Cornelian cherry

Cornus mas

Layer 2 · Understorey
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to Central and Southern Europe, it is a large shrub or small, early-flowering deciduous tree. It produces edible red fruits, rich in vitamin C and highly favoured by local wildlife. It integrates seamlessly into the understorey of agroforestry systems.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees Cornelian cherry grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Size: Small tree up to 5 m
Mature diameter: 3.5 m
Soils: Clay, Limestone, Loam
Climates: Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October — Planting
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The red fruits are consumed fresh or in jams and possess astringent properties.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.