Dogwood
Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas)
Seller: ALLIKASILM
19,90 €
About this product
Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) is a large shrub or small tree and one of the first to flower in spring. Yellow blooms open in March–April before the leaves.
In autumn it bears red edible fruit used for jams and compotes. The leaves are oval and turn reddish in autumn.
It is tough and long-lived, suitable as a specimen, hedge or wildlife planting, and tolerates chalky soil and drought.
Specifications
- Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
- Height: 4–6 m
- Spread: 3–5 m
- Flowering: March–April, yellow
- Fruit: red, edible, August–September
- Light: sun to part shade
- Soil: well-drained, tolerates lime
- Hardiness: high (zone 5)
Advice from our agronomist
Planting. Plant in spring or autumn in sun or part shade in well-drained soil.
Care. Slow-growing and low-maintenance; remove old branches if needed.
Watering and feeding. Water young plants in dry spells. Compost or a balanced fertiliser in spring is enough.
Winter and pruning. Fully hardy. Prune after flowering only if needed.
Codes and attributes
| Warehouse code | 3446 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 20034467 |
| Category | Dogwood |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days