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Cornus officinalis
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Common name:
Japanese cornelian-cherry dogwood, Japanese cornel
Family:
Cornaceae (dogwood family)
Synonym:
Macrocarpium officinale
Distribution:
e. Asia
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4
Life form:
Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments:
A very early-blooming (and showy!), small deciduous tree producing small clusters of bright yellow flowers in late March. Growing up to 20' high and wide, this tree has rich gray, brown and orange bark. Leaves are dark green in summer, purplish in fall. The edible (but sour) fruits are bright red and as large as cherries.
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Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy)
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The Plant List
Locations
1:
HED: CT12
(CT12)
• Accession: D1994-0294.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
HED: CT12
(CT12)
• Accession: D1994-0294.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual