Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas) SVETLYACHOK

Large-fruited Ukrainian Cornelian cherry with a unique fruit shape, excellent taste properties and long shelf life.

Vigour: moderate, upright
Blossom: self-fertile
Fruit: dark red, bottle-shaped, weight 6.5 - 7.5 g, some to 9 g, sugar content 11%. Ripe fruits have a good shelf life and can be stored for approx. 3 - 4 weeks.
Pulp: dark red, juicy, aromatic, stone small
Taste: excellent sweet and sour, the fruits can be consumed after ripening directly from the shrub
Harvest season: the second half of August to early September. Fruits hold well on the shrub for 2 - 3 weeks after ripening.
Yield: high and reliable
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