Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Fryer & B.Hylmö
Source:
rjp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Cotoneasters : 311 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005148
Common Names
- Emei Cotoneaster
- Cotoneaster emeiensis
- Emei's Cotoneaster
Description
Cotoneaster emeiensis (also called Emei Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has a rounded form and can reach up to 2 m in height. The leaves are simple and have toothed margins. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cotoneaster emeiensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it is low-maintenance and has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, as it is very hardy and can tolerate a wide range of climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cotoneaster emeiensis are white to pink, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotoneaster emeiensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in the summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Cotoneaster emeiensis
Cotoneaster emeiensis can be found in the mountains of central and eastern Asia.
Species in the Cotoneaster genus
Cotoneaster rosiflorus,
Cotoneaster buxifolius,
Cotoneaster bullatus,
Cotoneaster divaricatus,
Cotoneaster parnassicus,
Cotoneaster insculptus,
Cotoneaster acutifolius,
Cotoneaster nitidus,
Cotoneaster tomentosus,
Cotoneaster horizontalis,
Cotoneaster simonsii,
Cotoneaster obtusus,
Cotoneaster nitens,
Cotoneaster dielsianus,
Cotoneaster congestus,
Cotoneaster rosea,
Cotoneaster obscurus,
Cotoneaster aitchisonii,
Cotoneaster angustus,
Cotoneaster melanocarpus,
Cotoneaster coriaceus,
Cotoneaster dokeriensis,
Cotoneaster floccosus,
Cotoneaster frigidus,
Cotoneaster glabratus,
Cotoneaster glaucophyllus,
Cotoneaster gracilis,
Cotoneaster hebephyllus,
Cotoneaster megalocarpus,
Cotoneaster henryanus,
Cotoneaster neopopovii,
Cotoneaster tjuliniae,
Cotoneaster kangdingensis,
Cotoneaster kotschyi,
Cotoneaster kweitschoviensis,
Cotoneaster langei,
Cotoneaster ludlowii,
Cotoneaster luristanicus,
Cotoneaster majusculus,
Cotoneaster meiophyllus,
Cotoneaster melanotrichus,
Cotoneaster meyeri,
Cotoneaster morulus,
Cotoneaster muliensis,
Cotoneaster alatavicus,
Cotoneaster allochrous,
Cotoneaster armenus,
Cotoneaster goloskokovii,
Cotoneaster ignavus,
Cotoneaster insignis,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala,
Acaena antarctica,
Acaena argentea,
Acaena boliviana,
Acaena buchananii,
Acaena echinata,
Acaena agnipila,
Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
Acaena eupatoria,
Acaena integerrima,
Acaena leptacantha,
Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
Acaena masafuerana,
Acaena patagonica,
Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
Acaena pallida,
Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
Acaena hirsutula,
Acaena fissistipula,
Acaena glabra,
Acaena tesca,
Acaena juvenca,
Acaena emittens,
Acaena dumicola,
Acaena profundeincisa,
Acaena minor,
Acaena alpina,
Acaena montana,
Acaena myriophylla,
Acaena poeppigiana,
Acaena anserovina,
Acaena sericea,
Acaena latebrosa,
Acaena sarmentosa,
Acaena elongata,
Acaena exigua,
Acaena rorida,
Acaena novae-zelandiae,
Acaena pinnatifida,
Acaena inermis,