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cotoneaster

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster multiflorus

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub, Tree

Duration: Perennial

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Cotoneaster: A Versatile Garden Shrub

Cotoneasters are popular plants for gardens of all sizes. Known for their hardiness and attractive appearance, they offer a range of options from ground cover to hedging. However, some species are considered invasive.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some cotoneasters have berries that may be attractive to pets.
  • Cotoneaster species can vary significantly in size, with some growing into shrubs up to 3 meters high and wide, which may present a physical obstruction for smaller animals.

Considerations for Children

  • Some cotoneasters have berries that may be attractive to children.
  • Cotoneaster species can vary significantly in size, with some growing into shrubs up to 3 meters high and wide, which may present a physical obstruction for smaller children.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Cotoneaster
  • Common Names: Harrow cotoneaster (Cotoneaster harrovianus), Wall Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Cotoneaster
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Palaearctic region, with a strong concentration in East Asia.
  • Cotoneaster cambricus is specifically found in the Great Orme in Llandudno, Wales.

Ecological Role

  • Some cotoneaster species are considered non-native invasive plants, spreading through wind, birds, and other animals.
  • Many cotoneaster species available in garden centers are highly invasive, and in some regions, it is illegal to plant them.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cotoneasters range in size from 6-inch ground covers to 10-foot hedge plants.
  • Cotoneaster harrovianus is an evergreen shrub with arching stems, growing up to 3 meters in height and width.
  • Deciduous cotoneasters are known for their attractive flowers in late spring and early summer, and especially for their brilliant displays of berries.
  • Cotoneaster horizontalis is a woody, perennial, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with horizontally spreading branches.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Cotoneasters attract wildlife to gardens.
  • Birds contribute to the spread of invasive cotoneaster species.

Further Information

  • Burncoose Nurseries
  • Crocus
  • Wyevale Garden Centres
  • Jacksons Nurseries