Cornus officinalis - 125-150 CM C20

Description
Scarlet-red, oval fruits emerge from these from August. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* ornamental fruit * fragrant flowers * attractive red-brown autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive red-brown autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Japanese cornelian cherry is sprawling and multi-stemmed in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from February to March. These are pleasantly scented.

fruit
The scarlet-red, oval stone fruits of Cornus officinalis are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub, edible, bird food plant