Kintoki Japanese cornelian cherry
Cornus officinalis 'Kintoki'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Multi-stemmed
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Kintoki' Japanese cornelian cherry (Cornus officinalis 'Kintoki') is a multi-stemmed plant for specimen planting, borders, hedges, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It blooms in early to late spring and grows at a moderate pace. Bees and birds are drawn to it. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Oakleaf hydrangea, Foam flower, Woodland phlox, and Switchgrass.