Himalayan Cotoneaster - Cotoneaster simonsii
Himalayan Cotoneaster is a large, upright shrub with small, glossy oval or elliptic leaves and white flowers, followed by rather large, bright scarlet berries in autumn. As with most cotoneasters detailed examination is needed for a safe id.
Usually in parks and gardens or as an escape from cultivation.
In flower during May, June and July.
Semi-evergreen perennial.
Occasional but widespread, especially in the north and west of Britain.
Rare or rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. It was not recorded in the 1979 Flora survey of Leicestershire.
steven lewis
welby
11 October 2017
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Species profile
- Common names
- Himalayan Cotoneaster, Khasia Berry
- Species group:
- Trees, Shrubs & Climbers
- Kingdom:
- Plantae
- Order:
- Rosales
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 11/10/2017 (Lewis, Steven)
- Last record:
- 11/10/2017 (Lewis, Steven)
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