Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry Dogwood) is a tough, long-lived dogwood that you can grow as a large multi-stemmed shrub or train into a small tree. In very early spring, tight clusters of small yellow flowers open on bare branches, bringing color when little else is in bloom. As the season warms, glossy green leaves fill in and the plant develops an attractive, dense outline.

By mid to late summer, Cornus mas produces olive-shaped fruits that ripen to dark red. They are edible and often used for jelly or other preserves, and they also add ornamental interest as they hang among the foliage. If you leave some fruit to ripen on the plant, you will often notice increased wildlife activity, especially birds that come to feed and shelter in the branches.

Place your Cornus mas in full sun for the best flowering and fruiting, though it also performs well in part shade. It adapts to a range of soils as long as drainage is reasonable, and it can handle leaner sites once established. Mature plants typically reach about 15-25 feet tall with a similar spread, so give it room to develop its natural form.

For easiest care, water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system, then irrigate during extended dry spells. Prune after flowering if you want to maintain a single trunk, keep it narrower, or encourage a more open canopy for air flow. With minimal routine attention, Cornus mas can provide dependable early-season bloom, summer fruit, and a sturdy structure for year-round garden presence.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 180-300"
• Spread: 180-240"
• Attracts: Birds

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