Cornus mas 'Macrocarpa' - STDS 6-8 CM RB

Description
These produce dark red, oval, pear-shaped fruits from September. They are very large and exude a light fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus mascula.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving

Bark
Exfoliating, scaly bark.

Growth habit
Cornelian cherry 'Macrocarpa' is bushy, upright and broad in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The light yellow flowers appear in umbels from March to April. They are slightly scented.

fruit
The dark red, oval, pear-shaped drupes of Cornus mas 'Macrocarpa' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are very large.

Use
Ornamental shrub, hedge (pruning), bee pasture, bird food plant, jam, liqueur

Root
Cornus mas 'Macrocarpa' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.