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    Cornus mas 'Elegant'

    Also Known As

    • Elegant Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 20'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cornus mas 'Elegant' plant details

    Cornus mas 'Elegant' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus mas 'Elegant'

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: cornaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 20 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus mas 'Elegant'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This cultivar was selected in Europe (where it is grown as a commercial crop) for its heavy set of bright red olive-shaped fruit commonly used for delicious preserves or syrups. Wonderful for the edible landscape this 20' tree has clusters of small, very early, bright-yellow flowers, showy exfoliating bark and fruit! Plant another variety for best fruit-set. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    This cultivar is grown for the large red fruit.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Cornus mas 'Elegant' plant

    How to Grow Cornus mas 'Elegant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8'-10'

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    Zones

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    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    Cornus alternifolia Golden Shadows® PP11287

    Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia 'Wstackman'

    aka Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows', Cornus alternifolia 'W. Stackman', Golden Shadows® Green Osier, Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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