Cornelian Cherry Dogwood – Cornus mas | 30 Seeds Edible Fruit Tree | Early Yellow Blooms | Hardy & Ornamental

Grow a beautiful and hardy ornamental tree with these 30 Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas) seeds. This multi-stemmed shrub or small tree is prized for its very early spring flowers, edible red fruits, and attractive exfoliating bark.

In late winter to early spring, before the leaves emerge, clusters of tiny yellow star-like flowers bloom along bare branches, creating a brilliant display similar to Forsythia. By late summer, bright red olive-shaped fruits develop. While tart when fresh, the fruits are excellent for jams, jellies, and syrups and are highly attractive to birds and wildlife.

Cornus mas typically grows 15–25 feet tall with a rounded to oval canopy. Deep green foliage provides summer interest, turning green-yellow with subtle purple-red highlights in fall. Mature branches develop grayish-brown exfoliating bark that adds year-round visual appeal.

Cold hardy and adaptable, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood works beautifully as a hedge, windbreak, specimen tree, woodland planting, or bonsai subject. It responds well to pruning and can be trained into either shrub or small tree form.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 Cornus mas seeds
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Basic germination instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Cornelian Cherry Dogwood
Botanical Name: Cornus mas
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, medium, well-drained soil; prefers moist, organically rich soil
Watering: Medium; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 15–25 feet
Spread: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for bonsai with proper pruning

💡 Care Tip:
For best germination, soak seeds for 24 hours. Provide warm stratification for 180 days followed by 90 days of cold stratification at about 40°F before sowing 1/2 inch deep. Remove root suckers if maintaining a single-trunk tree form.