How to Grow and Care for Japanese cornel

Japanese cornel presents as a picturesque, deciduous woody plant that may grow as a large shrub or a small tree with multiple stems. It typically reaches a height and width of 15-30 feet (4.5-9 meters). In late winter to early spring, this plant is adorned with clusters of yellow blossoms that make their appearance before the foliage. Its leaves are a dull green above with a paler underside sparsely populated with tufts of reddish-brown hairs along the veins. Come autumn, japanese cornel bears small, bright red berries, favored by birds. Its bark is grayish-brown with a distinctive exfoliating texture, which adds visual interest to the winter landscape.