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Foraging Silverleaf cotoneaster

Cotoneaster pannosus

Typically in season from September to May in the northern hemisphere. Found in Scrub & hedgerows, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Silverleaf cotoneaster (Cotoneaster pannosus)

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When Silverleaf cotoneaster is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak September to May. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

Silverleaf cotoneaster is usually found in Scrub & hedgerows, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges.

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Toxic look-alikes: Scarlet firethorn, European holly, Franchet's cotoneaster. Only forage with a confident ID.

Take Silverleaf cotoneaster into the field

Open Silverleaf cotoneaster in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Silverleaf cotoneaster: common questions

When is Silverleaf cotoneaster in season?

Silverleaf cotoneaster is generally in season from September to May in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Silverleaf cotoneaster grow?

Silverleaf cotoneaster is usually found in Scrub & hedgerows, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges.

Is Silverleaf cotoneaster safe to forage?

Toxic look-alikes: Scarlet firethorn, European holly, Franchet's cotoneaster. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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