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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 4–8Climate Temperate
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a versatile deciduous shrub or small tree

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

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

Classification

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, image 54
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Thriving in zones 4-8, it bursts with small yellow flowers in early spring, followed by edible red fruit; cornus, image 53
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — reaching up to 15-25 feet with an equal spread; with an equivalent spread that grants it a rounded, image 52
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a versatile deciduous shrub or small tree; the ovate leaves turn purple in fall, image 51
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — shrub / tree for full or half; or as a standout specimen in a mixed border providing multi-season interest
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — or as a standout specimen in a mixed border providing multi-season interest; cornelian Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a versatile
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — with moderate drought tolerance once established; these blossoms offer early nectar for pollinators, a critical, image 56
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils; scientifically known as Cornus mas, image 55
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — scientifically known as Cornus mas; cornus mas is an excellent choice for hedging, image 57
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 60
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Originating from Southern and Central Europe into Western Asia; this multi-stemmed plant reaches a height of 15 to, image 59
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) — providing a vibrant visual interest.<br><br>Adding to its ornamental value; foliage transforms into a kaleidoscope, image 67
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — foliage transforms into a kaleidoscope of yellow and purplish-red hues; originating from Southern and Central, image 66
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) — These blossoms offer early nectar for pollinators, a critical ecological benefit; with low maintenance needs, image 64
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — blooming in clusters prior to the emergence of foliage, image 63
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — star-shaped yellow flowers; with moderate drought tolerance once established, image 62
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — with an equivalent spread that grants it a rounded; shrub / tree with yellow blooms, image 61
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — shrub / tree for full or half; or as a standout specimen in a mixed border providing multi-season interest, image 75
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornus mas produces edible red berries persisting into late summer; yellow flowers in the garden, image 68
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — It is cold-hardy and prefers full sun to partial shade; prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various, image 69
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — With low maintenance needs; star-shaped yellow flowers, image 70
Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Cornus mas is an excellent choice for hedging; it is cold-hardy and prefers full sun to partial shade, image 71

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