Photos: near Ballingeary, Co.Cork |
Willow-leaved Cotoneaster Cymes of 5-petalled small white flowers. Orange-red berries in autumn. Dark green leaves, untoothed, lance-shaped. To 10cm long. Vigorous, branching growth. Seeds can be dispersed by birds. Height/spread: To 5m. Garden escape. Introduced. Identification confirmed by Paul Green, Co.Wexford Similar: C. salicifolius 'Gnom' (C. 'Gnome'). Shorter leaves, semi-prostrate growth to 2m. White flowers in early summer. |
Photographs above: Near Ballingeary, County Cork.