Orange cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cotoneaster franchetii is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, midges. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild flavour though it is very mealy and full of seeds. — The fruit has a mild flavour though it is very mealy and full of seeds.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets in rocky sunny mountain regions, open hillsides at elevations of 1600 - 2900 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)