Cornus mas, the Cornelian cherry, is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family Cornaceae. It has been grown in the context of regenerative agriculture because of its ability to enhance soil fertility and its resistance to various environmental stresses.
Growing Details
Cornus mas is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen in September.
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Cornus mas</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: S. Europe, W. Asia
applicable geo region: Temperate zones
language used: english
Flowering:
beginning
of March for 30 days
Harvest:
beginning
of August for 30 days
Seed Start:
end
of April
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(3/5)
edible uses: The fruit is edible, both raw and cooked. It is often used in pies and preserves.
Medicinal Rating:
(0/5)
medicinal uses:
health concerns:
other uses: The wood is very hard and durable. It is used for making tool handles and for inlay work.
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Botanical data
specie: Cornus mas
common names: dren
family: Cornaceae
sub family:
tribe:
sub tribe:
genus: Cornus
Growing Conditions
area needed: 3.0 m
spacing: 2.5 m
growing difficulty: Medium
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 15ยฐC / 5ยฐC / 25ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / -5ยฐC / 30ยฐC
water demands: Low
humidity:
light demands: Medium
root type: Medium
frost tender:
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(5/10)
first harvest: 3 years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate:
max height: None m
max width: None m
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growth details: Cornus mas is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen in September.
Potential Disturbances: Cornus mas may face challenges from environmental stresses and diseases such as leaf spot and powdery mildew. These can affect growth and fruit production.
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