Scientific Name
Cotoneaster glaucophyllus
Common Name
Cotoneaster
Origin
Native of China
Family
Malaceae
Distinguishing Characteristics
Tall shrub to small tree, 1.5 to 4 metres tall.
Leaves are oval in shape, 3 to 8 cm long, dark green above and lower surface is covered with soft white hairs.
Clusters of tiny white flowers (about 8 mm across and with 5 petals) appear in Spring to Summer on hairy stems.
Fruit is round and red
Other plants easily confused with this plant
Other species of Cotoneaster all of which have been introduced to Australia.
Sources & References
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Prepared by: Bev Debrincat November 2010