Cornus mas
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Cornus mas
Also known as:
Cornelian cherry dogwood
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
5.00 m
Width:
5.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Oil
Fruit, Oil
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Hedge, Oil, Wood, Bee plant
Dye, Hedge, Oil, Wood, Bee plant
Description
Fruit - can be eaten raw, dried, or used for preserves. It is juicy and has a nice sour taste. When the fruit is fully ripe, it has a flavor and texture somewhat similar to a plum and is very tasty, while the unripe fruit is quite astringent. Due to its relatively low pectin content, this fruit must be used together with other fruits when making jam. At one point, the fruits were even preserved in brine and consumed like olives. The fruit is fairly large, up to 15 mm long, with a large seed. A small amount of edible oil can be extracted from the seeds. These seeds can be roasted, ground into a powder, and used as a coffee substitute.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Provides additional structure and habitat for beneficial insects and birds. |
|
Crataegus mollis Red Haw, Downy hawthorn |
Offers protective cover and attracts pollinators. |
|
Elaeagnus angustifolia Oleaster |
Fixes nitrogen in the soil, enhancing fertility. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Provides shade and enhances soil moisture retention. |
|
Salix fragilis Crack Willow |
Helps with soil stabilization and moisture retention. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Attracts beneficial insects and provides food for wildlife. |
|
Staphylea pinnata European bladdernut |
Encourages biodiversity and complements by attracting pollinators. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Provides berries for wildlife and acts as a companion tree. |