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Late cotoneaster (likely)
Large cotoneaster on arrival, 4 Oct 2026

Late cotoneaster (likely)

Cotoneaster lacteus (likely)

A large, multi-stemmed cotoneaster from old stock. Sparse foliage and bare upper branches, which gives it an interesting structure. Leaves about 4 to 5 cm, deeply veined above and felted beneath: likely Cotoneaster lacteus, which is evergreen.

Common name
Late cotoneaster (likely)
Section
Trees & shrubs
Spot
Garden (spot tbc)
Soil
Nursery compost
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Bonsai

Bonsai

Bonsai: the multi-stemmed structure offers scope for a larger design, with possible deadwood features.

From
A local garden centre (old stock), Oct 2026
Age
About 8 years (best guess)
Next repot
tbc
Edible
❌ Not for eating.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
about £20 (rough estimate; £15–£25 range)
RHS guide

Care & updates

  1. Identification

    Leaf close-ups (top and underside) point to Cotoneaster lacteus: leaves about 4 to 5 cm, deeply veined above, thickly felted beneath.

  2. Arrived

    Brought home from the garden centre. Roots not checked yet; tidying and styling still to decide.

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