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Cornus mas
Deciduous, ornamental large shrub/small tree from the Dogwood family, growing to 5m in height. Can be grown in pots, clipped into a formal hedge or used in informal garden or woodland planting. Frost hardy. Tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure. The fruit is small but juicy, high in vitamin C, between cranberry and plum in flavour when fully ripe, and can be used raw, dried or in jam or jelly. Distilled into vodka in Eastern Europe, and can also be brined and used like olives. The seeds can be roasted, ground and used as a coffee substitute.
The bark, fruit and flowers have medicinal uses, with a long history of use in Chinese medicine. The wood is very hard and used for turning, and twigs and thin branches can be used in basketry. A valuable early-flowering (late winter/early spring) food source for bees.
Suitable for most soil types including heavy clay and very alkaline soils. Prefers moist soil. Sun or semi-shade, but in Hawke’s Bay semi-shade is probably preferable. Certified organic plant in PB8. Approx height 80-120cm.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
