Cornus officinalis Fruit Pale-pink flowers

Pale-pink flowers

Requires well-drained soil and full sun

Trees seldom exceed 9m in height with a fairly narrow outline

Amongst the last of the deciduous trees to relinquish its autumn foliage

single flowers cover the tree in May followed by eye-catching

Cornus officinalis Fruit Pale-pink flowersNative to Japan and Korea, and closely related to C. mas, this vigorous spreading shrub or small tree bears clusters of small, star shaped, yellow flowers on bare branches in mid winter. These are followed by decorative and edible, bright red fruits. Beautiful purple and red autumn colours. Attractive, flaking bark. Best in acidic to neutral soil. H6