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    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Cornus officinalis

    Also Known As

    • Japanese Cornel
    • Japanese Cornelian Cherry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-25'
    • W: 20'-35'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cornus officinalis plant details

    Cornus officinalis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus officinalis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 35 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus officinalis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Though attractive peeling bark and somewhat larger habit differentiate this small tree/large shrub from Cornus mas, it has similar VERY early small yellow flowers, rich red fall color and red ?cherry? fruits. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Native to Japan and Korea, officinalis is similar to Cornus mas with larger brighter yellow flowers a week or two earlier than mas. There is a plant in Seacrest that is 22'h and 35' wide after 46 years.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Japanese Cornel. A small to medium sized tree, 15-25' tall, it is often confused with Cornus mas because of the very similar display of citron yellow flowers borne on bare branches in late winter. Small red cherry like fruit are born in late summer. Simple 4" leaves turn wine-purple in the fall, and the bark has a pleasing exfoliating texture for winter interest. LARGER PLANTS FOR ONSITE NURSERY SALES.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Cornus officinalis plant

    How to Grow Cornus officinalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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