Corneliancherry Dogwood
Full bloomCornus mas
Cornaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
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Corneliancherry dogwood (Cornus mas, Cornaceae) is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree from central and southern Europe and western Asia, reaching 20 to 25 feet tall. It is among the earliest trees to bloom, producing small yellow flowers in short-stalked umbels on bare branches in March, well before leaves emerge. Oblong red drupes (1.6 centimeters) ripen in mid-summer and are edible.
Corneliancherry dogwood grows in sun to part shade on adaptable soils (pH 5.0 to 7.5) with moderate water needs and low drought tolerance, hardy in Zones 4a to 8b. It has resprout ability and reaches about 25 feet at 20 years. It is deer-resistant and tolerates clay soil. Maintenance is low. Disease and pest associations mirror those of the Cornus genus broadly. The fruit is used in preserves and beverages in parts of Europe. No cultivars are documented in the profile.
Quick Facts
Primary Spore Release
Crawler Emergence
Active Below-ground Growth
Spring Emergence / Primary Infection
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Phenological Calendar
As of May 13, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 1906.2 to 2098.2 GDD₃₂. Corneliancherry Dogwood has passed full bloom (715 GDD₃₂).
Regional Season Tracker
GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of May 13, 2026| Station | GDD₃₂ | Current Stage | Next | To Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah / East King | 2,098 | Full bloom | — | — |
| Kent / Auburn | 2,089 | Full bloom | — | — |
| Seattle / UW | 2,063 | Full bloom | — | — |
| Olympia / Tumwater | 2,025 | Full bloom | — | — |
| Tacoma / Puyallup | 1,993 | Full bloom | — | — |
| Bellingham / Whatcom | 1,972 | Full bloom | — | — |
| Sequim / Rain Shadow | 1,906 | Full bloom | — | — |
| Stage | GDD32 | Typical Window |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | 233 | Feb 1-Mar 15 |
| ● Full bloom BBCH 65 NOW | 715 | — |
| Bud break BBCH 07 | — | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | — | Mar 15-Apr 15 |
| Leaf emergence BBCH 11 | — | Mar 15-Apr 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | — | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Fall color / leaf senescence BBCH 93 | — | Oct 1-Nov 15 |
| Dormancy BBCH 97 | — | Nov 15-Feb 28 |
Sources: USDA Plants Database (seasonal estimate) ; OSU phenology catalog (OSU: weather.cfaes.osu.edu) About GDD₃₂ →
Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of May 13, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through May 29, 2026, then climate normals.