Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
granatensis
ID:
1019148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 41 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018486

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster
  • Cranberry Cotoneaster
  • Garnet Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster granatensis (also called Granada Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers with red fruits. It grows in open woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster granatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant and can be used to attract birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cotoneaster granatensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster granatensis is a deciduous shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Propagation is best done through softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be 4-6 inches long. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining, sandy soil and keep them moist until they are established.

Where to Find Cotoneaster granatensis

Cotoneaster granatensis can be found in the wild in the mountains of the Caucasus region.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-9363: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.