Note: Cotoneaster lacteus, mentioned below, has been recognized as an invasive species that threatens California’s native plant communities. For more, see the Invasive Plant Council (cal-ipc.org).

Sparkling fall color from foliage, fruits, or both, is the main attraction of cotoneaster – a varied group shrubs and trees loved for their bold berries. Most are deciduous, although some of the most ...

I have a volunteer cotoneaster growing in my garden and I cannot decide whether to remove it or just let it be. A volunteer is a plant that sprouts from a seed you never planted. It comes from a seed ...

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