General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 10 - 20 feet (5m)
Plant Spread: 10 - 20 feet (5m)
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Provides winter interest
Flowering Tree
Culinary Herb
Edible Parts: Fruit
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Not suitable for containers
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

Common names
  • Cornelian Cherry
  • Dogwood
Also sold as:
  • Joliko
  • Yolico

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