Cornus mas Tree

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Cornus Mas, the Cornelian Cherry, packs plenty of interest into it's small form. In February, the bare branches of this shrub are covered in clusters of small, bright yellow flower s. Green ovate foliage emerges, turning shades of yellow, red and purple in autumn. Bright red, glossy fruits look like cherries and can be used to make jams and sauces or left for the wildlife. On mature trees, the bark looks wonderfully gnarled with flaky plates forming. Growing as a multistem tree, expect a height and spread of 3.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years (slightly taller for single stem forms). It is suited to most soil types that are well-draining and either full or part sun. Cornus mas is an excellent feature packed Cornelian Cherry tree or shrub. AKA Cornelian Cherry Dogwood Show more