Cornus mas 'Elegantissima'

Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Family: Cornaceae Dogwood


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, screen, specimen, woodland garden
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green, yellow
Fruit color Red, yellow
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive