Overview

Cornus mas 'Kazanlak' (F) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Cornus, part of the Cornaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cornus mas 'Kazanlak' (F) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

About

Cornus mas 'Kazanlak' is a deciduous cornelian cherry cultivar that produces yellow flowers from April to June. It has a well-branched, rounded habit and suits a range of soil types and aspects. The plant tolerates exposed as well as sheltered positions and is rated H6 (very hardy) in the UK. Use it where spring blossom is required in cottage or wildlife-focused plantings.

About the genus

Cornus is a genus of about 30–60 species of woody plants in the family Cornaceae, commonly known as dogwoods or cornels, which can generally be distinguished by their blossoms, berries, and distinctive bark. Most are deciduous trees or shrubs, but a few species are nearly herbaceous perennial subshrubs, and some species are evergreen. Several species have small heads of inconspicuous flowers surrounded by an involucre of large, typically white petal-like bracts, while others have more open clusters of petal-bearing flowers.

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In the garden

Cornus mas 'Kazanlak' is a cultivar of cornelian cherry native to Belgium (including Brussels, the Flemish and Walloon regions) and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The shrub is deciduous and noted for its yellow flowers in the UK flowering season of April to June. The combination of its spring bloom and multi-stemmed form makes it identifiable in informal settings. Plant in full sun to partial shade; it tolerates south-, west-, east- or north-facing sites and will cope in both exposed and sheltered locations. Soil need not be specialised: it performs on chalk, clay, loam or sand and across acid to alkaline pH, provided the soil is moist but well-drained to well-drained. The H6 rating indicates it is very hardy in UK gardens. Cornus mas 'Kazanlak' fits well into cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadow edges and wildlife gardens where a spring flowering shrub is wanted. Position it where its April–June yellow flowers can be seen against the bare branches or early leafing, as that seasonal display is a defining feature of this cultivar.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cornus

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Cornus mas 'Kazanlak' (F) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens

Native to

Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cornus mas 'Kazanlak' (F)

Propagation

Propagate by seed or hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

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