Pioneer Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Scientific Name: Cornus mas 'Lukyanovskii'

Also Known As

Cornus mas 'Pioneer'
Cornus mas 'Pioneer'™
Cornus mas Pioneer™
Pioneer Cornelian Cherry

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Pioneer Cornelian Cherry Dogwood plant details

Pioneer Cornelian Cherry Dogwood is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pioneer Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: edible, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pioneer Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cornus mas is a cold hardy dogwood known as Cornelian cherry or cornel that is both ornamental and edible. It blooms with airy clusters of golden flowers on bare branches in early spring followed by early-ripening, sweet, juicy, pear-shaped, aromatic fruit that tastes like a cherry or a wild plum. 'Pioneer' yields large crops of pear-shaped fruit that are 1.5 inches long on plants 8-10 feet tall and wide. Fall colours include yellows and reds. Grow in the sunny to part shade garden. Great for fresh eating, preserves, juice and wine. Plant two varieties for cross-pollination. Attracts birds and bees.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Heavy crops of very large, bright-red, pear-shaped fruits, up to 1 1/2" long ripen a bit earlier than other cultivars extending the season of delicious Cornelian Cherries. Cornus mas are at the top of our list for edible landscaping with their gorgeous early-spring bright yellow flowers and glossy fruit. Pioneer (Lukyanovskii in Ukraine) is a 8-10' shrubby tree which needs another mas to ensure good crops. S/M For more detailed information, please see our blog post: Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry