Grid reference | ST 30682 87127 |
Common name | Cornelian cherry 'Variegata' |
Origin | Europe and western Asia |
Deciduous | Yes |
Status | GB Champion 2015 |
Height | 5.5M February 2018 |
Girth | 125cm @ 0.2M February 2018 |
Reference | 548 |
This tree is west of the watercourse, mid slope, beside the path
General tree description for Cornus mas 'Variegata'
Cornus mas 'Variegata' is a cultivar of Cornus mas characterised by its variegated leaves with creamy-white edges.
General tree description for Cornus mas
Cornus mas is a small densely branched tree, up to 13 metres in height, with a spreading shape. It has orange-brown, scaly bark. The leaves are ovate, 4 to 10cm long and slender-pointed at the apex. They are dull dark green above, shinier below, and turn reddish purple in autumn. Tiny yellow flowers are produced in February or March before the leaves. The fruits are bright red and cherry-like.