Raintree Nursery Cornus Mas
Best hardy edible shrub for home orchard enthusiasts.
This is the ultimate edible ornamental for cooler climates, offering a stunning early spring display of yellow blossoms followed by a heavy harvest of dark red fruit. Because the berries cling to the branches even when ripe, you gain a stress-free harvest window, provided you plant a second tree nearby for pollination.
$36.99
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Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking both ornamental beauty and edible harvests
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting a resilient and long-lived landscape feature
- Eco-conscious planters looking to support local pollinator populations
Who should skip it
- Impatient landscapers requiring immediate privacy or instant fruit production
- Foragers who prefer sweet, ready-to-eat fruit directly from the branch
- Tidy homeowners with trees planted near high-traffic paved areas
Performance breakdown
Yield consistency
Heavy production makes this a reliable workhorse for home preserves.
Harvest convenience
Fruit retention on the branch simplifies picking significantly.
Ornamental appeal
Early spring yellow blossoms provide striking visual interest in the landscape.
Cold hardiness
Thrives in zone 4, handling harsh winters with remarkable resilience.
Space efficiency
Semi-dwarf habit fits perfectly into smaller gardens or tight spaces.
Pollination requirements
Mandatory cross-pollination adds complexity for single-tree planting scenarios.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Cornus mas 'Elegant'
Mature Height
6 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Fruit Type
Pear-shaped, dark red
Ripening Time
Mid-August
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Pollination
Requires a pollinizer
Origin
Ukraine
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