Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas) ELEGANTNY

Early Ukrainian Cornelian cherry with attractive elongated fruits, excellent highly valued taste and very long shelf life.

Crossing: Semion x free pollination
Vigour: upright
Blossom: self-fertile
Fruit: very large, elongated, slightly flattened, shiny, cherry red to black when fully ripe, average weight 5.5 - 9 g. Ripe fruits have a very long shelf life and can be stored for approx. 4 - 5 weeks.
Pulp: dark red, dense, aromatic, freestone, with a full sweet and sour taste and delicate aroma
Harvest season: early, early August to early September
Yield: high and regular, 20 to 45 kg fruits / adult shrub
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