Japanese cornelian cherry
Also known as: Japanese cornel
A vigorous spreading shrub with rough, flaking brown bark and ovate dark green leaves turning red-purple in autumn. Yellow flowers are produced in in loose umbels, 2cm across, in late winter before the leaves open. They are followed by edible bright-red fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese cornelian cherry (Cornus officinalis)
- Genus
- Cornus
- Family
- Cornaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese cornelian cherry
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Japanese cornelian cherry
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Japanese cornelian cherry care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn or stratify and sow in spring or propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingTolerant of a range of soils and locations but best in fertile, humus-rich well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade. For more advice, see flowering dogwood cultivation
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Common pests and 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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