Cotoneaster cooperi 'Nicolette'

New to us this is 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.

The berries can last for several months and are a popular food source for birds when the weather gets cold in the winter.

Cotoneaster cooperi 'Nicolette' is suitable for planting in sun 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. Can be pruned to size if required.
  • Height: 2 m (6 ft).
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft).