Cornus mas 'Aurea'

'Aurea' Golden Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Zones 4-9

Partial Sun to Full Sun

Cornus mas 'Aurea' awakes from its winter sleep with golden clustered flowers in late February to early March. 'Aurea' does not get its name from its yellow, but its golden foliage that follows. This golden yellow color that will provide lots of color in the landscape. In late summer to early fall, edible cherry-like fruit that are sweet to taste appear on this edible ornamental. Fall foliage can range from bright oranges to bright reds. Mature trees show excellent exfoliation providing that unique peeling look to the bark that garden goers love during to see in the winter garden. Cornus mas 'Aurea' is a year round interest tree is a must in the garden.

 Limited Quantities Available !! As we have over a thousand cultivars of woody ornamentals, we often do not have many of each cultivar. We recommend that you buy woody ornamental you want immediately as we often sell out of certain selections.