Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' - 40-50 CM B.R.

Description
The Cornelian cherry 'Golden Glory' (Cornus mas) is an upright, vigorous large shrub with decorative, red, oval fruits. These exude a light fragrance. It produces golden yellow flowers arranged in umbels from February to March. The Cornelian cherry 'Golden Glory' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 3.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cornus mascula.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * grey-green shoots * the blossoms are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Cornelian cherry 'Golden Glory' are dark green, ovate, opposite and wavy. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. Cornelian cherry 'Golden Glory' is bright yellow-red in autumn.

Bark
Red-brown, flaking, scale-like bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Cornelian cherry 'Golden Glory' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, vigorous.

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 soil 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 golden yellow flowers of Cornelian cherry 'Golden Glory' appear in umbels from February to March. They are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The red, oval drupes of Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

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

Shoots
The shoots of Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' are grey-green.

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