Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers C-D : CORNELIAN CHERRY Cornus mas

Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 10ft (3m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 4-6ft (1.2-1.8ft) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1.5ft (45cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil

Vigorous, bushy, twiggy deciduous shrub with dark green foliage which turns red-purple in autumn. Many bunches of small yellow flowers on the bare stems in February. These are followed by bright red edible cherry-like fruit. Makes an excellent hedge. HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 4-6ft (120-180cm). Plant 2-3ft (60-90cm) apart. SHRUB 10ft x 8ft (3m x 2.4m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Tr  2-3ft 60-90cm £1.45 £1.29 £1.18 £1.02 Tr = Transplanted, click here for more details. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. Orders for bare-rooted plants will be despatched in November. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.