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Cornus mas

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The tree Cornus mas (cornelian cherry dogwood) bears showy and bright yellow blossoms during early spring. This plant is upright and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is showy, spotted and exfoliating in texture. Showy and medium red fruit are produced by Cornus mas (cornelian cherry dogwood). Cornus mas (cornelian cherry dogwood) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, culinary, hedge, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Cornus mas .