Cornus mas

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Cornelian cherryShrub, DeciduousFamily: Cornaceae

Height: 5mSpread: 5m
Hardy

Autumn colour

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The Cornelian cherry, Cornus mas, is an undemanding and reliable shrub or small tree from central Europe, easily grown in most soils and positions. Its main season of interest is early spring, when small bright yellow flowers open all along the naked stems. These are followed by handsome leaves which turn reddish-purple in autumn, an impressive background for the bright red, cherry-like edible fruits. No routine pruning is needed, although bushes can be cut back any time while dormant if they are becoming too large The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyesyesyes**yesFlowersyes**yesFruitsyesyesyesPruneyes

Cornus ‘Mas’ and wildlife

Cornus ‘Mas’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Cornus ‘Mas’ poisonous?

Cornus ‘Mas’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People