.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Saffron Sentinel' Cornelian Cherry Cornus mas 'Saffron Sentinel' - Multi Stem Description A deciduous shrub featuring vibrant yellow flowers in early spring, followed by dark red edible fruit. Known for its multi-stem growth habit and resilience in diverse gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for border planting, naturalistic gardens, edible landscape design, and small hedges. Its attractive flowers and fruit also attract pollinators and birds. Plant Details Botanical Name: Saffron Sentinel' Cornelian Cherry Cornus mas 'Saffron Sentinel' - Multi Stem Common Name: Saffron Sentinel' Cornelian Cherry Size & Growth: 6-10 ft tall, 4-8 ft wide; multi-stem shrub with moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Early Spring (March-April) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Moderately Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: Yes, sweet floral scent Cut Flower: Suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Forsythia, Redbud, Viburnum Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil, spaced appropriately for mature size Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained Humidity: Average to moderate humidity preferred Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches Winter Care: Apply mulch in colder zones to protect roots Planting Depth: Bury root ball at same depth as in nursery Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and after flowering Special Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
