Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, commonly known as glaucous cotoneaster' or bright bead cotoneaster, is a native plant of China and the Himalayas.

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus is a spreading evergreen shrub growing up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. The oblong leaves are 1.5–4 centimetres (0.59–1.57 in) wide by 3–8 centimetres (1.2–3.1 in) long, with hairy undersides when young. Clumps of red berries are produced after flowering.