Cotoneaster bullatus Hollyberry Cotoneaster I
Cotoneasters are a difficult genus to identify but this is made worse by the great similarity to C. rehderi. Although This one is the more frequent escape and has smaller leaves on average, it has been identified as Cotoneaster bullatus by BSBI experts.
It is found dotted all over England and Wales with smaller numbers in Scotland and little in Ireland. It's stronghold is the north west of England where this one was found.
Cheshire quarry, 24th May 2006
Added on 5th January 2007, updated 7th December 2008, March 20th 2010, updated Se3 4th May 2010