Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Elegant cultivar) is a small deciduous tree or large shrub prized for its early spring display of buttery-yellow blossoms and its edible cherry-like fruit. The Elegant variety is known for larger, more uniform fruit with a richer flavour compared to common forms. In Perth, it provides a burst of colour before most trees have woken from winter and can be trained as a specimen tree or part of a mixed hedge. The fruit is tangy when fresh and sweetens when fully ripe, perfect for preserves, syrups, and fresh eating when soft.
Features:
Plant in well-drained soil enriched with compost, keeping moisture up through the warmer months for best fruiting. Mulch to maintain cool roots and prune after fruiting to shape and remove deadwood. While Elegant is more self-fertile than some varieties, planting more than one Cornus mas can improve yields.
A fine choice for edible landscaping, this tree combines ornamental beauty with productive harvests. Great for gardeners wanting seasonal interest, pollinator support, and a crop of healthy fruit.
Keywords: Cornelian Cherry Dogwood Elegant, Cornus mas Elegant, edible dogwood, Perth fruit tree, small deciduous fruit tree, yellow flowering tree, vitamin C fruit, ornamental edible tree.
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