Science · Plants, Natives & Crops
Cornelian Cherry
Cornelian cherry is a hardy deciduous shrub or small tree producing red, cherry-like drupes that can be eaten or processed when ripe.
Cornus mas · Deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree
Profile
- Fruit
- Red drupes ripen in late summer or early fall.
- Habit
- Can be grown as a shrub or small tree.
- Site
- Select a site with adequate room and drainage.
- Use
- Fruit is suitable for preserves and other processed foods.
Water & soil context
- Moisture (VWC)
- Not documented in cited pages.
- Salinity tolerance
- Not documented in cited pages.
- Drought tolerance
- Not documented in cited pages.
Illustrative monitoring-depth band
6–12 in
Editorial placement example, not a validated optimum or total rooting depth. Confirm the site's root distribution and soil horizons; multiple depths may be needed.
Water during establishment and avoid prolonged drying of the root zone; specific crop schedules are not documented.
Problems to watch
- Inspect leaves and fruit for visible disease or insect injury.
Stress signs
- Wilt, leaf discoloration, or premature fruit drop may indicate plant stress.
Where you'll find it
- Fresh eating
- Preserves
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All Science profilesPublished botanical and soil references are distinct from GroundWorx product guidance. Moisture thresholds and monitoring depths require site calibration; sources do not establish product performance or diagnose stress.