#Cornus mas dogwood full#

Common name refers to the cherry-like fruits which resemble in color the semi-precious gemstone carnelian (or cornelian). Specific epithet comes from the Latin word for male in reference to the absence of fruits that sometimes occurs for several years after new plants begin to bloom. Cornus is also the Latin name for cornelian cherry. The common name of this species refers to the cherry-like fruit that ripen over the summer to bright red and are sometimes eaten as preserves. Cornus is from the word cornu which means horn and refers to the hard wood. Genus name comes from the Latin word cornu meaning horn in probable reference to the strength and density of the wood. Cornelian cherry dogwood, Cornus mas Scientific Name. Fruits may be used for making syrups and preserves. Fruits are edible, although sour tasting fresh off the plant. Fruits are ellipsoid, fleshy, one-seeded berries (drupes to 5/8' long) which mature to cherry red in mid-summer. Ovate to elliptic dark green leaves (to 4' long) typically develop insignificant fall color. Each umbel is surrounded at the base by small, yellowish, petaloid bracts which are much less showy than the large decorative bracts found on some other species of dogwood such as Cornus florida (flowering dogwood) and Cornus kousa (kousa dogwood). Yellow flowers on short stalks bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge in dense, showy, rounded clusters (umbels to 3/4' wide). Scaly, exfoliating bark develops on mature trunks. It typically grows over time to 15-25' tall with a spread to 12-20' wide. 'Spring Glow' and 'Spring Sun' (also listed as 'Spring Grove') - Two cultivars that exhibit overall fine characteristics, with handsome foliage, rounded habit and bright yellow blooms.Cornus mas, commonly known as cornelian cherry, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to central and southern Europe into western Asia. Widely available, though probably not as hardy as other forms. 'Golden Glory' - An upright form that is a heavy bloomer. 'Flava' - A form that features fruit that is yellow and ripens a bit ahead of other types. The plant is much smaller and weaker than other forms. The leaves are edged with pink or yellow, though the color loses brilliance later in the season. 'Elegantissima' (also listed as 'Aureo-elegantissima', 'Tricolor' may be the same) - A striking variegated form that is gaining popularity. These three cultivars are notable for their heavy fruit set of fruit, which may be used for preserves, syrup, etc. mas is a edible food crop in many European areas, and its use as a culinary plant is increasing in this country. The leaves will age to green in warm weather climates, however.

'Aurea' - A yellow-foliage form that is very hardy. Actually a dogwood, Cornelian cherries can be used in the shrub border or in foundation plantings. branching to the ground prevents turf growth beneath unless limbed up This underutilized small tree has small yellow spring flowers followed by bright red cherry like fruit in the summer.works well in small groupings or groves.multiseasonal for flowers good quality summer foliage, fruit and bark.can be trimmed up at the base to make more tree-like and reveal the exfoliating bark better.prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil, but relatively adaptable.fairly easy to transplant, but can be slow to reestablish.not stunning, but relatively attractive.can be eaten when color becomes dark red or maroon.between 0.5' to 1' long and about 0.5' wide.flowers are best viewed against a dark background.Makes an ideal hedge, screen or trained as a specimen in shrub borders. Showy, small yellow flowers appear before green foliage emerges in spring. for the early bloom time, flowering is quite showy Valued for early spring bloom, this dogwood can be grown as a low-branching, multi-stemmed shrub or small garden tree.small yellow flowers in rounded clusters.mostly a mix of green and yellow with some purple-red highlights.Bark Notes: Pale grey bark begins to flake attractively as the plant ages.

#Cornus mas dogwood full#

overall, summer foliage is of high quality Zone: 4 to 8 Sun: Full sun to part shade Soil: Average to moist well-drained Size: 15 to 25 feet high and wide Bloom Notes: Clusters of tiny yellow flowers bloom in early spring usually in late March to early April.

leaves are 2' to 4' long and 0.75' to 1.5' wide.

branching is low branches hovering just above the ground.

typically multistemmed with a very short main trunk.

native to central and southern Europe and parts of western Asia.