Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000420
11/12/99

Cornus officinalis--Japanese Cornel


Hardiness Zones: 5 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: Japanese Cornel looks like Cornus mas, Cornelian
Cherry. The bark (Vis. 1) of C. officinalis is more
ornamental, but is hidden by the leaves. The flowers are
larger (Vis. 2) and later than those of C. mas, but
otherwise the trees are much the same. This large shrub or
small tree produces red fruits (Vis. 3).


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