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Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster)
Cotoneaster are commonly cultivated as ornamental shrubs in gardens, especially due to their attractive flowers and fruits. The flowers also provide nectar for bees, and the berries attract songbirds. The name Cotoneaster comes from the Latin word for the quince plant, "cotoneum," and the suffix meaning "resembling."
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Cotoneaster
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Attributes of Cotoneaster
Plant Height
1.5 m
Spread
1.5 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
10 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Cotoneaster
Distribution of Cotoneaster
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Distribution Map of Cotoneaster
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Cotoneaster
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Cotoneaster encompasses hardy shrubs valued for their attractive berries and foliage. Basic care needs involve well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade exposure, and regular watering with good drought tolerance. Common challenges include fireblight, scale insects, spider mites, and root rot. Seasonally, spring pruning promotes health, summer requires careful watering, fall is ideal for planting and mulching, while in winter, protection from winds and wet conditions is pertinent for some species.
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8 most common species：
Milkflower cotoneaster
Milkflower cotoneaster (Cotoneaster coriaceus) is a small tree or garden shrub that will grow from 4 to 5 m tall. Blooms in late spring to early summer with flowers that range from all white to shades or pink and red. Small round fruit turns from pink to red to black when ripe and can remain on the tree all year. Flowers attract butterflies and bees while the fruit provides food for birds and other small animals. Considered invasive in some regions.
Rockspray cotoneaster
Rockspray cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is a low-growing deciduous shrub that makes a colorful accent to your garden. Showy pale pink flowers blossom spring to summer with bright scarlet fruit appearing in late summer to early fall. Glossy dark green leaves turn reddish-purple in fall. Attracts butterflies and birds grows to 30 to 61 cm tall in full sun to partial shade.
Franchet's cotoneaster
Franchet's cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is an evergreen shrub that is native to southeastern China but is often cultivated as an ornamental plant and has become naturalized in parts of the British Isles and the American Pacific Northwest. The white or pink flowers are attractive to bees and the red-orange fruit is eaten by birds.
Silverleaf cotoneaster
Silverleaf cotoneaster (Cotoneaster pannosus) is a woody shrub that comes originally from southern China. It has been ornamentally introduced in many places around the world, and has become invasive in places like Hawaii, California, and Oregon. Silverleaf cotoneaster generates bright fruits that are a favorite meal for many birds.
Bearberry cotoneaster
Bearberry cotoneaster is a creeping evergreen shrub. Its leathery, glossy green leaves turn a purple hue in the fall. It produces pinky-white flowers which are fragrant and give way to red berries in the fall. The berries should be considered toxic.
Willow-leaved cotoneaster
Willow-leaved cotoneaster is a medium-sized shrub with somewhat evergreen foliage. Although it has sparse stems and roots, it grows large clusters of white flowers followed by clumps of red berries. Willow-leaved cotoneaster is considered toxic.
Small-leaved cotoneaster
Small-leaved cotoneaster is a low-growing evergreen shrub. It features five-petaled white flowers and horizontally spreading branches with tiny, lustrous, deep green leaves, where its common name is derived from. It has spherical crimson fruits that can only be consumed when cooked. Its overall appearance makes it an excellent plant for landscapes.
Common cotoneaster
Belonging to the Rosaceae family, the common cotoneaster is a species of shrub with simple, broad leaves that can be up to 5 cm long with pale gray hairs. The plant itself can grow up to 2 m. It produces flowers in corymbs of one to four during spring with a dark red pome fruit that contains two or three seeds.
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Milkflower cotoneaster
Milkflower cotoneaster
Milkflower cotoneaster (Cotoneaster coriaceus) is a small tree or garden shrub that will grow from 4 to 5 m tall. Blooms in late spring to early summer with flowers that range from all white to shades or pink and red. Small round fruit turns from pink to red to black when ripe and can remain on the tree all year. Flowers attract butterflies and bees while the fruit provides food for birds and other small animals. Considered invasive in some regions.
Rockspray cotoneaster
Rockspray cotoneaster
Rockspray cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is a low-growing deciduous shrub that makes a colorful accent to your garden. Showy pale pink flowers blossom spring to summer with bright scarlet fruit appearing in late summer to early fall. Glossy dark green leaves turn reddish-purple in fall. Attracts butterflies and birds grows to 30 to 61 cm tall in full sun to partial shade.
Franchet's cotoneaster
Franchet's cotoneaster
Franchet's cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is an evergreen shrub that is native to southeastern China but is often cultivated as an ornamental plant and has become naturalized in parts of the British Isles and the American Pacific Northwest. The white or pink flowers are attractive to bees and the red-orange fruit is eaten by birds.
Silverleaf cotoneaster
Silverleaf cotoneaster
Silverleaf cotoneaster (Cotoneaster pannosus) is a woody shrub that comes originally from southern China. It has been ornamentally introduced in many places around the world, and has become invasive in places like Hawaii, California, and Oregon. Silverleaf cotoneaster generates bright fruits that are a favorite meal for many birds.
Bearberry cotoneaster
Bearberry cotoneaster
Bearberry cotoneaster is a creeping evergreen shrub. Its leathery, glossy green leaves turn a purple hue in the fall. It produces pinky-white flowers which are fragrant and give way to red berries in the fall. The berries should be considered toxic.
Willow-leaved cotoneaster
Willow-leaved cotoneaster
Willow-leaved cotoneaster is a medium-sized shrub with somewhat evergreen foliage. Although it has sparse stems and roots, it grows large clusters of white flowers followed by clumps of red berries. Willow-leaved cotoneaster is considered toxic.
Small-leaved cotoneaster
Small-leaved cotoneaster
Small-leaved cotoneaster is a low-growing evergreen shrub. It features five-petaled white flowers and horizontally spreading branches with tiny, lustrous, deep green leaves, where its common name is derived from. It has spherical crimson fruits that can only be consumed when cooked. Its overall appearance makes it an excellent plant for landscapes.
Common cotoneaster
Common cotoneaster
Belonging to the Rosaceae family, the common cotoneaster is a species of shrub with simple, broad leaves that can be up to 5 cm long with pale gray hairs. The plant itself can grow up to 2 m. It produces flowers in corymbs of one to four during spring with a dark red pome fruit that contains two or three seeds.
Large-leaf cotoneaster
Large-leaf cotoneaster
Large-leaf cotoneaster (Cotoneaster glaucophyllus) is a beautiful if somewhat troublesome shrub that is grown ornamentally for its red berries, white flowers, and glossy leaves. However, this shrub can become invasive and in South Africa, it is illegal to grow it in home gardens. The red berries are also toxic to humans.
Diels's cotoneaster
Diels's cotoneaster
Diels Zwiermispel is a deciduous, 1 to 2 meter high shrub with thin, black-gray or black-brown, stalk-round, initially dense shaggy and yellowish hairy and later bevelling twigs. The leaves are divided into petiole and leaf blade. The petiole is 1 to 3 millimeters long and tomentose hairy.
Himalayan tree cotoneaster
Himalayan tree cotoneaster
Himalayan tree cotoneaster is an evergreen deciduous shrub that was historically used for basketry and timber. Himalayan tree cotoneaster is often used as an ornamental border shrub or hedge, attracting many pollinators. Birds eat its colorful berries which are toxic to most mammals except livestock. Flowering in the early summer, this frost-hardy sun-lover is pollution tolerant.
Spreading cotoneaster
Spreading cotoneaster
The Sparrige Zwergmispel is an upright, deciduous shrub that reaches heights of growth of up to 2 meters. The bark of the broadly arching, stalk-round, thin branches is dark reddish-brown or dark gray-brown, hairy at first and later verkahlend.
Many-flowered cotoneaster
Many-flowered cotoneaster
The many-flowered cotoneaster is a flowering bush in the rose family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil and has a spread that is larger than its height. Many-flowered cotoneaster produces masses of small fruits that last long into winter. This plant most often takes the form of a shrub and tends to grow larger than related species.
Acuminate cotoneaster
Acuminate cotoneaster
The fruit of acuminate cotoneaster is used to make dye while its hard branches are used for local crafts, walking sticks, and even twig bridges. Acuminate cotoneaster is a deciduous shrub that attracts wildlife and is only pollinated by midges and flies. This hardy shrub can fairly successfully tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Shiny cotoneaster
Shiny cotoneaster
Gardeners often use shiny cotoneaster as a hedge or specimen plant. This fast-growing plant adds year-round interest to the garden. Small flowers appear in the spring and the leaves change color in the fall. When other plants are dying back, the shrub produces bright-colored berries in the fall.
Bullate cotoneaster
Bullate cotoneaster
Bullate cotoneaster originates from the Yunan province in China, and is found throughout Europe, where it reaches 5 meters in height in public spaces. The nerve-like markings on the leaves make them very decorative.
Cotoneaster × watereri 'John Waterer'
Cotoneaster × watereri 'John Waterer'
Cotoneaster × watereri 'John Waterer''s profusion of little white flowers and large red berries are its defining feature. It is a hybrid of the 'frigidus', 'henrianus', and 'salicifolius' cotoneasters and is named after the man who produced it. The cotoneaster × watereri 'John Waterer' is the recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Cotoneaster 'Cornubia'
Cotoneaster 'Cornubia'
It’s hard to miss cotoneaster 'Cornubia' growing in the garden or as a landscaping specimen. It is one of the tallest plants in the genus. The fall berries, produced after the summer blooming period are also larger and the cultivar has earned the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Cotoneaster hybrid
Cotoneaster hybrid
Cotoneaster hybrid are commonly cultivated as ornamental shrubs in gardens, especially due to their attractive flowers and fruits. The flowers also provide nectar for bees, and the berries attract songbirds. The name Cotoneaster hybrid comes from the Latin word for the quince plant, "cotoneum," and the suffix meaning "resembling."
Cotoneaster naoujanensis 'Berried Treasure'
Cotoneaster naoujanensis 'Berried Treasure'
Cotoneaster naoujanensis 'Berried Treasure' has a clever play on words in its name since it replaces 'buried' with 'berried', drawing attention to the abundant orange berries this plant produces in fall. Gardeners love this plant for its year-round color and grow it in borders and as an attractive hedge. This hybrid of Cotoneaster naoujanensis can grow up to 2 m, which is slightly shorter than the parent plant's 2.5 m.
Creeping cotoneaster
Creeping cotoneaster
Their attractive red berries and white flowers make the creeping cotoneaster stand out in many gardens. Homeowners drape this plant over the edges of walls and it can also be grown as a ground cover. Songbirds love the berries, while bees are generally attracted to the flowers’ nectar.
Cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus'
Cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus'
Where most cotoneasters are small trees or shrubs with an erect profile, cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus' is a hybrid with characteristic weeping branches. This shape explains the name, which references a drooping pendulum. This is a popular evergreen garden tree with several seasons of interest because of year-round leaves, white flowers in summer, and abundant red berries in fall.
Cotoneaster morrisonensis
Cotoneaster morrisonensis
Cotoneaster morrisonensis is a hardy shrub, notable for its delicate pink or white flowers that blossom against dense, dark green foliage. Characterized by its small, round berries that turn from red to black upon ripening, cotoneaster morrisonensis thrives in rocky, mountainous terrains. Its resilience and low-maintenance nature allow it to adapt well in various temperate environments.
Box-leaved cotoneaster
Box-leaved cotoneaster
Box-leaved cotoneaster is a small, evergreen shrub with dense, boxwood-like foliage. Its rounded leaves and compact growth habit allow it to endure cold environments. In late spring to early summer, it features small, pink-tinged white flowers, followed by bright red berries persisting into winter, providing food for birds. Box-leaved cotoneaster thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade, making it versatile for garden hedging or ornamental use.
Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus'
Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus'
Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus' has a name that translates from the Latin word for 'beautiful', and you can see why. This evergreen shrub rewards gardeners with year-round interest due to its green leaves and white flowers which are particularly abundant in this award-winning hybrid.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts
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Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster are commonly cultivated as ornamental shrubs in gardens, especially due to their attractive flowers and fruits. The flowers also provide nectar for bees, and the berries attract songbirds. The name Cotoneaster comes from the Latin word for the quince plant, "cotoneum," and the suffix meaning "resembling."
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Cotoneaster
Feedback
Attributes of Cotoneaster
Plant Height
1.5 m
Spread
1.5 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
10 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Cotoneaster
Distribution of Cotoneaster
Feedback
Distribution Map of Cotoneaster
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Cotoneaster
Feedback
Cotoneaster encompasses hardy shrubs valued for their attractive berries and foliage. Basic care needs involve well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade exposure, and regular watering with good drought tolerance. Common challenges include fireblight, scale insects, spider mites, and root rot. Seasonally, spring pruning promotes health, summer requires careful watering, fall is ideal for planting and mulching, while in winter, protection from winds and wet conditions is pertinent for some species.
How to Water Cotoneaster ?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cotoneaster ?
How to Propagate Cotoneaster ?
How to Plant Cotoneaster ?
Exploring the Cotoneaster Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Milkflower cotoneaster
Milkflower cotoneaster (Cotoneaster coriaceus) is a small tree or garden shrub that will grow from 4 to 5 m tall. Blooms in late spring to early summer with flowers that range from all white to shades or pink and red. Small round fruit turns from pink to red to black when ripe and can remain on the tree all year. Flowers attract butterflies and bees while the fruit provides food for birds and other small animals. Considered invasive in some regions.
Rockspray cotoneaster
Rockspray cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is a low-growing deciduous shrub that makes a colorful accent to your garden. Showy pale pink flowers blossom spring to summer with bright scarlet fruit appearing in late summer to early fall. Glossy dark green leaves turn reddish-purple in fall. Attracts butterflies and birds grows to 30 to 61 cm tall in full sun to partial shade.
Franchet's cotoneaster
Franchet's cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is an evergreen shrub that is native to southeastern China but is often cultivated as an ornamental plant and has become naturalized in parts of the British Isles and the American Pacific Northwest. The white or pink flowers are attractive to bees and the red-orange fruit is eaten by birds.
Silverleaf cotoneaster
Silverleaf cotoneaster (Cotoneaster pannosus) is a woody shrub that comes originally from southern China. It has been ornamentally introduced in many places around the world, and has become invasive in places like Hawaii, California, and Oregon. Silverleaf cotoneaster generates bright fruits that are a favorite meal for many birds.
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All Species of Cotoneaster
Milkflower cotoneaster
Rockspray cotoneaster
Franchet's cotoneaster
Silverleaf cotoneaster
Bearberry cotoneaster
Willow-leaved cotoneaster
Small-leaved cotoneaster
Common cotoneaster
Large-leaf cotoneaster
Diels's cotoneaster
Himalayan tree cotoneaster
Spreading cotoneaster
Many-flowered cotoneaster
Acuminate cotoneaster
Shiny cotoneaster
Bullate cotoneaster
Cotoneaster × watereri 'John Waterer'
Cotoneaster 'Cornubia'
Cotoneaster hybrid
Cotoneaster naoujanensis 'Berried Treasure'
Creeping cotoneaster
Cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus'
Cotoneaster morrisonensis
Box-leaved cotoneaster
Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus'
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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