Parney Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster coriaceus
Formerly Cotoneaster lacteus · also Cotoneaster oligocarpus
Also known as Late Cotoneaster, Milkflower Cotoneaster
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A semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub with small white flowers in spring followed by persistent red berries that age to burgundy, providing winter color and wildlife food. It is drought-tolerant once established and useful as a hedge, screen, or specimen shrub in permaculture settings.
Why grow it
Parney cotoneaster offers reliable berry persistence and semi-evergreen foliage in a compact shrub form, making it suitable for wildlife-supporting hedges and screens where deciduous alternatives would leave winter gaps. It requires less irrigation than many ornamental shrubs once established, performing well in poor soils and exposed sites where establishment-phase water demands can be managed. Compared to fully evergreen cotoneasters, it provides more seasonal visual change; compared to deciduous species, it retains structure and some foliage through winter.
Watch out for
Like many cotoneasters, this species can show chlorosis in highly alkaline soils despite general adaptability. Berry production may be sparse if plants lack adequate cross-pollination or receive heavy annual pruning that removes flowering wood. Dense growth can trap moisture and plant debris, potentially favoring fungal issues in humid climates or poorly ventilated locations.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Western China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is the most common form; 'Red Cluster' and similar selections are noted for prolific berry production and ornamental value.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub with small white flowers in spring followed by persistent red berries that age to burgundy, providing winter color and wildlife food. It is drought-tolerant once established and useful as a hedge, screen, or specimen shrub in permaculture settings.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Parney Cotoneaster grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Parney cotoneaster offers reliable berry persistence and semi-evergreen foliage in a compact shrub form, making it suitable for wildlife-supporting hedges and screens where deciduous alternatives would leave winter gaps. It requires less irrigation than many ornamental shrubs once established, performing well in poor soils and exposed sites where establishment-phase water demands can be managed. Compared to fully evergreen cotoneasters, it provides more seasonal visual change; compared to deciduous species, it retains structure and some foliage through winter.
Watch out for
Like many cotoneasters, this species can show chlorosis in highly alkaline soils despite general adaptability. Berry production may be sparse if plants lack adequate cross-pollination or receive heavy annual pruning that removes flowering wood. Dense growth can trap moisture and plant debris, potentially favoring fungal issues in humid climates or poorly ventilated locations.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Western China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is the most common form; 'Red Cluster' and similar selections are noted for prolific berry production and ornamental value.