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Cornaceae
Cornelian Cherry
Cornus mas
Endurance and durability.
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Genus
- Cornus
- Native to
- Southern Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Late Winter, Early Spring
- Type
- Deciduous shrub or small tree
- Height
- 400-700 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, alkaline to neutral
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Cornelian cherry blooms very early, often in February, providing crucial food for early pollinators.
- The bright red, olive-shaped fruits are edible and taste like a tart cherry when ripe.
- Its wood is among the densest of European woods, historically used for spear shafts and tool handles.
- The fruit is widely used in Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisine for jams, drinks, and sauces.
- Ancient Greeks and Romans considered its wood so hard and durable they used it for the Trojan Horse.
Color meanings
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Loyalty
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Strength
2
Reliability