Solved Can anyone identify this shrub?

Ive had this for years, so long that I’ve forgotten what it is. I’ve also taken a cutting which has taken, albeit in the wrong situ I think.

The cutting looks so much nicer. I’m thinking of throwing the old one away but I’ve been thinking that for years. It hasn’t flowered.

I’m thinking it could be a ceanothus what do you think?

I’m new to this site and haven’t found my footing yet!

 

Welcome to the forums.
Not Ceanothus..this is Cotoneaster sp.
Should have super red berries.

1st pic shows the tiny flowers.

 

Many thanks Silver Surfer your reputation precedes you!

 

Yes the red berries were eaten by a very hungry blackbird when it was cold last year. I read that they are evergreen but all the leaves fell off on the old plant.

 

Glad to help.
Cotoneaster can be evergreen or deciduous.

 

I have a couple of these in my garden & wasn't aware of the flowers (very tiny) until one summer when I noticed that the larger plant was buzzing loudly. It was covered in bumble bees & not only did the bees stay until the middle of July, this year they nested in my roof. Definitely a nice thing to have in your garden.

 

I used to find that type self seeded in my garden, but not recently.