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Cornelian cherry

Plant

Cornus mas

A member of the dogwood family, cornelian cherry will grow well in most soils, sun or part-shade, and up to 5 to 8 metres in height. 

The cornelian cherry is as hardy and similar in appearance to hazel in the summer. It often looks good planted at the back of a border next to evergreens, such as holly, which enhance its pale yellow flowers in winter.

Animals that benefit

  • The juicy red fruits are popular with birds in summer.

Vital statistics

Native: No
Flowers: Delicate yellow flowers that open on bare stems in late winter.
Fruits: In warm summers it produces large crops of juicy red fruits, popular with birds.

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