Cornus hongkongensis

Physical Characteristics

Cornus hongkongensis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to June, and the seeds ripen from October to December. 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.

Distribution

E. Asia - S. China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[177]. Eaten raw and used for making wine[266]. In some forms, the fruit is sweet and tasty[266]. The subspecies C. hongkongensis ferruginea has been particularly mentioned[266].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known