Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Cornus mas

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This dogwood is a multi-stemmed, low-branching, round to oval, deciduous shrub or tree. Can be trained as a small tree by removal of suckers and lower branches. Fall foliage has a purple tinge. Very early spring bloom. Attracts birds.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Exotic, not native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Urban / Tree Box

Height (ft)

15-25

Tree Size Class

C: 0-25' at maturity

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

March

Salinity Tolerance

No Tolerance

Growth Rate

Slow