Cotoneaster conspicuus (Tibetan cotoneaster, 大果栒子 da guo xun zi) is a slow-growing, densely-branched, evergreen shrub native to southeast Tibet. It grows to 1 to 1.5 meters in height, with white five-stellate flowers followed by scarlet fruit, 8–10 mm in diameter.
The cultivar 'Decorus' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Synonyms Cotoneaster conspicuus (Messel) Messel Cotoneaster conspicuus var. decorus P.G.Russell Cotoneaster microphyllus var. conspicuus Messel
References
Holotype: Russell, P. G. 1938. Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 51: 184. Hortipedia entry