Cornus mas (cornel cherry or dogwood tree, unrelated to the common cherry tree) is a small tree which flowers starting in February all through March for several long weeks. It is the first yellow colour to light up our garden, a fine pale yellow, before the forsythias start to unfold their bright yellows.
the spiky flowers
Here Cornus mas flowers behind Camellia Dr Burnside which shows big buds already and will come into flower next month. Above, last year's red hips of the Rambling Rector spread; it will flower in June. In autumn the "Kornelkirsche" will display small red cherry-like fruits. Fruits are edible but sour and mostly used cooked for preserves.
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