Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Bearberry Cotoneaster
MainColor	White
PlantType	Shrub
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	May
ImageUrl	Cotoneaster-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A low-growing, evergreen shrub with small white flowers in late spring, followed by bright red berries in autumn and winter. It is often used as groundcover or for stabilizing slopes.

Distribution

Native to central and southern China. Widely planted in UK gardens and landscapes and has naturalised in some areas.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Primarily ornamental; no known traditional medicinal uses.

Edibility

Berries are not edible and can cause mild discomfort if ingested.

Human Toxicity

Berries contain cyanogenic compounds that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if eaten by humans or pets

Pet Toxicity

Mildly toxic – berries may cause vomiting or diarrhea in pets if consumed.

Active Compounds

Cyanogenic glycosides.