Cornus officinalis Fruit

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Oct 08, 2006

Very beautiful, large red edible fruit from a plant closely related to Cornus mas. Ripens its fruit much later.

Scott

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Lucky_P Hopkinsville, KY(Zone 6b) Oct 10, 2006

Do they taste like C.mas?

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Oct 10, 2006

Stupid me! I didn't even think to taste one. Now I'm POed with myself. I cleaned a few for seed, and they smelled a lot like sour cherries.

Scott

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Oct 10, 2006

Make sure they are good and firm, if you go back to try one, Scott. You'll miss the full effect otherwise.

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Lucky_P Hopkinsville, KY(Zone 6b) Oct 10, 2006

LOL
Yeah, and pop a few green persimmons in and chaw on them, too.

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Oct 10, 2006

Okay, firm C. officinalis and green persimmons. I can't wait for these tasty treats!

Scott

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Lucky_P Hopkinsville, KY(Zone 6b) Oct 11, 2006

The cornus won't be quite so off-putting as the unripe d.virginiana.
I actually kind of like a good firm, crisp C.mas fruit, but I'll be the first to admit that the dead-ripe soft ones have abit more flavor and less astringency.

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