Cornus mas
Cornelian cherry dogwood
Notes:
Resistant to anthracnose and borer. Best soil texture and pH tolerance of the dogwoods. Deer resistance is debated (Missouri BG says resistant, UConn says frequently damaged).
Flowers show well against a dark background.
'Golden Glory' has earned the PHS Gold Medal Award. 'Grovas' (Spring Grove/Spring Sun) is a non-suckering tree form.
Sources: UFL, Sunset, Stoecklein, Missouri BG, Dirr, UConn, USDA.
Tags:
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:larval host
branches strong
clay tolerant
compacted soil intolerant
dense canopy
drought tolerant
easy to grow
edible fruit
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:trainable to single trunk
form:tree
habit:oval
habit:rounded
litter:fruit
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
PHS Gold Medal Award
pruning not required
resprouts notably
rich soil preferred
root disturbance intolerant
roots:low damage potential
salt intolerant
sandy soil tolerant
showy bark
showy flowers
slow-growing
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:container
use:deck/patio
use:foundation
use:hedge
use:naturalizing
use:screen
use:specimen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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