Cornus mas seeds grow into the cornelian cherry — a large, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree native to the temperate biome of southern and central Europe, from France east through Austria, the Balkans, Turkey and into the Caucasus, growing in woodland, scrub and forest margins. Described by L. (Linnaeus). The epithet mas means 'male' (from Latin), in the old sense of the 'superior' or 'true' form. One of the earliest-flowering of all temperate woody plants: the small, bright golden-yellow flowers are produced in dense clusters on bare branches in late January to March, before any leaves appear, often during cold weather — providing one of the most valuable early nectar sources for pollinators. The bright scarlet, cherry-like berries are edible, sweet-tart and rich in vitamin C; widely used in jams, liqueurs and traditional cuisine across the Balkans and Turkey. Family Cornaceae.Full sun to partial shade; adaptable to a wide range of soils including chalk; cold-hardy; moderately drought-tolerant. Excellent early-flowering ornamental and edible fruiting shrub. 'Mas' = male/superior (Latin); L.; golden-yellow flowers on bare branches January–March — one of earliest-flowering shrubs Scarlet edible berries (cherry-sized); sweet-tart, Vitamin C-rich; jams, liqueurs, traditional Balkan-Turkish cuisine S. & C. Europe (France to Caucasus) — temperate biome; woodland and scrub Genus Cornus: ~45 species; N. Temperate; dogwoods; Family Cornaceae; Order Cornales Full sun/partial shade; wide range of soils; cold-hardy; drought-tolerant; edible berries; Family Cornaceae Cornus mas — the cornelian cherry — is one of the most rewarding of all temperate shrubs for four-season interest: the earliest-flowering woody plant in many gardens (January–March), followed by handsome foliage, then a generous crop of bright scarlet edible berries in late summer that have been harvested and preserved across the Balkans and Turkey for centuries.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
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