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hollyberry cotoneaster
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster bullatus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cotoneaster bullatus
Also known as Hollyberry Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster bullatus is a shrub belonging to the Rose family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces berries that may attract animals.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces berries that may attract children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster bullatus Bois
- Common Name: Hollyberry Cotoneaster
- Synonym: Cotoneaster bullatus f. floribundus
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Subtribe: Pyrinae
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to China.
- Non-native in England and Scotland.
- Frequently found as a bird-sown garden escape.
Ecological Role
- Considered non-native in some regions.
- Plantlife is actively working to remove certain cotoneaster species, including C. bullatus, to protect rare native species.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deciduous shrub that can grow to a medium to large size.
- Known for its abundant autumn red berries.
- Large, ovate leaves.
- Small pink flowers appear in early summer.
- Can grow up to 3 meters tall.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The berries are particularly attractive to songbirds.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- NBN (National Biodiversity Network)
- Dave's Garden
- GRIN Taxonomy