Zone hardiness, Pests, & Diseases: Hardy to USDA zone 5-7. For a mature tree it is only necessary to prune out dead, broken or crossed branches. Cornus mas can be trained as a small standard tree or as a multi-stemmed shrub. Called Vidubetskii in Ukraine, it is a fine pollinator for Pioneer. Prefers a pH of around 6.5.Ĭultivation: Self-fertile trees require little attention once established. Red Star Cornelian Cherry was selected for its large tasty fruits. Adaptable to a range or soil types provided the planting location is well drained. Site Selection: Ideally full-sun location, but will also grow and fruit in dappled sun locations.
Size at maturity: 10-20' tall and and 7-8' wide. Cornus mas is highly ornamental in the early spring, with the entire tree covered in a profusion of small yellow blossoms. Good for fresh eating as well as dried or made into preserves.
#Cornus mas red star full#
This dogwood is known to be quite cold hardy and can be grown into a small tree or large shrub that prefers full sun. It produces edible fruit in summer and a red foliage color in fall. Today, it is still grown commercially in Turkey.Ĭherry-like fruits ripen in the late summer and early fall. Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus Mas) is known for it’s early bloom in spring with clusters of fuzzy yellow, star-like flowers. A particular favorite of the ancient Greeks, it was widely planted in medieval monastery gardens throughout Europe. The fruit of this dogwood species has been enjoyed by humans for millennia. The glossy, dark red fruit has an appealing sweet-tart flavor and is very juicy and aromatic. The juice is sometimes fermented into wine. Ripe fruits are often processed into juice or preserves. Today it is grown as a commercial fruit crop in Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Georgia and Iran. A later ripening variety, Red Star holds its fruit well into September. Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas) has a centuries long cultivation history in southeastern Europe and western Asia as a fruit tree. Called Vidubetskii in Ukraine, it bears good crops of large, 1-1/4″ long, oval fruit. Red Star Cornus Mas A very heavy producer of pungent, delicious, glossy dark red, oval fruit 1 1/4 inches long. But after a few more days, tiny buds appear at the end of short twiggy side shoots.This cornelian cherry was selected for its large tasty fruits. It’s smart - it knows that one swallow does not make a spring. Partially self fertile plant 2 varieties for better fruit set. Ornamental yellow flowers bloom in early spring. The large deep red fruit is very prolific, sweet with a slight astringency. On the first warm days the shrub remains bare. This is a selection of Cornus mas which was chosen for its fruit quality. It is my thermometer, gauging my level of optimism, telling me whether spring is here or not. It is my surrogate swimmer, cautiously putting a toe in the water, then pulling it back. Still, the main reason I like my Cornelian cherry is the act it puts on at this time of year. In fact, the only thing I can remember doing to mine is pruning out dead wood, a pleasant task whenever the sun is shining. It isn’t fussy about the soil either, although I’m sure that a fertile soil and a modicum of water will help it grow faster. It isn’t particular, growing well in sun or part shade. 'Robin Hill' Robin Hill Serviceberry: Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' Robinson Crabapple: Malus 'Robinson' Rose Lantern Golden Rain tree: Koelreuteria paniculata Rose Lantern.
#Cornus mas red star plus#
They are dark green and slightly glossy in summer occasionally they will colour in autumn but overall they are so uninteresting that I can’t find a single photo that shows them in any season.įor one thing, it is pest-free - and that’s a big plus in an organic garden. Malus 'Red Splendor' Red Star Cornelian Cherry: Cornus Mas Red Star: REDBUD 'LAVENDER TWIST' Cercis Lavender Twist: Robin Hill Serviceberry: Amelanchier x grand. The leaves aren’t much to write home about either. (Will it become better with age? I hope so.) The branches are upright and the short trunk needs to be pruned up if you want to show off the exfoliating bark which, on my specimen, is nothing to write home about. I planted the one you see in the photo above in 2005 and in eleven years, it has barely doubled in size. This picture isn’t very good and it’s the best I have.Ĭornus mas is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree. Red Star Cornelian Cherry - Edible Landscaping Red Star Cornelian Cherry Cornus mas Red Star Cornelian Cherry was selected for its large tasty fruits.
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