Cornus mas
Cornelian cherry
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Description
The Cornelian cherry opens the garden season already in February with a golden‑yellow veil of flowers, making it one of the earliest bee trees. Its elongated, coral‑red fruits taste fully ripe sweet and sour and can be made into jelly, liqueur, and juice. When fully ripe they fall by themselves, at which point they are most aromatic.
Care instructions
Plant the Cornelian cherry in autumn (October, week 42) in a sunny to partially shaded spot with a lime‑rich, well‑drained soil. It grows slowly, becomes very old, and is extremely hardy. Harvest the fruits from August when they are dark red and soft or when they fall by themselves; a spread‑out cloth under the shrub eases collection. Pruning is hardly necessary.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, lime-loving, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Companion planting
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