cotoneaster

Thân thiện

A gardener plants a cotoneaster shrub in a sunny garden bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of shrub: Any of numerous shrubs belonging to the genus Cotoneaster, characterized by small, glossy leaves, clusters of small white or pink flowers, and often bright red or black berries. They are commonly used in landscaping and gardening for ornamental purposes, particularly valued for their colorful autumn foliage and persistent fruit.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden's border was lined with a dense, low-growing cotoneaster.
  • In autumn, the cotoneaster's leaves turn brilliant shades of red and orange.
  • The tiny red berries of the cotoneaster provide food for birds during the winter.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/horticultural contexts: The term is used to specify species or cultivars within the genus, often noting growth habits (e.g., "creeping cotoneaster," "hedge cotoneaster").
  • For ground cover on the slope, the landscaper recommended Cotoneaster dammeri, a prostrate cotoneaster.

Variants and Related Words

• Genus Cotoneaster: The scientific botanical genus name to which all cotoneaster shrubs belong.
• Cotoneaster berry/fruit: Refers specifically to the small pome fruit produced by these shrubs.

Synonyms

• Ornamental shrub: A general term for shrubs grown primarily for decorative purposes.
• Berry bush: A general term for shrubs that produce berries, though not specific to cotoneaster.

Related Phrases/Idioms

(This word is a specific botanical noun and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. any shrub of the genus Cotoneaster: erect or creeping shrubs having richly colored autumn foliage and many small white to pinkish flowers followed by tiny red or black fruits