Botanical Name: Cornus mas
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Common Name: Corneliancherry Dogwood  
Plant photo of: Cornus mas
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum
  • Description

  • Notes

Corneliancherry is a deciduous, small, multi-stemmed tree or shrub, reaching about 20 feet tall and wide, with a rounded crown and low branching structure. Clusters of small yellow flowers appear March and April, and show the best against a dark background such as a brick or darkly painted wall. Red fruit follows, much enjoyed by birds, and it is edible for making preserves. Fruit can be messy, so underplant with groundcover to minimize cleanup. Leaves are green, with yellow fall color. Bark is exfoliating, with colors in the warm greys to brown.