Cornus mas 'Variegata' at Belle Vue Park

Cornus mas 'Variegata' 0

Cornus mas 'Variegata'
mid February 2018

Cornus mas 'Variegata' 1

Cornus mas 'Variegata'
early June 2018

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

Cornus mas 'Variegata' bark

Cornus mas 'Variegata' bark
February 2018

Cornus mas 'Variegata' flower

Cornus mas 'Variegata' opening flowers
mid February 2018

Cornus mas 'Variegata' flower2

Cornus mas 'Variegata' flowers
mid February 2018

Cornus mas 'Variegata' flower3

Cornus mas 'Variegata' flowers
mid February 2018

Cornus mas 'Variegata' leaf

Cornus mas 'Variegata' leaves & fruit
mid June 2018

Cornus mas 'Variegata' fruit1

Cornus mas 'Variegata' leaves & fruit
mid June 2018

Cornus mas 'Variegata' fruit2

Cornus mas 'Variegata' mature fruit
mid September 2020

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.