This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. These features are driven by the rich polyphenolic composition, with anthocyanins and iridoids in Cornelian cherry fruits as well as flavonoids. Its green leaves and reddish oval fruits are associated with many beneficial properties such as antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. Cornus mas, also known as the Cornelian cherry, is a plant that grows in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Variegated Cornelian Cherry Dogwood will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. Variegated Cornelian Cherry Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is in flower from February to March, and the seeds ripen in September. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Cornus mas is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Variegated Cornelian Cherry Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. The peeling brown bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. It produces red berries from early to mid summer. The pointy leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color. It has attractive white-variegated dark green foliage. Variegated Cornelian Cherry Dogwood has clusters of yellow flowers along the branches from late winter to early spring before the leaves. Some species have large bracts surrounding smaller true flower clusters in the center. An excellent small tree for use as a specimen or color accent features white-variegated foliage, bright yellow flowers in very early spring before the leaves and red berries in summer, compact habit of growth, but some suckering
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