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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.
Cornus kousa
treeA fellow Cornaceae — similar growing habits to Cornelian cherry
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.
Water: Medium · Height: 600 cm · Soil: Adaptable to various soil types; prefers well-drained soil