Also known as Shan Zhu Yu, Japanese Cornel Dogwood, Japanese cornelian cherry and Cornelian cherries. Perennial in USDA zones 5-8.
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| Habit/Size | up to 30 feet tall |
| Germination | Stratifiy (cold/moist) for 140-160 days. Sow 3/8 in. deep. |
| Requirements | Tolerates most soil types and pH levels. Prefers moist soil and full sun, but can grow in partial shade. Medium water needs. |
| Zones | USDA zones 5-8 |
| Life Cycle | deciduious shrub |
| Harvest | Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Has a nice flavor but is astringent. |
| Uses | edible*(fruit), medicinal*, utility (antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic) |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Saving Seeds/Propagation | Cornus officinalis is pollinated by insects and is hermaphrodite (has both male and female parts). |
| Seed Storage | Store seeds cold and dry (34-41 degrees F). |
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