Cornelian cherry

How to Grow and Care for Cornelian cherry

Cornelian cherry · Cornus mas
Also known as: cornel; edible dogwood; sorbet

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

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Planting and Growing Cornelian cherry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
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Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

How to Water Cornelian cherry?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cornelian cherry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cornelian cherry?

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What Soil Is Best for Cornelian cherry?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cornelian cherry?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Cornelian cherry?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Cornelian cherry?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Cornelian cherry?

Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting

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How to Transplant Cornelian cherry?

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How to Care for Cornelian cherry in Winter?

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How to Plant Cornelian cherry?

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation

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How to Repot Cornelian cherry?

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How to Harvest Cornelian cherry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale

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The Toxicity of Cornelian cherry

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Attributes of Cornelian cherry

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope, Western Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Cornus mas
Genus
Cornus
Family
Cornaceae
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