Cornus mas
Corneliancherry Dogwood
Pronunciation
kor'nus mas
Family
Genus
Nativity
Central and Southern Europe and western Asia
Growth Habit
Large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, oval-rounded
Hardiness
4
Culture
Rich, well-drained soil, prefers sun to partial shade
Landscape Use
A bird-attracting plant.
Foliage
Dark green and glossy in sumer. Opposite, simple, ovate to elliptic, 2 to 4 inches long.
Buds
Flower-borne buds in axillary position, appear stalked, valvate, globose with silky appressed pubescence
Bark
Gray-brown, exfoliating scales.
Flower
Yellow bracts
Fruit
Oblong drupe, bright cherry red
Propagation
Softwood cuttings treated with 2000ppm Woods Rooting Compound, placed in sand and mist will root in six to eight weeks. Avoid excessive heat and water-logged media. No need for fertilizer.
Pests
None serious.
Cultivars
'Ayrea'
'Elegantissima' - foliage.
