Scarification may also help as may a period of warm stratification before the cold stratification. Stored seed should be cold stratified for 3 - 4 months and sown as early as possible in the year. The seed must be separated from the fruit flesh since this contains germination inhibitors. Propagation of Cornelian Cherry: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame or in an outdoors seedbed if there is sufficient seed. It is used for tools, machine parts, etc. The wood is heavier than water and does not float. Wood - very hard, it is highly valued by turners. Another report says that a red dye is obtained from the plant, but does not say which part of the plant. Other uses of the herb: An oil is obtained from the seed. Seeds are roasted, ground into a powder and used as a coffee substitute. A small amount of edible oil can be extracted from the seeds. The fruit is a reasonable size, up to 15mm long, with a single large seed. At one time the fruit was kept in brine and used like olives.

It is rather low in pectin and so needs to be used with other fruit when making jam. The fully ripe fruit has a somewhat plum-like flavour and texture and is very nice eating, but the unripe fruit is rather astringent. Habitat of the herb: Woodlands, especially in calcareous soils.Įdible parts of Cornelian Cherry: Fruit - raw, dried or used in preserves.

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