Cornus mas 'Flava' - 150-175 CM C10

Description
The Cornelian cherry 'Flava' (Cornus mas) is a bushy, upright, broad-spreading large shrub with decorative, golden-yellow, oval fruits. These give off a faint fragrance. Prior to this, from March to April, it produces pale yellow flowers arranged in umbels. The Cornelian cherry 'Flava' also bears egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 7 m and spreads to approx. 6 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus mascula.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive fruit * The flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * Fragrant flowers * Tolerates pruning * Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, suited to urban environments, heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Cornelian cherry 'Flava' are medium green, ovate, opposite and wavy. They are approximately 4–10 cm in size.

Bark
Flaking, scaly bark.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Cornelian cherry 'Flava' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cornelian cherry 'Flava' is a bushy, upright and broad-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 7 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Cornelian cherry 'Flava' appear in umbels from March to April. They are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The golden-yellow, oval drupes of Cornus mas 'Flava' are particularly decorative. These appear from August onwards.

Use
Ornamental shrub, hedge (pruning), bee pasture, bird food plant, jam, liqueur

Root
Cornus mas 'Flava' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.