Sunrise Cornus Mas is a distinctive dogwood cultivar that bears abundant, delectable fruit resembling miniature Japanese plums with pinkish-red skin and red striations. Hardy in zones 4 through 9, this 10 to 15 foot tall shrub produces edible fruit in early fall, making it both ornamental and productive. It thrives in full sun with moderate water and slightly acidic to neutral soil, earning its place as a dual-purpose plant for gardeners seeking beauty and culinary reward.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-9
180in H x ?in W
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The fruit's resemblance to a tiny Japanese plum with its distinctive pinkish-red, red-striped appearance sets this cultivar apart from other dogwoods. Abundance is the hallmark here; Sunrise produces generous crops that work equally well for fresh snacking or preserving. Its compact mature size of 10 to 15 feet makes it manageable in residential gardens where space matters, and its frost-hardy nature means gardeners in colder climates can reliably grow it.
The fruit excels at both snacking straight from the tree and preserving through jams, sauces, and other preparations. Its mild flavor and pleasant texture when fully ripe make it equally suited to eating fresh or transforming in the kitchen.
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Harvest fruit in early fall when the pinkish-red skin deepens and fruits yield slightly to gentle pressure. Look for the characteristic red striations to intensify as ripeness approaches, typically occurring in September through November depending on your location.
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