Cornelian Cherry Seed

Cornus mas

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Cornelian cherry is a large shrub or small densely branched deciduous tree. It produces a profusion of small yellow flowers on leafless twigs in late winter which result in red, cherry like fruits. The leaves turn reddish purple in autumn.

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Description

Cornus mas

Common name: Cornelian Cherry.

Native: Central and Southern Europe.

Provenance: Hungary

Size and spread (10 years): 3m x 2m

Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 39 weeks stratification treatment.

Seeds / kg:   c. 5800      98%viable

Ideal sowing period: Spring

Soil conditions: Tolerant of most soils.

Planting instructions: semi-shade, or light woodland setting

Mature height: 7m

Additional information

Weight 30.00 g
Size

Mini Seed Pack (approx 25 seeds), Seed Pack (approx 60 seeds)

Genus

Cornus

Family

Cornaceae

Flowering Month

January, February

Colour

yellow

Hardiness

Hardy

Life Cycle

tree

Evergreen

deciduous

Interest

flowers

Wildlife

yes

Requires

part shade, shelter