Cotoneaster multiflorus, commonly known as Many-Flowered Cotoneaster, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to a variety of habitats including rocky hillsides, forest margins, and scrublands in Central Asia, East Asia, and the Caucasus. It typically grows to a height and width of 6-15 feet (1.8-4.6 meters), with a rounded and dense habit that provides structure in the landscape. The plant is adorned with small, white to pale pink flowers in late spring, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators. In the fall, it produces bright red berries that are attractive to birds and other wildlife.

Many-Flowered Cotoneaster is valued for its versatility in the garden, offering year-round interest with its spring flowers, lush green foliage, and autumn berries. It is often used in urban plantings, as a border shrub, for hedges, and in wildlife gardens. This plant is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. While it requires moderate watering, once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant. Gardeners should be cautious, as it can become invasive outside its native range, spreading by seed dispersed by birds.CC BY-SA 4.0