Chinese Cotoneaster

Common Name: Cotoneaster

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster chengkangensis

Origin: Native to China

Family: Rosaceae

Bloom time: Late spring/early summer

This interesting upright and arching cotoneaster has tiny pinkish/white flowers in late spring followed by orange berries in late summer and finally bright orange-red fall color. Discover this beautiful berry bush when in bloom near the Gainesville Ivester Visitor Center.