This shrub has arching canes from the trunk and base and forms a dense rounded crown. It has smooth dark green elliptical leaves and the white saucer-shaped flowers appear in a cluster in early summer followed by large clusters of red fruit.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Cotoneaster lacteus is naturally found in western China growing in a variety of well drained moderately fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and is drought and frost resistant. 

The Parney Cotoneaster is a long-lived hardy shrub that is grown for its colourful fruit. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening or is trimmed to form a hedge. It is also planted as a specimen or when young grown in tubs and planter boxes. The foliage with berries is used in floral arrangements and the shrub establishes in 2-3 years. ID 211

Cotoneaster (ko-tõn-ee-Ă-ster) lacteus (LAK-tee-us)

'Cotoneaster': Latin cotoneus - the quince & istar - similar (these plants are similar to the quince); 'lacteus': milky (refers to the colour of the flowers).

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family