cotoneaster
noun
co·to·ne·as·ter
kə-ˈtō-nē-ˌa-stər 
ˈkä-tᵊn-ˌē-
: any of a genus (Cotoneaster) of Old World flowering shrubs of the rose family
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Consider the berries of a dwarf cotoneaster, suggests Fine Gardening magazine, or an evergreen branch, for instance.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
That is not the case with vining ground covers like ivy and star jasmine or with shrubby spreaders like juniper and cotoneaster.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Choose pyracantha for orange or cotoneasters for red.
—Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
The plant that seems to be recommended most is the cotoneaster, which only needs an area 4-5 feet wide.
—oregonlive, 18 Feb. 2023
Now is also the time to trim back cotoneaster and caragana hedges and specimen plants.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Apr. 2021
Gardens with low-lying landscaping, such as arborvitae, spreading yews, junipers, cranberry cotoneaster and raised beds have higher potential for vole activity.
—Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
That is not the case with vining ground covers like ivy and star jasmine or with shrubby spreaders like juniper and cotoneaster.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Choose pyracantha for orange or cotoneasters for red.
—Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
The plant that seems to be recommended most is the cotoneaster, which only needs an area 4-5 feet wide.
—oregonlive, 18 Feb. 2023
Now is also the time to trim back cotoneaster and caragana hedges and specimen plants.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Apr. 2021
Gardens with low-lying landscaping, such as arborvitae, spreading yews, junipers, cranberry cotoneaster and raised beds have higher potential for vole activity.
—Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021
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“Cotoneaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotoneaster. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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