Cotoneaster congestus

Cotoneaster congestus (= Cotoneaster microphyllus var. glacialis, Cotoneaster pyrenaicus) is a shrub.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Cotoneaster congestus 11.1 History 11.2 Cotoneaster congestus in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Cotoneaster congestus was described in 1869 by John Gilbert Baker. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Cotoneaster congestus is a species in the genus Cotoneaster which contains 261 species and belongs to the family of the Rosaceae (Rose Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The shrubs grow to a height of approximately 0,7 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Cotoneaster congestus is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are pale green and elliptic with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are five-petaled and white. The plants bloom from June to July. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The red fruits are pomes. They develop in autumn.

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[edit] Distribution

Cotoneaster congestus is native to the Himalaya.

[edit] Cultivation

Cotoneaster congestus prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil, sandy or loamy clay soil that is moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Cotoneaster congestus

[edit] History

[edit] Cotoneaster congestus in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Cotoneaster congestusfr:Cotoneaster congestus