Description
Cornus mas Aurea, or Aurea Dogwood, is an ornamental shrub particularly appreciated for its decorative qualities and its edible fruits. Its bright golden yellow foliage makes it a real asset to beautify gardens, while its early flowering and red fruits add an extra touch of colour.
Foliage: Aurea Dogwood is distinguished by its deciduous foliage of a bright yellow in spring, turning golden green in summer and offering magnificent orange hues in autumn. It has a spreading shape.
Flowering: flowering occurs in winter or early spring, before the leaves appear (February-March). The small yellow flowers grouped in corymbs are melliferous and attract pollinating insects.
Fruiting: The fruits, called dogwoods, are fleshy, ovoid drupes that are bright red when ripe and contain a small pit. They appear in late summer and often persist on the shrub into fall. Although Aurea Dogwood is self-fertile, the presence of other dogwood varieties can improve fruiting and fruit size. Dogwoods are edible and have a tart, cherry-like taste. They are drupes rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Harvest is in late August, when the fruits are fully ripe and tender.
Dogwoods can be eaten fresh, but they are also used to make jams, jellies, compotes, or liqueurs. They can also be dried or made into vinegar.
Height and spread: At maturity, Aurea Dogwood generally reaches 4 to 5 meters in height and spread. Its growth is slow and regular. It resists up to -35°C.
Rooting: its root system, creeping and superficial, is particularly well adapted to shallow soils.
The Aurea Dogwood is a shrub that will find its place in many gardens. Its colourful foliage, early flowering and edible fruits make it a wise choice for those who want to combine aesthetics and utility. In addition, its hardiness and ease of cultivation make it an ideal shrub for beginner gardeners.
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