The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word COTONEASTER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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What does COTONEASTER mean?
COTONEASTER noun- Any of several erect or creeping shrubs, of the genus Cotoneaster, that have pinkish flowers and red berries.