
Season of interest: Summer and autumn in particular
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: up to 20’ (6m) Spread: 15’ (4.5m) in 20 years