Cornus mas
Common Name: "Cornellian cherry dogwood"
Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree Family: Cornaceae Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Average soil Moisture: Well-drained, moist Plant Height x Width: 15-20' x 15' Leaf: Oval leaves turning red in fall Flower: Yellow flowers in small umbels before the leaves Bloom Time: Late winter Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Lightly prune as needed, promptly remove root suckers to control growth Landscape use: Valued for its very early spring bloom. Best as a hedge, screen or foundation plant or as a specimen or grouping in the shrub border. May be naturalized in open woodland or naturalized areas. May also be trained as a small tree Pest and Disease: No serious problems Native Range: Europe, Western Asia Planting Instructions: Fruits are messy so do not plant over driveways, patios or walkways Propagation: Semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings, grafting Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer tolerant |