Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry)

Remarkably ornamental and adaptable, Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry) is a deciduous shrub or small tree providing multiseason interest. In late winter to early spring, a profusion of small, rounded clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers open on the naked branches and will persist for several weeks. The showy blooms are followed by attractive, glossy red, cherry-like fruits in midsummer. Edible, they may be used for syrups and preserves.

Bushy, this small to medium-sized flowering tree sports oval dark green leaves that turn purple in the fall before shedding to the ground and revealing the rough, rich brown, exfoliating bark. A tough landscape tree of great beauty.

• Winner of the Gold Medal award of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and of the Cary Award, which recognizes plants that are particularly adequate for New England, offer superior landscape appeal, are winter hardy, and are pest resistant.
• Grows up to 15-25 ft. tall (450-750 cm) and 12-20 ft. wide (360-600 cm)
• A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers moist, organically rich soils.
• Perfect as a specimen plant, hedge, or screen for cottage gardens.
• Low maintenance, this plant is deer-resistant.
• Promptly remove any suckers to prevent spread.
• Dogwoods are susceptible to a range of pests and diseases.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting
• Native to Central and Southern Europe into Western Asia