Cornus mas - European Cornel
Cornus mas - European Cornel
Cornus mas - European Cornel
Cornus mas - European Cornel
Cornus mas - European Cornel
Cornus mas - European Cornel
Cornus mas - European Cornel
Cornus mas - European Cornel
Cornus mas - European Cornel
Cornus mas
Cornelian Cherry, European Cornel
Its buds are just beginning to open, and I can see it's a lovely green, so I'm satisfied. It's already quite big.
Carole, 28/02/2026
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Description
The Cornus mas or Cornelian cherry is a rather unknown bush that nevertheless has many qualities. It offers a beautiful yellow flowering in late winter - early spring, followed by lovely red berries (edible cornelians) and red-purple coloured foliage in autumn. Very hardy, at least down to -15°C (5°F), it is also characterized by its resistance and longevity and can live up to 100 years!
The Cornelian cherry is native to Europe. Like all Cornus, it belongs to the Cornaceae family. It is a spreading bush that reaches, at maturity, a height and width ranging from 2 to 5m (6.5 to 16ft). It enjoys sunlight and is not demanding: it grows very well in chalky, ordinary, or even poor soil and tolerates slightly more acidic soils quite well.
Its bright yellow flowers appear in February - March, before the leaves, in the form of numerous small umbels. Its deciduous leaves are oval, 4 to 10cm (3.9in) long and arranged opposite on its square-sectioned branches. They are slightly wavy. Its fruiting occurs in late summer, in September, in the form of edible, elongated red drupes, about 1cm (.5in)long with a tangy flavor. They can be consumed dried, similar to goji berries, or used to make jams.
The Cornus mas is also known for its wood: dense and very hard, it was once used to make arrows, javelin, tool handles or walking sticks.
It is a very easy bush to use in the garden. Tolerating pruning, it can be planted as a natural or trimmed hedge, or even as a standalone specimen. It easily pairs with other spring-flowering bushes such as Japanese Quinces or Korean White Forsythia.
It is also appreciated for its ecological interest: its early flowering feeds the first bees and other pollinators and its fruits are highly appreciated by birds.
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Cornelian Cherry, European Cornel
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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