Monday, July 13, 2009

Cotoneaster taoensis

"Cotoneaster taoensis used to be frequently found in cultivation in botanic gardens and private collections as C. 'Hessei', sometimes labeled Rock 13535. This is a good, garden-worthy dwarf shrub. Recently reintroduced into cultivation.

- Jeanette Fryer &b Bertil Hylmo (2009) Cotoneasters: A Comprehensive Guide to Shrubs for Flowers, Fruit, And Foliage

I saw a great many specimens labeled Cotoneaster 'Hessei' at the Chicago Botanic Garden. They obviously have a great fondness for this particular cultivar.

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