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Red Clusterberry, Parney's Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster lacteus
An attractive shrub with graceful arching branches. Dull, leathery leaves are dark green on top and fuzzy, white-green below. Large clusters of white flowers are followed by red to red-orange berries that hang below the foliage. Berries attract song birds. Some of the leaves may turn purple or show a purple-tint in winter, but generally not cold enough in our area for a full color change. Accepts full sun, but is grateful for some afternoon shade in the low desert. Tolerates drought, heat and poor soils. Does best in loamy, well-drained soils. Fertilize in spring for best appearance. Can be used as a screen or barrier plant, as a foundation plant or an informal hedge. Not suggested for formal hedges as it becomes very woody and detracts from its natural form. Minimal pruning required. Synonym: C. parneyi.
- Plant type: Shrub
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Medium, Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
- Height range: 4–8 Feet
- Width range: 4–8 Feet
- Canopy value: 28 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: White
- Flower season: Spring
- Fruit color: Red, Orange
- Fruit season: Autumn, Winter
- General foliage color: White, Green
- Fall foliage color: Purple, Green
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 0 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Moist, Dry, Rich
- Native location: western China
- PH preference: Acidic, Neutral, Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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