Japanese cornelian cherry (Cornus officinalis) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Japanese cornelian cherry or Japanese cornel.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Japanese cornelian cherry, Japanese cornel
Scientific name: Cornus officinalis
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Japanese cornelian cherry (Cornus officinalis) – KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Japanese cornelian cherry (Cornus officinalis) – Tubifex, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
