Japanese Cornel

Japanese Cornel, also known as Japanese Cornelian Cherry, is a large shrub or small deciduous tree that is native to Japan, Korea and China.

In late winter or early spring, small bright yellow flowers open all along the bare stems.
A wonderful display and very useful for early foraging insects.

Dutch name : Japanse Kornoelje
German name : Asiatische Kornelkirsche
Latin name : Cornus officinalis

Here you can see a picture of his brother, the very similar European Cornel[fc-foto:20588458]