Cotoneaster integrifolius

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Cotoneaster integrifolius
Cotoneaster integrifolius leaves and fruits
Cotoneaster integrifolius leaves and fruits
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Maloideae
Genus: Cotoneaster
Species: C. integrifolius
Binomial name
Cotoneaster integrifolius

Cotoneaster integrifolius is a species of plant. It is a low growing shrub. It has been grown as ornamental plants in gardens and public rock gardens. It has been introduced to Ireland, but has become neutralised. It produces a red berry-like pome fruit. The fruits are an important food source for birds that disperse the seeds in their droppings. They are sometimes grown as a hedge for home security.



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