Poliophylla Dogwood (Cornus poliophylla)

Family: Cornaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cornus poliophylla is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The following notes are for C. macrophylla, they quite probably also apply to this closely related species. Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter. — The following notes are for C.; macrophylla, they quite probably also apply to this closely related species.; Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 6mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Dense and sparse forests, open hillsides at elevations of 1100 - 3200 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)