30 Seeds Cornelian Cherry Cornus mas Fruit Shrub

Cornelian Cherry is a deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree known for its early season yellow blooms and bright red cherry-like fruit. It offers multi-season ornamental interest with flowers, foliage, and fruit displayed across the year.
The fruit is used in jams, preserves, syrups, and beverages, and the plant works well in hedgerows, mixed borders, or as a specimen planting. It grows steadily into a rounded shape and adapts to a range of garden settings.
Species: Cornus mas
Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, loamy
Days_to_Harvest: 2 to 3 years from seed
Zones: 4 to 8
Germination: Slow and uneven, cold stratification recommended
Sowing: Sow in autumn or stratify before spring sowing
Spacing: 10 to 15 feet apart
Notes: Fruit ripens late summer to early fall