Cornelian Cherry Dogwood 1 Live Plant – Cornus mas – 3 Gallon Pot, 24 Inches

Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a deciduous ornamental shrub or small tree valued for its exceptionally early spring flowers and colorful edible fruit. Clusters of small, golden-yellow blossoms appear on bare branches in late winter to early spring, often before the leaves emerge, creating a bright seasonal display when many other landscape plants are still dormant.

During summer, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood develops glossy, elongated red fruits that resemble small cherries. These tart fruits are traditionally used in preserves and other culinary preparations when fully ripe. The plant also features oval, medium-green leaves that may develop yellow to reddish-purple tones in autumn. Its naturally rounded, branching habit makes it suitable for specimen plantings, mixed shrub borders, edible landscapes, and wildlife-friendly gardens.

This listing includes one live Cornelian Cherry Dogwood in a 3 gallon nursery pot.

Approx. 24 inches tall at time of shipping.

Cornelian Cherry Dogwood generally performs well in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It is a hardy, long-lived woody plant that may arrive dormant, leafless, or recently pruned depending on the season.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Approx. 24 inches tall at time of shipping.

Common Name: Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Scientific Name: Cornus mas

Plant Form: Live Potted Shrub or Young Tree

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering and Fruiting Woody Plant

Flower Color: Golden yellow

Fruit Color: Glossy red when ripe

Fruit Type: Edible drupe

Bloom Season: Late winter to early spring

Foliage Color: Medium green

Fall Foliage: Yellow to reddish-purple, depending on conditions

Growth Habit: Upright, branching, rounded

Primary Ornamental Features: Early yellow flowers, red edible fruit, and seasonal foliage interest

Botanical Name Clarification:

The accepted botanical name for Cornelian Cherry Dogwood is Cornus mas. The supplier designation Cornus ‘Mas’ has been standardized to the species name for accurate plant identification and SEO.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

• Scientific Name: Cornus mas

• Plant Quantity: 1 live plant

• Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

• Shipping Height: Approx. 24 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Live potted shrub or young tree

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental and fruiting woody plant

• Plant Family: Cornaceae

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Flower Color: Golden yellow

• Flower Shape: Small blossoms in rounded clusters

• Bloom Season: Late winter to early spring

• Flowering Characteristic: Flowers typically appear before foliage

• Fruit Color: Glossy red when ripe

• Fruit Type: Edible drupe

• Fruit Flavor: Tart

• Culinary Use: Suitable for preserves and other preparations when fully ripe

• Foliage Color: Medium green

• Fall Foliage: Yellow to reddish-purple

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching, rounded

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–8

• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate

• Wildlife Interest: Flowers support early-season pollinators; fruit may attract birds

• Landscape Uses: Specimen planting, mixed shrub border, edible landscape, wildlife garden

• Container Suitable: Suitable for container cultivation while young

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; may ship leafless during dormancy

• Primary Ornamental Feature: Golden-yellow early flowers and glossy red fruit

• Fruit Production: May vary with plant maturity, pollination, and growing conditions

One live Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas), natural woody stems, foliage when in season, root system, growing medium, and 3 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Approx. 24 inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Form: Live Potted Deciduous Shrub or Young Tree

Plant Condition: Live woody plant; seasonal dormancy, pruning, leaf loss, and natural variation in branching and appearance may occur.