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Cornelian Cherry

Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry)

Plant profile - Cornelian Cherry

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Variety

Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry)

Type

Hedging

Sow

Bare root

Plant on/out

Nov-April

Harvest

Summer

Position

Full sun

Plant Height

1.2-1.8m

Plant Spread

60-90cm

Tasting notes and description

Makes a wonderful hedge. An abundance of attractive, small yellow flowers in February are followed by bright red edible cherry-like fruits. The foliage turns red-purple in the autumn. Plant 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart. Recommended hedge height: 1.2-1.8m (4-6ft). Growth rate: 45cm (18in) per year.

Uses

Fruits can be used to make highly nutritious jellies and compotes