Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Cotoneaster franchetii



  • Common Name - oranger cotoneaster
  • Botanical Name - Cotoneaster franchetii
  • Family - Rosaceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Bark - lightly fissured, smooth, brown
  • Leaf - simple, elliptic shape, acute apex, acute base, entire margin
  • Flower - cyme inflorescence, perfect, white/pink, July - August
  • Fruit - pome, red, September - October
  • Habit - arching
  • Form - oval, horizontal, round
  • Size - 2-3 m
  • Culture - full sun/part shade, well drained soil
  • Use - erosion control, ground cover

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