Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) – hardiness zones in USDA, RHS, Canadian & Australian systems

Very hardy small tree or large shrub with late-winter yellow flowers and tart red fruit.

Hardiness ratings

Cornelian cherry hardiness across the four zone systems
System	Rating	Temperature range	How to read it
USDA hardiness zone	Zone 4–8	−34.4 °C to −6.7 °C	Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating	H6	−20 °C to −15 °C	Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone	Zone 4–8	−29 °C to −1 °C	Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone	Zone 1–4	−15 °C to 5 °C	Plant tolerates down to this zone

Tart, cherry-like red fruit used for preserves, syrups and liqueurs (sweetest when fully soft)
Cheerful yellow flowers appear in late winter, well before the leaves
Tolerates a wide range of soils and cold winters