Golden Glory

Golden Glory is a modern form of the the Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas) and features larger cherry-like fruits, which ripen in late summer.

As with all forms of the Cornelian Cherry the fruitlets are bitter, and primarily used for culinary purposes.

The tree has plenty of ornamental appeal, with a profusion of small yellow flowers borne in late winter, followed by glossy green leaves.

Cornus mas

Golden Glory flowering dogwood trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

How to grow

Golden Glory grows best in neutral or slightly acidic soils. It cannot tolerate chalky soils.  It should reach a height of about 3m in the longer term, and a similar spread.

Golden Glory characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Golden Glory?Beginner
• Which awards has Golden Glory received?RHS AGM (current) - 2002
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive foliage
• Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
• Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
• SunlightTolerates shade
• PruningDo not prune
• Growth rateSlow
• Site conditionsWindy site
• WildlifeAttractive to birds
• What colour is the blossom of Golden Glory?Yellow
• When is Golden Glory in flower?February
• Leaf colourGreenDark purple
• Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
• Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
• Fruit colourRed
• Annual cycleDeciduous