![]() ![]() It prefers and produces the best fruit in full sun, is thought to prefer open areas although also being surprisingly tolerant of semi-shade vegetation, such as forest edges and light woodland. During this post we’ll take a close look at these incredible plants, including how to grow them, their many uses, growing them in polycultures and permaculture landscapes, and I’ll introduce some of the excellent cultivars that we are offering from the bio nursery this season.Ĭlimatic Limitations – C.mas have proved to be highly adaptable to a wide range of climate conditions, from sea level up to 1500m in the Alps of Switzerland. Popular and well known in Eastern Europe, Cornus mas – Cornelian Cherry or European Cornel Cherry, is less known in the west of the continent and around the world, but fortunately, is enjoying a rise in popularity, and deservedly so. Include the splendid display of the bright yellow flowers, often laden by bees, that cheer up late winter with the promise of imminent spring, and it’s a wonder every garden and street is not occupied by at least one of these marvellous organisms. The plants produce a reliable crop of delicious fruits year in – year out, have close to zero pest and disease pressure, and appear to get on very well with a vast range of other plants making it an excellent option for growing in polycultures. This species is not originally from North America.Cornellian Cherry is undoubtedly one of the easiest fruit you can grow in a temperate climate. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. ![]() It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration Ĭornelian Cherry Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications Ĭornelian Cherry Dogwood will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. ![]() This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. The peeling brown bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.Ĭornelian Cherry Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. It produces red berries from early to mid summer. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. A versatile small tree for many landscape applications features bright yellow flowers in very early spring before the leaves and bright red berries in summer, neat habit of growth, but some suckeringĬornelian Cherry Dogwood has clusters of yellow flowers along the branches from late winter to early spring before the leaves. ![]()
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