Cornus officinalis, 'Kintoki' Japanese Cornel Dogwood Genus_Physocarpus Flowers are supported by strong

Flowers are supported by strong stems and don't nod to the side

hybridizer and year introduced: Lutea hybrid

Good for fresh eating as well as dried or made into preserves

Variety description:  This female cultivar was selected in China for its nut qualities

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Cornus officinalis, 'Kintoki' Japanese Cornel Dogwood Genus_Physocarpus Flowers are supported by strongThis selection was made in Japan as a cut flower plant. It sports a dense profusion of brilliant yellow flowers in the very early spring, blooming 2 weeks earlier than Cornus mas. Like cornelian cherries, this tree will also produce edible scarlet red fruit in early fall. Another ornamental characteristic is exfoliating chestnut and grey bark. 'Kintoki' was introduced into the US by Barry Yinger through Brookside Gardens. Size at maturity: 10 20' tall