This looks like a cotoneaster shrub. The small oval leaves and the clusters of bright red berries along the thin twiggy branches are characteristic of Cotoneaster species (often used as hedges or groundcovers).
How to care for it:
- Light: Best in full sun to light shade. More sun = more fruit.
- Soil: Well‑drained soil. It’s tolerant of poor soils, but avoid lasting wet feet.
- Water: Water regularly while establishing; once established, cotoneaster is fairly drought‑tolerant. Avoid overwatering.
- Pruning: Prune after flowering to keep a neat shape and to encourage new growth. Remove any dead or diseased wood. If used as a hedge, prune to maintain size in late winter/early spring.
- Fertilizer: Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow‑release fertilizer if growth is thin.
- Pests/Diseases: Watch for fire blight in some cultivars; prune out affected wood and ensure good air circulation. Birds love the berries, so expect some berry loss.
- Safety: The berries are mildly poisonous if eaten in large quantities by people; not usually a problem for outdoor landscape use.
If you want to confirm, note whether the plant has sharp thorns (that would suggest a pyracantha) or none (cotoneaster).