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

Cotoneaster frigidus

Vernacular name:

Cotoneaster, Tree


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Tree Cotoneaster

Scientific name: Cotoneaster frigidus Wall. ex Lindl.

Diagnostic features
Deciduous to semi-evergreen, erect shrub or strong tree to 8(18)m.
Leaves 6-15cm, flat, pubescent on lowerside.
Inflorescences usually more than 20-flowered.
Anthers purple.
Fruits usually bright red, sometimes orange, yellow or crimson, 4-6mm, depressed-globose, with 2 stones.

Habitat
Introduced-naturalized.

Distribution
Frequent in British Isles; Himalayas.

This species is keyed out on Page 2390 and on Page 2411 in the Text Key.

Hybrids
- See Cotoneaster watereri(x) Exell (= Cotoneaster frigidus x Cotoneaster salicifolius)

Cotoneaster frigidus
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