Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Also called Wall cotoneaster and Rock spray
Garden plant · ShrubsOn Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act — legal to sell, an offence to plant or let it spread into the wild in Great Britain. Birds carry the berries, so where you put it matters.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 9 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Full sun
- Feed
- Every 60 days
- Humidity
- Low
- Hardiness
- Very hardy RHS H7, to -25°C
- Size
- 0.75 m tall · 1.25 m across
- Lifecycle
- Shrub
- Origin
- Western China
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
PeopleHarmful if eaten
The fruit.
HandlingTake care handling it
RHS says to wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling it.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-11.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.