Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cornus mas Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Shrub Like
Description:
Large deciduous shrub or small tree with dark-green foliage and masses of showy yellow flowers during late Winter and Spring followed by red fruit. Fruit is edible but sour when fresh, it is best to use for making preserves and syrups. Grows approx. 4.5-6m tall x 4.5-6m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Edible Garden, Hedging / Screening, Park And Gardens
Pests & Diseases: Borers, Leaf Miner, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cornaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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