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Cotoneaster glaucophyllus

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster glaucophyllus

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cotoneaster glaucophyllus: An Overview

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, commonly known as glaucous cotoneaster, grayleaf cotoneaster, or bright bead cotoneaster, is a species appreciated for its attractive foliage and berries. It's often mispronounced as "Coton Easter."

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant produces berries, which may be attractive to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant produces berries, which may be attractive to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cotoneaster glaucophyllus Franchet
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Synonyms: Cotoneaster serotinus
  • Varieties:
    • Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var. meiophyllus W. W. Smith
    • Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var. serotinus (Hutchinson) L. T. Lu & A. R. Brach (accepted name)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to China and the Himalayas.
  • Naturalized in Western Australia.
  • Often found in rocky habitats.

Ecological Role

  • In some regions, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus is considered an invasive weed.
  • The plant can act as a host for bacterial fire blight.

Morphological Characteristics

  • An evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or small tree, typically growing to 1-5 meters (3-16 feet) in height, but can reach 3-4 meters.
  • Has a spreading habit with stiff, arching branches, often resulting in an irregular outline.
  • Leaves are elliptic to ovate, ranging from 1.5-4 cm wide and 30-80mm long, with a leaf stalk of 0.7-1.2 cm. Young leaves of Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var meiophyllus are tinged with pink.
  • Produces small white flowers in mid-summer, followed by showy clusters of late-season berries.
  • The fruit (pome) is 6-10 mm long and almost globe-shaped.
  • Foliage is smoky gray-green and silvery-gray.

Quirky Facts

  • The name is often mispronounced as two separate words: "Coton" and "Easter".

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Can act as a host for bacterial fire blight.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • Catalogue of Life