Simons' Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster simonsii)
Description
Semi-evergreen hedge with glossy, small, dark green leaves, some of which turn red in autumn and winter. Small white flowers, tinged pink in June attract honeybees and bumblebees followed by persistent red berries in autumn good for wildlife. Shade tolerant.HEDGE Trim back vigorous shoots after flowering and trim to shape in February. For hedges 3-5ft (0.9m-1.5m). Plant 12-15ins (30-38cm) apart. SHRUB 7ft x 4ft (2.1m x 1.2m).
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Rosales
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Family: Rosaceae
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Genus: Cotoneaster
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