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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

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) — foliage transforms into a kaleidoscope of yellow and purplish-red hues; originating from Southern and Central Europe into

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Summer presents dark green, elliptical leaves; reaching up to 15-25 feet with an equal spread, image 90

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — Summer presents dark green, elliptical leaves; reaching up to 15-25 feet with an equal spread

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 119

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — providing a vibrant visual interest.<br><br>Adding to its ornamental value

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) — blooming in clusters prior to the emergence of foliage, image 63

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — It is cold-hardy and prefers full sun to partial shade

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) — with an equivalent spread that grants it a rounded

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 94

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) — with moderate drought tolerance once established; these blossoms offer early nectar for pollinators, a critical, image 56

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) — foliage transforms into a kaleidoscope of yellow and purplish-red hues; originating from Southern and Central, image 91

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — or as a standout specimen in a mixed border providing multi-season interest; cornelian Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a, image 97

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — With low maintenance needs

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — star-shaped yellow flowers; with moderate drought tolerance once established

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) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soils; scientifically known as Cornus mas, image 55

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 low maintenance needs; star-shaped yellow flowers, image 95

Cornelian Dogwood (Cornus Mas) — star-shaped yellow flowers; with moderate drought tolerance once established, image 112

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Ivana Kruljević, CC BY 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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