Cornus mas

Cornus mas L.

Cornelian Cherry

A medium to large deciduous shrub or small tree, the Cornelian cherry grows between 5 to 12 meters tall. It has dark brown branches and greenish twigs, with opposite leaves that are ovate to oblong in shape. The flowers are small and yellow, appearing in clusters before the leaves emerge. The fruit is an oblong red drupe containing a single seed.

Details

Order:

Cornales

Family:

Cornaceae

Genus:

Cornus

Chemistry:

The fruit of Cornelian cherry contains various nutrients, including vitamins and antioxidants. The wood is extremely dense and sinks in water.

Uses:

The fruit is edible and used for making jam, pickles, beverages, and traditional medicines. The wood is valued for crafting tool handles and machine parts due to its density.

Flowering time:

Late winter (February to March)

Sowing time:

Plant height:

5-12 meters

Flower color:

Yellow

Suitable habitat:

Native to Western Europe, Southern Europe, and Southwestern Asia.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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