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) · the Madeira 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 fruit, rich in vitamin C and much appreciated by local wildlife. It integrates perfectly into the understorey of agroforestry systems.
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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: Red berries are consumed fresh or in jams and have astringent properties.
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Related plants
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