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Cornus mas
Cornelian cherry
Masses of tiny, acid-yellow flowers on bare stems in January and February, followed by bright red, late summer fruits, and dark green...
10 litre pot | 1 - 1.2m tall
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Masses of tiny, acid-yellow flowers on bare stems in January and February, followed by bright red, late summer fruits, and dark green leaves, turning red-purple in autumn. This vigorous, spreading cornelian cherry is an excellent specimen for a woodland garden. It will happily grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade alongside Lonicera fragrantissima and Galanthus nivalis for an early, fragrant display.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Cornus mas:
Incorporate a quantity of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure in the planting hole to improve the moisture-retentive qualities the soil. In early spring remove any misplaced or crossing branches and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
