Cornus mas – Cornelian cherry

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Cornus mas – Cornelian cherry

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Indigenous in many parts of Central and Southern Europe where the plant grows from a shrub into a multiple-stemmed small tree with a dense, eventually round crown. Slow growing. Becomes as wide as it is high. Mature stems are grey brown and flaking, young twigs are green. The leaf is glossy green and turns into yellow or orange red in autumn. A striking inflorescence in winter, well before the leaves appear. The plant is completely covered with yellow flowers that appear in small, spherical umbels. In early autumn they are followed by oval, shiny red berry-like stone fruits of circa 2 cm across. They hang from short stalks and are edible, but taste slightly sour. Suitable for making marmelade, juice and wine. Root growth is densely branched and shallow. Prefers calcareous soils.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Multi-stem (6) High (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
200/250 high
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
5 - 6 m
Crown
wide ovate to round, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey brown, flaking in small plates
Leaf
ovate to oval, glossy green, 5 - 10 cm
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
in small umbels, yellow, February/March
Fruits
shiny red berry, edible, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
preferably calcareous
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem, screenform on trunk
Origin
Central and Southern Europe, Asia Minor
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree Screen on stem calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellow February average growing Conspicuous bloom all species Attractive autumn colour provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits playground tree
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Roof gardens
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Frequently asked questions
Cornus mas

Cornus mas can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cornus mas is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Cornus mas turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Cornus mas is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cornus mas with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cornus mas blooms in february.
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