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shiny cotoneaster
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster lucidus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cotoneaster lucidus: Shiny Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster lucidus, commonly known as shiny cotoneaster or hedge cotoneaster, is a deciduous shrub appreciated for its ornamental qualities and adaptability.
Considerations for Pets
- Cotoneaster lucidus is a shrub with spreading branches.
Considerations for Children
- Cotoneaster lucidus is a shrub with spreading branches.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster lucidus Schltdl.
- Common Names: Shiny cotoneaster, hedge cotoneaster
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Synonyms:
- C. acutifolius
- C. acutifolius var lucidus
Distribution and Habitat
- Native Range: Siberia, Mongolia
- Status: Non-Native in England
- Adapted to tolerate colder weather.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deciduous, medium-sized shrub.
- Long, spreading branches.
- Leaves can turn red or yellow in autumn.
- Miniature shiny, dark green leaves (mentioned in reference to cotoneaster in general, although not specifically lucidus)
- Arching, shiny reddish-brown stems.
Additional Information
- Cotoneaster is a large genus of woody shrubs and small trees.
- The cotoneasters belong to the large and varied rose family (Rosaceae) of about 300 genera distributed throughout the northern hemisphere.
Resources
- Atlas for the British & Irish Flora species information pages for Cotoneaster lucidus
- Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- USDA Plant Characteristics, Cotoneaster acutifolius Turcz.
- Discover Life page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Cotoneaster lucidus