Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas) VYDUBECKY

One of the most productive Ukrainian varieties with very large fruits, excellent taste properties and a long shelf life.

Vigour: upright
Blossom: self-fertile
Fruit: dark red, pear-shaped, weight 6.5 - 7.6 g, length 3.5 cm, width 2.0 cm. Sugar content 10.4%.
Pulp: dark red, freestone, the proportion of stone to the fruit weight is 10%
Taste: excellent sweet and sour, the fruits can be consumed after ripening directly from the shrub
Harvest season: mid-August to early September. Fruits hold well on the shrub for 2 - 3 weeks after ripening.
Yield: high and regular, the yield from a 15-year-old shrub is around 35 - 45 kg fruits
Usage: ripe fruits are best for fresh consumption, but also for processing such as jelly, jam, fruit juices, syrups or candied fruits
Disease resistance: generally good resistance to fungal diseases and pests