cultivar
noun
cul·ti·var
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvär 
-ˌver
: an organism and especially one of an agricultural or horticultural variety or strain originating and persistent under cultivation
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Regular pruning is key not only to contain the shrub's size, but also to prevent older cultivars from reseeding.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Look for improved cultivars that are resistant to fire blight and scab.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Specific cultivars retain their berries for a longer period, whereas birds more readily eat others.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
Although the species grows up to 30 feet, this particular cultivar does not exceed 12 feet in height.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Look for improved cultivars that are resistant to fire blight and scab.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Specific cultivars retain their berries for a longer period, whereas birds more readily eat others.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
Although the species grows up to 30 feet, this particular cultivar does not exceed 12 feet in height.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Cultivar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivar. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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