Cotoneaster cooperi 'Nicolette'

New to us Cotoneaster cooperi 'Nicolette' grows to be a lovely, graceful evergreen shrub with an excellent display of colourful berries late in the year. Clusters of small white flowers in late spring/early summer are followed by masses of long lasting bright berries in autumn and winter. These berries can last for several months and are popular with birds.

Suitable for sum or shade but best fruit display once established will be seen if planted in a sunny position. Can be grown well in a large container.

• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small or eventually medium sized, spreading shrub.
  • Height: 2 m (6 ft).
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft).