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

Examples of cotoneaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The small, glossy green leaves of rockspray cotoneaster are usually deciduous in Zones 5 and 6, and frequently remain through the winter in Zone 7. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026

Some popular choices include forsythia, staghorn sumac, or cotoneaster shrubs. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026

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

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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Latin cotoneum quince + New Latin -aster

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cotoneaster

• easter