Cotoneaster

Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub or creeping plant.

Curiosities

It is used as an ornamental plant to cover ground, walls, and rockeries. It’s a very interesting species for bonsai enthusiasts.

Height 1 to 2 meters
Leaves Oval, alternate, in distichous arrangement, 6 to 12 mm. Bright green on the upper side and glaucous on the underside.
Flowers/Fruit They flower abundantly in spring. They produce very decorative and abundant red berries.
Climate/Habitat They prefer sun but adapt well to partial shade. They do not tolerate very humid places, needing very well-drained soils. A species very resistant to cold.
Common Name Cotoneaster
Scientific Name Cotoneaster horizontalis
Genus Cotoneaster
Family Rosaceae

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El Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno acoge más de 120 especies animales de los cinco continentes que viven en régimen de semilibertad, distribuidos en recintos de grandes superficies donde coexisten una o varias especies.

Descubre el pulmón de Cabárceno

Un gran trabajo de recuperación medioambiental