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Cornus mas
Cornelian-cherry Dogwood
Small lemon-yellow flowers open before the dark green drooping oval leaves appear. The blooms are followed by red drupes. Attractive grayish-brown bark will exfoliate with maturity. Leaves will exhibit a purple fall colour.
- » Small yellow flowers, blooming in early spring before forsythia
- » Glossy oval red drupes, held in clusters, are attractive to birds
- » Drooping, glossy green leaves turn to dull purple in the fall
- » Bark on mature wood exfoliates for added winter interest
- » Bloom Time: Early Spring
2gal
$43.06
3gal
$46.31
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flowering Time
| • | Early Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus mas
Grows best in medium moisture and an acidic, well-drained soil, however, they will tolerate a range of light levels. Can be grown as a specimen tree or shrub.
