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On a rare trip south, I was thrilled to be given a tour of the Cotoneasters of Cherry Hinton by #BSBIViceCountyRecorder Lucy Wilson!
Learnt so much about this intimidating group of non-native shrubs (see alt-text), and actually looking forward to my next encounter with a weird one for a change 😂

Photo collage of Cotoneasters in Cherry Hinton chalk pits - four rows of three photos, described from top to bottom (each row left to right): C. lacteus (Late), C. bradyi (Brady's), C. insculptus (Engraved) C. salicifolius (Willow-leaved), C. x watereri (Waterer's), C. amoenus (Beautiful) C. dammeri (Bearberry), C. divaricatus (Spreading), C. x suecicus (Swedish) C. hjelmqvistii (Hjelmqvist's), C. simonsii (Himalayan), C. sternianus (Stern's)