Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
rosea
ID:
986500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgew.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 46 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985838

Common Names

  • Cotoneaster Rosea
  • Rose Cotoneaster
  • Pink Cotoneaster

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Description

Cotoneaster rosea (also called Rose Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has an upright, spreading habit, with ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cotoneaster rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a windbreak or a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cotoneaster rosea are white and clustered in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark-brown and have a small tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotoneaster rosea is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they are well-rooted. Once the cuttings are well-rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Cotoneaster rosea

Cotoneaster rosea is native to Eastern Europe and can be found in woodlands and grasslands.

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,

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