#wall cotoneaster

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Sunday 7 December 2025

This is a great use of the deciduous shrub Cotoneaster horizontalis (wall cotoneaster, rock spray, wall spray, herringbone cotoneaster) in this pathway as the repetition holds this planting together. The low-growing, spreading branches have a distinctive, flat, herringbone pattern. The pink-tinged white flowers in late spring are popular with pollinators and are followed by red berries which are winter food for the birds.

Jill Raggett

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Sunday 15 September 2024

The red berries of Cotoneaster horizontalis (wall cotoneaster, herringbone cotoneaster, rock spray, wall spray) stood out against this black barn wall. This spreading, deciduous shrub will also have attractive autumn colour as the small glossy dark green leaves turn orange and red. The berries and flowers are valuable for wildlife.

Jill Raggett