Cotoneaster, with its small, deep-green leaves, makes an attractive backdrop for many other plants. This perennial, low-growing shrub makes an excellent groundcover that blends into the background or ...

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 ...

This weeks’ featured plant has so much going for it, the name is probably the only tricky part. Even though it looks like it should be pronounced “Cotton Easter,” the correct pronunciation is ...

What: The smoky gray-green foliage of Cotoneaster glaucophyllus adds a sense of depth and mystery to the landscape. The low arching branches of this evergreen shrub form tight thickets, making it an ...

This time of year, many of us have a tendency to stay cooped up inside and not explore nature. The temperatures are cold, the skies are gloomy, and the garden is taking a rest. However, if you can ...

Q. I used to live in Virginia and had English holly shrubs to provide greens for holiday decorations. Now that I live in Southern California, I could use a suggestion for a good holly substitute that ...