![]() 'Variegata' features leaves with bluish-green centers and creamy white margins. Common name refers to the cherry-like fruits which resemble in color the semi-precious gemstone carnelian (or cornelian). This name was applied to this plant because it was seen as the opposite of Cornus sanguinea, known as the female or wild cornel. This large group of trees, shrubs and ground covers features plants with attractive flowers and foliage, colorful bark and dependable fall color. The specific epithet mas means "masculine" or "male". Cornus mas variegata, Variegated Cornelian Dogwood. Cornus is also the Latin name for cornelian cherry. Genus name comes from the Latin word cornu meaning horn in probable reference to the strength and density of the wood. Fruits may be used for making syrups and preserves. Fruits are edible, although sour tasting fresh off the plant. Fruits are ellipsoid, fleshy, one-seeded berries (drupes to 5/8" long) which mature to cherry red in mid-summer. Ovate to elliptic dark green leaves (to 4" long) typically develop insignificant fall color. Cornus mas, commonly known as cornelian cherry, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to central and southern Europe into western Asia. Each umbel is surrounded at the base by small, yellowish, petaloid bracts which are much less showy than the large decorative bracts found on some other species of dogwood such as Cornus florida (flowering dogwood) and Cornus kousa (kousa dogwood). In spring the tree is covered with bright yellow flowers and in late summer the red fruits contrast with the variegated foliage. Cornus mas Elegantissima A ne pas confondre avec le cultivar à gros fruits rouges Elegant. Yellow flowers on short stalks bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge in dense, showy, rounded clusters (umbels to 3/4" wide). CORNUS mas ‘Variegata’ Variegated Cornelian Cherry CORNUS mas ‘Variegata’ The leaves are dark blue-green in the center with bright white margins and take on a reddish hue in fall. Watson 2 Introduction Cornelian-Cherry is a slow-growing, small tree or large shrub preferring sun or partial shade and a well-drained soil. ![]() ![]() Scaly, exfoliating bark develops on mature trunks. Cornusmas 'Variegata': 'Variegata' Cornelian-Cherry 1 Edward F. CORNUS mas Variegata The leaves are dark blue-green in the center with bright white margins and take on a reddish hue in fall. It typically grows over time to 15-25' tall with a spread to 12-20' wide. Plant another variety for better fruit set. An outstanding variegated small tree to 15-25' that is perfect for any garden. The showy foliage makes a superb backdrop for the profuse bright-red fruit which is much loved by preserve makers. Cornus mas, commonly known as cornelian cherry, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to central and southern Europe into western Asia. Naked branches are lit by copious tiny yellow flowers in late winter-early spring before they sprout leaves showily margined in white. ![]()
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