About Cotoneaster coriaceus Franch.
Cotoneaster coriaceus Franch., also known by the synonym Cotoneaster lacteus, is commonly called late cotoneaster or milkflower cotoneaster. It is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family, native to Tibet and south-central China. This large evergreen shrub grows to 4 metres (13 feet) in both height and width. It produces clusters of white flowers, after which masses of small, globose red pomes develop in autumn. Unlike most other species in this genus, birds avoid eating its fruits. Because of this, garden escapes of the plant are rare, and the fruits remain on the plant throughout the winter. The Latin specific epithet lacteus refers to the plant’s milk-white flowers, while coriaceus refers to its leathery leaves. This species may be grown as a hedge, and it has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
