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Cornus mas is a small, rounded fruit tree made up of dark green, shiny ovate leaves which turn a wonderful deep red during the autumn. Before the leaves develop, masses of tiny, golden-yellow flowers appear like a golden mist around the bare stems. The Cornelian Cherry in particular gives your garden a glow during the drab, winter days. In the late summer, countless bright red, soured cherry like fruits are formed which, when fully ripe are used for making a delicious sauce (similar to the traditional cranberry sauce) or jams. The fruit tastes sweet as well as slightly sour at the same time. The whole plant diffuses an interesting, fruity scent – even when not in fruit.
- We have excellent quality, 15-20cm tall starter plants on offer.
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The intended main use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption. We always recommend further research to learn the different ways in which the food source can be prepared and consumed.
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Plant type |
Deciduous shrub |
Flower |
Yellow - February to March |
Fruit |
Edible, cherry-like |
Position |
Full sun, partial shade |
Soil type |
Any |
Hardiness |
-20c |
Rate of growth |
Medium |
Height and spread |
2m x 1m |
Origin |
Europe |
Pot size |
7cm |
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