Cornelian Cherry Dogwood, Cornus Mas, Tree 10 Seeds Leaf: Opposite, simple, ovate to elliptical, entire with arcuate veins, 2 1/2 to 5 inches long, dark green above, lighter below. Flower: Monoecious; small (1/8 inch) yellow, in tight small (1 inch across) clusters, very numerous, appearing before the leaves in early spring. Fruit: Elongated, bright red drupe, 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, ripening in late summer. Twig: Slender, glabrous, purplish red and green, turn brown the second year, pith white, leaf buds slender and pointed, flower buds much larger and round. Bark: Dark gray to reddish brown, scaly, curling, exfoliating patches. Other Names: Cornelian Cherry Dogwood Zone: 4 to 8 Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Type: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree. Family: Cornaceae Native Range: Europe, western Asia Height: 15 to 25 feet Spread: 15 to 20 feet Shape: Rounded to Oval Bloom Time: March-April Bloom Color: Yellow Flower/Fruit: Early bloom time, flowering is quite showy of small yellow flowers in rounded clusters followed by edible 1/2 inch bright red fruits shaped like an olive. Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Mostly a mix of green and yellow with some purple-red highlights. Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich soils. Culture: Promptly remove root suckers to control spread. Responds well to pruning and may be used as a hedge plant. Uses: Valued for its very early spring bloom. Best as a hedge, screen or foundation plant or as a specimen or grouping in the shrub border. May be naturalized in open woodland or naturalized areas. May also be trained as a small tree. Bonsai. Our seeds/bulbs are guaranteed to be fresh but are NOT guaranteed as to results. Sorry, but there are too many variables in gardening that can impact germination. Flower seeds/bulbs are a live organism. Their germination depends on many factor including heat, cooling, sun, shade, moisture, time of sowing, etc. None of these things We can control so We can not be held responsible for them. So please do not ask for a refund, replacement or to return unused seeds/bulbs.