This group of hardy, fast growing, perennial, woody shrubs will grow 2 to 5m tall. Some varieties are deciduous. They vary from medium to large shrubs.

The flowers are small and white and appear in spring and summer. The flowers are followed by clusters of conspicuous orange to red berries that resemble minute apples.

Cotoneasters were previously used as hedges and were commonly planted because the large crops of decorative berries hang on to the branches for months through winter and provided colour when flowers are scarce.

Very pretty, highly ornamental and deciduous trees grown for beautiful Spring blossom and their showy crimson-red crab apples, the ripe fruit lasts well, adorning the tree from Autumn into early Winter.

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This is a beautiful Australian native shrub growing to 3m in height. It has slender arching branches that hold hairy grey green leaves. It bears creamy yellow flower spikes in late spring to early summer and will tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can also be clipped into a neat hedge.

This superb Australian native rainforest plant has glossy green foliage, a profusion of fluffy white flowers and small colourful berries. There are many different cultivars of this plant with a wide range of growth habits, foliage types and berry colours. Many make highly desirable hedges and screens. 'Elite', 'Bush Christmas' and 'Hinterland Gold' are three of many suitable selections.