We Demand.......a Shrubbery!

Hi all,

I'm in the process or re doing my garden to make it as wildlife friendly as I can and get the most out of the space I have.

Currently having a dilemma about what shrubs to put in. Contoneaster and Pyracantha are on the list but I wonder if anyone can help with the below?

Cotoneaster - 

What species is best? I don't have a huge space around 2 -2.5m square so will have to prune. i've read that some berries are not as favored as others and want to make sure I get the best thing I can.

C. Lacteus was what I was thinking.

Pyracantha - 

This seems like a good option but the thorns are a worry. Are they a danger to young children?

Again what species is best?

Many Thanks for any help!

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  • Hi all,

    thanks for all your replies and suggestions. I think Rowan is going to be a bit big for the space I have along with any trees / tree like shrubs.

    Dave - i'd be interested to read that when ever you have a chance to post that.

    i'm putting together a short list but have a bit more research to do.

    currently have added Cornus to the list as its a native one.

    so many choices! maybe i'm over thinking it and anything that is fruit and flower bearing and provides cover is better than what i have now.
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  • Hi all,

    thanks for all your replies and suggestions. I think Rowan is going to be a bit big for the space I have along with any trees / tree like shrubs.

    Dave - i'd be interested to read that when ever you have a chance to post that.

    i'm putting together a short list but have a bit more research to do.

    currently have added Cornus to the list as its a native one.

    so many choices! maybe i'm over thinking it and anything that is fruit and flower bearing and provides cover is better than what i have now.
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