By planting an Irish Cotoneaster, you are:
• Supporting pollinators with nectar-rich spring flowers.
• Feeding birds and mammals with berries through autumn and winter.
• Providing nesting shelter and cover for wildlife.
• Sequestering carbon and producing oxygen.
• Restoring biodiversity and strengthening woodland ecosystems.
• Pollinator Support – Spring flowers provide essential nectar for bees and insects.
• Winter Food Source – Bright red berries sustain birds and small mammals in colder months.
• Wildlife Shelter – Dense growth provides cover and nesting habitats.
• Carbon Capture – Absorbs carbon, contributing to climate action.
• Soil Health – Helps stabilise and enrich woodland soils.
• Seasonal Beauty – White blossoms in spring and red berries in winter bring colour to the landscape.
• Resilience – Thrives in varied conditions, making it a dependable native tree.
The Irish Cotoneaster is a tree of strength and endurance, thriving in Ireland’s landscapes while supporting life in every season. Its blossoms feed pollinators, its berries nourish birds and mammals, and its dense branches provide shelter and safety. By planting a Cotoneaster, you are giving Ireland a tree that stands resilient and generous through the years.
• Botanical Name: Cotoneaster integerrimus
• Irish Tree Name: Cotoneaster
• Lifespan: 40–70 years
• Type: Deciduous shrub/tree
• Native to: Ireland & Europe
• Wildlife Benefits: Nectar for pollinators, berries for birds and mammals, dense cover for wildlife
• Cultural Significance: Known for resilience and year-round ecological value
Irish Cotoneaster typically lives for 40–70 years, supporting wildlife throughout its lifespan.
Its blossoms feed pollinators in spring, berries sustain birds and mammals in winter, and dense branches offer nesting cover.
Cotoneaster thrives in varied soils and conditions, making it a hardy native species that contributes to biodiversity and reforestation.
Yes. Each Cotoneaster comes with a hand-printed certificate by artist Sally Caulwell, showing the location and certificate number of your tree.
Absolutely. Planting a Cotoneaster is a thoughtful gift symbolising resilience and generosity. The certificate makes it a lasting keepsake.
Your Cotoneaster will be planted in one of our Irish reforestation sites, carefully chosen for biodiversity and long-term woodland health.
Live impact from our rewilding
Partner with us to plant native Irish trees and show real local impact. We create a tailored plan for your business, with options like trees per sale, monthly pledges, or team planting days. You receive impact reports, certificates for audits, and co-branded assets for PR and staff engagement, all aligned with CSR and ESG goals and the UN SDGs.
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