Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas)

Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas)Hardy shrub or small tree Description: Clusters of tiny golden yellow flowers appear before the leaves in early spring Habit: Reaches 20' high and wide, rounded shape Culture: Prefers part shade to full sun and well drained soil, but is adaptable Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 4 Origin: Southern Europe, Western Asia Attributes: Deer resistant, edible fruits, attracts birds Jefferson documented On March 31, 1774, Thomas Jefferson recorded in his

Our Monticello blown glass ornament measures: 3 ¾"w x 2 ¼"h x 2 ½"d

and the gardening traditions he adapted from many other countries

baluster pedestal and rolling base

It is considered one of the best

and noted that "the swamps in this neighborhood are now red with this berry" (the shrub was initially given the name Prinos verticillatus by Linnaeus)

native gardens

deciduous forests from Maine to Florida

but responds to pruning after flowers fade

long blooming period in late spring

But monumental figures can have monumental flaws

According to Fearing Burr

This hardy shrub has great disease resistance