Blackfruit dogwood (Cornus sessilis)

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

Cornus sessilis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in September. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant but slightly astringent. — The following note is for the closely related C.; It can probably also be applied to this species.; The fruit of this species is about 1 - 1.5cm long:- Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fully ripe fruit is quite pleasant but slightly astringent.

Habitat & North American Range

Stream banks to 1500 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)