Cornus Mas (Cornelian Cherry)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Winter), Variegated green-white Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Cornus Mas description: This deciduous shrub is much cherished for its flowers- producing clusters of yellow flowers on bear winter stems. Foliage also turns an impressive red in autumn. An ideal specimen or grown at the rear of a bed. 5m x 5m.

Cornus Mas cultivation notes: This shrubby Cornus flourishes in any fertile well drained soil and can be planted in sun or partial shade. Avoid pruning - removing only dead, diseased and dying wood if possible

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Produces winter flowers.


Design & Plant Use for Cornus Mas:
  • Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils


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