Taxon

Cornus officinalis 'Lemon Zest'

 
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Cornus officinalis 'Lemon Zest' - Lemon Zest Japanese cornelian-cherry dogwood
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Common name: Lemon Zest Japanese cornelian-cherry dogwood
Family: Cornaceae (dogwood family)
Distribution: Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments: An early and showy blooming, small deciduous tree producing small clusters of bright yellow flowers in late March. This selection is known for larger, brighter flowers and in greater abundance that typical. Growing up to 20' high and wide, this tree has rich gray, brown and orange bark. Leaves are dark, glossy green in summer, purplish in fall. The edible fruits are bright red and as large as cherries.
Links: RHS Horticultural Database

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AR16 (AR16) • Accession: D2016-0363.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HED: CT11 (CT11) • Accession: D2016-0363.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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