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Cornelian Cherry Cornus mas
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Botanical Name:
Cornus mas
Common Name:
Cornelian Cherry
Germination Test Type:
Cut
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
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In Stock: 33.8 lb
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More Details Information
Characteristics
Specimen Tree
Wildlife Food
Flowering Shrub
Flowering Tree
Edible Fruit/Nuts
Exfoliating Bark
Ornamental Fruit
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Growing Info:
Scarification:
Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification:
warm stratify for 180 days, cold stratify for 90 days
Germination:
sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed
Other:
Sporadic germination will occur over a 2-3 year period
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Comments:
Popular for its yellow flowers in early spring and its gray and brown exfoliating bark; attractive rounded habit; edible red fruit; Dirr calls it "an excellent small tree" and recommends it for the Midwest U.S.
Physical Characteristics
: A decidious Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Feb to March, and the seeds ripen in September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
Conservation Plant Characteristics
Cornus mas L.
Cornelian cherry
COMA21
| Summary |
| Duration |
Perennial |
| Growth Habit |
Tree, Shrub |
| Native Status |
L48 (I) |
| Federal T/E Status |
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| National Wetland Indicator |
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| Morphology/Physiology |
| Active Growth Period |
Spring and Summer |
| After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
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| Bloat |
None |
| C:N Ratio |
High |
| Coppice Potential |
Yes |
| Fall Conspicuous |
Yes |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
| Flower Color |
Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous |
Yes |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer |
Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter |
Moderate |
| Foliage Texture |
Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Color |
Red |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
Yes |
| Growth Form |
Single Stem |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
20 |
| Height, Mature (feet) |
26.0 |
| Known Allelopath |
No |
| Leaf Retention |
No |
| Lifespan |
Moderate |
| Low Growing Grass |
No |
| Nitrogen Fixation |
None |
| Resprout Ability |
Yes |
| Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
| Toxicity |
None |
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| Growth Requirements |
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required |
Yes |
| Drought Tolerance |
Low |
| Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
| Fire Tolerance |
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| Frost Free Days, Minimum |
130 |
| Hedge Tolerance |
Medium |
| Moisture Use |
Medium |
| pH, Minimum |
5.0 |
| pH, Maximum |
7.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
300 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
1200 |
| Precipitation, Minimum |
30 |
| Precipitation, Maximum |
50 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
30 |
| Salinity Tolerance |
None |
| Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-27 |
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| Reproduction |
| Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
| Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence |
Yes |
| Propagated by Bare Root |
Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb |
No |
| Propagated by Container |
Yes |
| Propagated by Corm |
No |
| Propagated by Cuttings |
Yes |
| Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
| Propagated by Sod |
No |
| Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
| Propagated by Tubers |
No |
| Seed per Pound |
2300 |
| Seed Spread Rate |
None |
| Seedling Vigor |
Medium |
| Small Grain |
No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
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| Suitability/Use |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
| Christmas Tree Product |
No |
| Fodder Product |
No |
| Fuelwood Product |
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| Lumber Product |
No |
| Naval Store Product |
No |
| Nursery Stock Product |
Yes |
| Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
| Palatable Graze Animal |
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| Palatable Human |
Yes |
| Post Product |
No |
| Protein Potential |
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| Pulpwood Product |
No |
| Veneer Product |
No |
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Cornus mas L.
Cornelian cherry
COMA21
Cultivar: Redstone
| Summary |
| Duration |
Perennial |
| Growth Habit |
Tree, Shrub |
| Native Status |
L48 (I) |
| Federal T/E Status |
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| National Wetland Indicator |
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| Morphology/Physiology |
| Active Growth Period |
Spring and Summer |
| After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
|
| Bloat |
None |
| C:N Ratio |
High |
| Coppice Potential |
Yes |
| Fall Conspicuous |
Yes |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
| Flower Color |
Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous |
Yes |
| Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer |
Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter |
Moderate |
| Foliage Texture |
Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Color |
Red |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
Yes |
| Growth Form |
Single Stem |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
25 |
| Height, Mature (feet) |
25.0 |
| Known Allelopath |
No |
| Leaf Retention |
No |
| Lifespan |
Moderate |
| Low Growing Grass |
No |
| Nitrogen Fixation |
None |
| Resprout Ability |
Yes |
| Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
| Toxicity |
None |
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| Growth Requirements |
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required |
Yes |
| Drought Tolerance |
Low |
| Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
| Fire Tolerance |
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| Frost Free Days, Minimum |
160 |
| Hedge Tolerance |
Medium |
| Moisture Use |
Medium |
| pH, Minimum |
5.0 |
| pH, Maximum |
7.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
300 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
1200 |
| Precipitation, Minimum |
30 |
| Precipitation, Maximum |
50 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
30 |
| Salinity Tolerance |
None |
| Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-27 |
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| Reproduction |
| Bloom Period |
Summer |
| Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance |
Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Period End |
Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
| Propagated by Bare Root |
Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb |
No |
| Propagated by Container |
Yes |
| Propagated by Corm |
No |
| Propagated by Cuttings |
Yes |
| Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
| Propagated by Sod |
No |
| Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
| Propagated by Tubers |
No |
| Seed per Pound |
2300 |
| Seed Spread Rate |
None |
| Seedling Vigor |
Medium |
| Small Grain |
No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
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| Suitability/Use |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
| Christmas Tree Product |
No |
| Fodder Product |
No |
| Fuelwood Product |
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| Lumber Product |
No |
| Naval Store Product |
No |
| Nursery Stock Product |
Yes |
| Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
| Palatable Graze Animal |
Low |
| Palatable Human |
Yes |
| Post Product |
No |
| Protein Potential |
Low |
| Pulpwood Product |
No |
| Veneer Product |
No |
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The European Cornel ( Cornus mas ) is a species of dogwood native to southern Europe and southwest Asia . In North America, the plant is known by the common name of Cornelian Cherry .
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