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Cornelian cherry 'Aurea'

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A large deciduous shrub with showy golden-yellow leaves in spring, turning yellow-green in summer before gaining autumn tints; small clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers open in late winter, to be followed by glossy red, cherry-like fruits

Scientific classification

Species: Cornelian cherry 'Aurea' (Cornus mas 'Aurea')
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
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Distribution of Cornelian cherry 'Aurea'

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Quick identification of Cornelian cherry 'Aurea'

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Cornelian cherry 'Aurea' care guide

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

Pruning

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.