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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000419
11/12/99

Cornus mas--Cornelian Cherry


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Yellow
Fruit: Red

Comments: Cornelian Cherry is a small tree or (Vis. 3) large
shrub. The yellow flowers (Vis. 4) are produced in very
early spring when few other woody plants are in bloom. The
red fruit (Vis. 5) is edible and is partially hidden by the
leaves. The fall color is red.

Cultivars:
'Aurea' - New foliage is yellow, becoming yellow-green.
'Golden Glory' - More upright and free flowering than the
species, best used as a small tree (Vis. 1).
'Redstone' - Heavy fruit production, dense habit.
'Variegata' - The green leaves (Vis. 2) have white
borders.

References for Cultivars: Sheridan Nurseries 1990, Bailey
Nurseries 1999, Lake County Nursery 1999, Wayside Gardens
1996, Iseli Nursery 1999, Scarff's Nursery 1999, Gee Farms
1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999, Carlton Plants 1999.


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