Cornus officinalis Fruit purplish-red crab apples which mature

purplish-red crab apples which mature in autumn and persist well into winter

Requires well-drained soil and full sun

Can manage periods of temporary wet conditions

Requires acid to neutral

Trees seldom exceed 9m in height with a fairly narrow outline

Cornus officinalis Fruit purplish-red crab apples which matureNative to Japan and Korea, and closely related to C. mas, this vigorous spreading shrub or small tree bears clusters of small, star shaped, yellow flowers on bare branches in mid winter. These are followed by decorative and edible, bright red fruits. Beautiful purple and red autumn colours. Attractive, flaking bark. Best in acidic to neutral soil. H6