Cornus mas Red Star™

Scientific Name: Cornus mas 'Wydubieckij'

Also Known As

Cornus mas 'Red Star'
Cornus mas 'Redstar'
Cornus mas 'Vidubetskii'
Cornus mas 'Vydubieckii'
Redstar Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cornus mas Red Star™ plant details

Cornus mas Red Star™ is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or 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 Cornus mas Red Star™

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: edible, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus mas Red Star™

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. 'Red Star' yields large crops of 1.25 inch long, oval-shaped fruit. Trees reach 8-10 feet tall and wide. Fall colour includes 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.

Huge fruits up to 1 ¼" long hang like bright-red gems on this small (to 15') tree making it one of the most beautiful edible landscape trees you will find. Sunny-yellow flowers in early-spring appear on the bare branches for a breathtaking show, older specimens show off their exfoliating bark in winter. This cultivar needs pollination for fruit set; 'Pioneer' is a fine choice. S/M