Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork

Willow-leaved Cotoneaster Cotoneaster salicifolius Cainchín Family: Rosaceae Flowering time: June-July. Evergreen shrub. Introduced Cymes of 5-petalled small white flowers. Orange-red berries in autumn, the seeds can be dispersed by birds. The dark green leaves (to 10cm) are untoothed and lance-shaped. Vigorous, branching growth to 5m An infrequent garden escape. Identification confirmed by Paul Green BSBI Similar: C. salicifolius 'Gnom'. Shorter leaves, semi-prostrate

Willow-leaved Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster salicifolius, Cainchín