CircleAnA [Ady]Sep 5, 2019
#gardening Does any1 want to grow Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry) from seed? I have a ton of fruit i foraged and can get more. The fruit has a taste simmilar to cherry and cranberry with a tinge of strawberry. The seed takes a
bit to sprout, generally a full year, it needs to be frozen
(for faster germination you can scarify them, and stratify for 120 days). After they set roots they dont need any help at
all, and have virtually no pests and diseses. I can send them to you by post.
Show threadartsyhonkerSep 5, 2019
@CircleAnA I'd love to but don't currently have space for any more perennials. How long do you think the seeds will keep and remain viable? I know of some trees that will probably still be around in 2 or 3 years, when I hope to have more space.
Show threadCircleAnA [Ady]
@artsyhonker I dont know about the seed viability, but the plants supposedly grow really well in pots, so you could germinate them in pots, and transplant them later. Take a full year (or sometimes 2) if germinating outdoors. The plants should go to fruit in 3-5 years from germination (depending on climate up to 20). Also, these plants can be cut into hedges, might save some space, but i dont know about the productivity in that case. https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Cornus+mas
Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood PFAF Plant Database

Cornus mas is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from February to March, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

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Show threadartsyhonkerSep 5, 2019
@CircleAnA ah, if PFAF says it grows well in pots then that is worth a try...
Show threadartsyhonkerSep 5, 2019
@CircleAnA Are you in the UK? If not, then don't worry about it -- DEFRA have a habit of destroying imported seed, and I do have a local source.
Show threadCircleAnA [Ady]Sep 5, 2019
@artsyhonker No, im in continental europe, oh well. Ill be here with the seeds then. Im planing to sow some of them on a levee nearby, they would do greate there, cheers.