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Diels' cotoneaster
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster dielsianus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cotoneaster dielsianus - Diels' Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster dielsianus, commonly known as Diels' Cotoneaster or Chinese Cotoneaster, is a flowering shrub belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This shrub produces scarlet fruits.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster dielsianus E.Pritz. ex Diels
- Common Names: Diels' Cotoneaster, Chinese Cotoneaster
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Cotoneaster applanatus Duthie ex Veitch, Cotoneaster splendens, Cotoneaster sikangensis
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to W-China/ Zentralchina
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Diels' Cotoneaster is described as a low-spreading shrub with a distinct, delicate arching-branch habit.
- It is a deciduous shrub with a spreading, mounding habit.
- The shrub typically reaches a height of 5-7 feet.
- Leaves are dark green, glossy, and elliptic with entire margins.
- Produces pinkish flowers.
Ecological Role
- It is considered a semi-evergreen garden shrub.
Quirky Facts
- The gracefully arching branches are especially notable when covered with scarlet fruits.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Cotoneaster dielsianus.
- Encyclopedia of Life is a resource for information on Cotoneaster dielsianus.