Cotoneaster lucidus
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Cotoneaster lucidus

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Cotoneaster lucidus is a tough, reliable deciduous shrub widely grown for hedging and seasonal interest. Its glossy green leaves create a dense screen through summer before turning vibrant shades of red and orange in autumn. In late spring, small pale flowers appear, followed by black berries that provide food for birds. Highly adaptable, low maintenance, and fully hardy, it is an excellent choice for hedges, boundaries, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 2-2.5m
Flowering Month
  • January
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Loved by garden birds

How to care for Cotoneaster lucidus

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; best autumn colour and berry display in full sun.

Soil:
Well-drained soil; tolerant of clay, loam, and chalk. Adapts well to poor soils.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning:
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape. Can be clipped regularly if used as a hedge.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy throughout the UK; very tolerant of cold and exposed conditions.

Feeding:
Low feeding needs; apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring if growth is weak.

Notes

Deciduous shrub with an upright, dense habit.

Commonly used for hedging and screening.

Glossy green foliage turns vivid red and orange in autumn.

Small pink-tinged white flowers appear in late spring.

Black berries follow in autumn and attract birds.

Excellent for formal hedges, wildlife gardens, and urban planting.

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