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!

Parents
  • Maybe slightly less that 8ft. Unfortunately have a small garden at the moment but looking to maximise the use of space and what I can off the surrounding wildlife.

    I think what ever I put in will devour the space given time, trying to find something that is the most helpful and can be kept under control in a small space.

    maybe a Cotoneaster is a better way to go?

    any thoughts on a Guelder rose as an option?
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  • Maybe slightly less that 8ft. Unfortunately have a small garden at the moment but looking to maximise the use of space and what I can off the surrounding wildlife.

    I think what ever I put in will devour the space given time, trying to find something that is the most helpful and can be kept under control in a small space.

    maybe a Cotoneaster is a better way to go?

    any thoughts on a Guelder rose as an option?
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