Cotoneaster (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cotoneaster's red berries added a splash of color to the winter garden.
- A small cotoneaster was planted along the rock wall to spill its white flowers and pink stems down into the courtyard.
- In the autumn, the cotoneaster's foliage turned brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, making it a focal point in the garden.
- Cotoneaster branches with clusters of bright red berries were often used in Christmas decorations and wreaths.
- A groundcover cotoneaster with small pink flowers was planted beneath the taller shrubs to suppress weeds and stabilize the soil.