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Cornelian Dogwood

Cornus Mas

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Overview

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a versatile deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching up to 15-25 feet with an equal spread. Thriving in zones 4-8, it bursts with small yellow flowers in early spring, followed by edible red fruit. The ovate leaves turn purple in fall, and its exfoliating bark adds winter interest. Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils, with moderate drought tolerance once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — The ovate leaves turn purple in fall, and its exfoliating bark adds winter interest; shrub / tree for full or half
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornus mas produces edible red berries persisting into late summerCornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Summer presents dark green, elliptical leaves; reaching up to 15-25 feet with an equal spread, image 65Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a versatile deciduous shrub or small tree; the ovate leaves turn purple in fall, image 101Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — yellow flowers in the gardenCornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — is a versatile and hardy deciduous shrub renowned for its year-round landscape appeal; thriving in zones 4-8, it, image 58Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornus mas produces edible red berries persisting into late summer; yellow flowers in the garden, image 118+132

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.
Mature width
15–20 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — The ovate leaves turn purple in fall, and its exfoliating bark adds winter interest; shrub / tree for full or half
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornus mas produces edible red berries persisting into late summer
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Summer presents dark green, elliptical leaves; reaching up to 15-25 feet with an equal spread, image 65
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a versatile deciduous shrub or small tree; the ovate leaves turn purple in fall, image 101
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — yellow flowers in the garden
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — is a versatile and hardy deciduous shrub renowned for its year-round landscape appeal; thriving in zones 4-8, it, image 58
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornus mas produces edible red berries persisting into late summer; yellow flowers in the garden, image 118
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — reaching up to 15-25 feet with an equal spread; with an equivalent spread that grants it a rounded, image 102
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — with moderate drought tolerance once established; these blossoms offer early nectar for pollinators, a critical ecological
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — reaching up to 15-25 feet with an equal spread; with an equivalent spread that grants it a rounded, image 77
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — this multi-stemmed plant reaches a height of 15 to 25 feet; providing a vibrant visual interest.<br><br>Adding to, image 85
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Originating from Southern and Central Europe into Western Asia
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — this multi-stemmed plant reaches a height of 15 to 25 feet
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — with moderate drought tolerance once established; these blossoms offer early nectar for pollinators, a critical, image 106
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — shrub / tree for full or half
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — These blossoms offer early nectar for pollinators, a critical ecological benefit; with low maintenance needs, image 89
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — is a versatile and hardy deciduous shrub renowned for its year-round landscape appeal; thriving in zones 4-8, it, image 108
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornus mas produces edible red berries persisting into late summer; yellow flowers in the garden
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — this multi-stemmed plant reaches a height of 15 to 25 feet; providing a vibrant visual interest.<br><br>Adding to, image 110
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — reaching up to 15-25 feet with an equal spread; with an equivalent spread that grants it a rounded
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — With low maintenance needs; star-shaped yellow flowers
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — star-shaped yellow flowers
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils; scientifically known as Cornus mas, image 105
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