Cornus officinalis (Japanese Cornel Dogwood)


Michael's Opinion

A close relative of Cornus mas, and equally appealing but flowering about 2-3 weeks before the later.

Botanical Information

FamilyCornaceae
GenusCornus
Speciesofficinalis
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginAsia.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 -5 m
Spread3-5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMarch

Description and Growing Information

CultivationPlant in well drained soil in an open, sunny disposition.
Notable SpecimensWakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex, England.
Bark/Stem DescriptionAttractive exfoliating bark towards maturity similar in character to Cornus has.
Flower DescriptionMasses of yellow clustered flowers before leaf emergence in the very early spring in North America.

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