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As you approach the northwest corner of Arbuthnot Hall,
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take a closer look at the generous clumps of berries on the Parney Cotoneaster.
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Cotoneaster lacteus (ko-toe-nee-AS-ter lak-TEE-us)
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Native to Western China, this dense, spreading evergreen shrub can reach 12' in height
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and is very showy with arching reddish stems.
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Prefers sun to part shade and adapts to heat, wind, smog, salt air, dryness, and poor soils!
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White flowers in spring are followed by many clusters of red fruit, each containing two nutlets.
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On the northeast corner of Arbuthnot Hall |
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| * Information from Oregon State University's Landscape Plants web site. |