Cornus mas
Botanical Name
Cornus mas
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 7(8)
Height
20 to 25 feet
Width
15 to 20 feet
Flowers
March to April: yellow
Fruit
Red, elongated cherries (July into early fall), edible to birds and people
Fall Color
Occassionally purplish-red, leaves usually drop green
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained, adaptable
Planting and Care
Transplant B&B when young
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Elegant', 'Pioneer', 'Redstone' - heavy fruit set
'Flava' - yellow fruit, ripens earlier
'Spring Glow' - nice foliage, habit and flowers
'Flava' - yellow fruit, ripens earlier
'Spring Glow' - nice foliage, habit and flowers
Did you know?
Pagoda dogwood fruit is used in jellies, wines and syrups.