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Cornus mas, also known as European cornel, is a medium to large deciduous shrub or small tree in the dogwood family (Cornaceae), native to Western Europe, Southern Europe, and Southwestern Asia. It grows 5–12 m tall with dark brown branches and greenish twigs, producing small yellow flowers in late winter (February–March) before the leaves appear, followed by oblong red drupes about 2 cm long.
Water: Medium · Height: 600 cm · Soil: Adaptable to various soil types; prefers well-drained soil
Cornelian cherry is usually grown from cuttings rather than seed. Take a healthy stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and root it in moist, free-draining compost.
Lonicera caerulea
fruit
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Cornelian cherry
Persea americana
fruitThrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Cornelian cherry
Cornus kousa
treeA fellow Cornaceae — similar growing habits to Cornelian cherry
Rubus fruticosus agg.
fruit
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Cornelian cherry
These three thrive alongside Cornelian cherry — and alongside each other.
