Cornus Mas ‘Aurea’

Cornus mas ‘Aurea’ is forms a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree. The Spring foliage is golden yellow, maturing to bright yellow-green in Summer, before Autumn turns the leaves to shades of orange. Yellow flowers appear on naked stems in winter followed by oblong red berries which, although edible, have a sharp acidic flavour. Cornus mas ‘Aurea’ makes a useful specimen shrub, providing plenty of seasonal interest throughout the year. It also makes a useful hedging tree for breaking up long expanses of hedgerow. Height and spread: 5m (16.5’).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.