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Cotoneaster zabelii

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster zabelii

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cotoneaster zabelii

Also known as Cherryred Cotoneaster or Zabel's Cotoneaster (and Zabels Zwergmispel in German), Cotoneaster zabelii is a deciduous shrub appreciated for its ornamental value.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant produces bright red fruits, which may be attractive to pets.
  • The plant is a shrub, suggesting it has woody stems that could pose a chewing hazard.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant produces bright red fruits, which may be attractive to children.
  • The plant is a shrub, suggesting it has woody stems.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cotoneaster zabelii C.K. Schneider
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Section: Cotoneaster
  • Series: Zabelioides
  • Synonyms: Mentions of Cotoneaster shansiensis J. Fryer & B. Hylm. as a possible synonym.
  • Varieties: Cotoneaster zabelii var. miniatus Rehder & E. H. Wilson

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native Range: China (specifically Shaanxi province).
  • Status in England and Scotland: Non-Native

Ecological Role

  • Listed as a non-native species in some regions, suggesting it can be found outside its natural habitat.
  • The text mentions it is considered an alien species in the Hungarian flora, meaning it has been introduced to that region.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous shrub, reaching up to 2 meters (approximately 6 to 9 feet) in height.
  • Young shoots are initially covered in loose greyish hairs (pubescent) which become smooth (glabrous) in the second year and turn dark brown.
  • Branchlets are dark reddish brown, terete (round in cross-section), and initially densely yellow pubescent.
  • Leaves are 1½ to 11½ inches in size.
  • Produces bright red fruits.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant is listed as beneficial for birds and wildlife.
  • It is considered a honey plant.
  • It can be deer resistant.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Cotoneaster zabelii 'Magyar'.
  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
  • Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds and plants.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Provides information on the Rosaceae family and Cotoneaster zabelii.
  • Tropicos: Offers name search functionality.
  • Discover Life: Provides information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution.