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| Identification |
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Genus
Cornus
Species
suecica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Lapland cornel
dwarf cornelian cherry
Family
CORNACEAE
Specimen number
S11941
Data source
GrUnFr p94
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are red colored, only 1/5 inch in diameter, but useful for stimulating the appetite. Cornus suecica is most commonly used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
red colored, only 1/5 inch in diameter, but useful for stimulating the appetite
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Cornus suecica to produce fruit. Lapland cornel (in some places called dwarf cornelian cherry) is typically propagated by division. This plant most likely originates from Northern Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cornus suecica is deciduous in nature.
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