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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.
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: 4,800
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Tolerant of most soils.
Planting instructions: semi-shade, or light woodland setting
Mature height: 7m
| Weight | 30.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Seed Pack (approx 90 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 |
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