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Cornelian cherry
Cornus mas
shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its early yellow flowers and edible red fruits that ripen to deep red. It offers multi-season interest with attractive foliage and a dense branching structure.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
Central and Southern Europe, Western Asia
Function & Care
wildlife benefitmedicinalediblehedgerowpollinator nectary
Coppicing
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Notable Cultivars
'Elegant' and 'Flava' are known for superior fruit production and flavor. 'Variegata' offers ornamental variegated foliage but produces less fruit.