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    CORNUS mas 'Aurea'
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    CORNUS mas 'Aurea'

    Commonly known as Cornel, Cornelian cherry

     AWARD
    FLOWERING DOGWOODS

    Leaves suffused a delicate yellow especially in spring, fading later
    Large
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    3 - 5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £45.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Europe and western Asia
    • Deciduous
      leaves to 10cm (4in) long turning red-purple in autumn.
    • Yellow
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous, spreading shrub or small tree. Produces yellow flowers in small clusters to 2cm (¾in) across in late winter before the leaves. Produces oblong bright red berries in late summer.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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    £12.00
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