Cornus Mas / Cornelian Cherry

Genus - Cornus
Species - Mas
Common name - Cornelian Cherry
Other names - Sorbet, Cornus mascula
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 8
Height - 15'-25' / 5 - 8 (12) m
Spread - 15'-20' / 5 - 6 (12) m
Plant type - Shrub
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Clay, Loam, Well Drained
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Lemon Yellow
Plant growth rate - Medium

Despite the common name, Cornelian cherry is actually a dogwood. This deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub to small tree can become quite large with age. It is native to the woods of Europe and western Asian, and is one of the earliest shrubs to bloom there. Its small, yellow flowers appear in late winter to very early spring and are followed by red, cherry-like edible fruits in late summer that are tart and mealy.

For live plants, we can't send them to Alaska and Hawaii. If the order has already been placed, we will cancel it.

Happy Gardening!