Iberica Dogwood (Cornus iberica)

Family: Cornaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Cornus iberica is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, it can also have an emetic effect on the body. — This species has the same uses as the closely related C.; These uses are listed below.; Fruit - raw or cooked.; A bitter flavour, it can also have an emetic effect on the body.

Habitat & North American Range

Woody shrubby thickets in the central mountain zone. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)