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Simons' cotoneaster
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster simonsii
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Simons' Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster simonsii)
Cotoneaster simonsii, commonly known as Simons' Cotoneaster or Himalayan Cotoneaster, is a versatile shrub belonging to the rose family. This plant has found its place in gardens and the wild, offering both ornamental value and ecological impact.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces fruit and leaves.
- The plant is grown in gardens and parks and frequently found growing wild.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster simonsii Baker
- Common Names: Simons' Cotoneaster, Himalayan Cotoneaster
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Synonyms: Cotoneaster symondsii T. Moore (Note: Some sources consider C. symondsii a distinct but related species)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Himalayas.
- Naturalized in the United Kingdom, where it has escaped cultivation and become established in the wild.
- Present but not as common in the United States.
- Frequently found growing wild, possibly through bird droppings dispersing the seeds.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub.
- Grows to a height of approximately 3 meters (9 feet) and a width of 2 meters (6 feet).
- Demonstrates a fast growth rate.
- Hardy to zone 5 (UK).
- In leaf from January 12th.
- Flowers from May onwards.
Ecological Role
- Grown in gardens and parks.
- Can spread into the wild, possibly dispersed by birds.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: Symbol COSI82
- ITIS: TSN 501654
- Dave's Garden