CORNUS mas

Large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree of rounded habit. Clusters of small yellow flowers appear in March and can be effective for up to 3 weeks. Edible cherry-like fruit ripen in September.

Product Description

CORNUS mas – Cornelian Cherry

Large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree of rounded habit. Clusters of small yellow flowers appear in March before leaves emerge and can be effective for up to 3 weeks. Edible cherry-like fruit ripens in September/August. Exfoliating bark. Native to central and southern Europe and western Asia.

Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade

Soil: Moist, Well-Drained, High Organic Matter

Size: Height 20ft., Spread 15ft.

Zone: 4-8

Flower: Gold/Yellow

Bloom Time: March

Attributes: Showy Flowers, Deer Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, Edible Fruits, Wildlife Food Source, Anthracnose Resistant