Cornus mas Golden Glory

Golden Glory Cornelian cherry

Botanical name: Cornus mas ‘Golden Glory’

Overview
A strong, upright selection of Cornelian cherry dogwood prized for its dense branching and exceptionally heavy display of bright yellow flowers in very early spring before leaf-out. Glossy green foliage fills in quickly after bloom, followed by abundant cherry-red edible fruit in late summer. Fall color ranges from yellow to reddish-purple. ‘Golden Glory’ is valued for its uniform form, vigor, and reliable flowering.

Size



Width: 15–20 ft



Height: 20–25 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4a–8b



Light



Full sun to partial shade



Best flowering and fruiting occur in full sun



Soil



Well-drained soils; adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils



Tolerates slightly alkaline to slightly acidic pH



Avoid poorly drained sites



Attracts



Pollinators (early flowers)



Birds (fruit)



Wildlife (food source)



Suitable Conditions



Performs well in cold to moderate climates



Highly adaptable and tolerant of urban conditions



Allow space for its upright, structured canopy



Notes



Shape: Upright oval to pyramidal, more structured than species



One of the heaviest-flowering Cornus mas cultivars



Fruit edible fresh or used for preserves and syrups



Excellent specimen, hedge, or small shade tree



Minimal pruning required; prune only for structure or shaping

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20-25'

Width

15'-20'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Spring, Spring

Leaf color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Shape

Oval/Rounded, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No