Authors: C. Stace, R. van der Meijden (ed.) & I. de Kort (ed.)
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Scientific name:

Cotoneaster affinis

Vernacular name:

Cotoneaster, Purpleberry


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Purpleberry Cotoneaster

Scientific name: Cotoneaster affinis Lindl.

Diagnostic features
Deciduous shrub or tree to 8m with erect to arching branches.
Leaves 4-10cm, flat, pubescent on lowerside.
Inflorescences up to 15-flowered.
Anthers mauve.
Fruits red, becoming purplish-black when fully ripe, 7-9mm, subglobose, with 2 stones showing at apex.

Habitat
Introduced-naturalized.

Distribution
Britain North to Cheshire; Himalayas.

This species is keyed out on Page 2382 and on Page 2391 in the Text Key.

Cotoneaster affinis
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