Cornus mas

Cornus mas Details

Cornus mas, commonly known as the Cornelian Cherry Dogwood, is grown for its impressive flowering, attractive form, and autumn fruits. Small, yellow flowers adorn the tree in spring just before the leaves emerge. These result in red fruits in autumn which are great for attracting birds. It grows with a single trunk and carries, lush, dark green leaves. As autumn progresses the leaves develop impressive shades of red before falling. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost and cool climates. Cornus mas makes an excellent specimen tree and is great for including in mixed plantings, for lining an entranceway, or planting in a courtyard.