Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas) VIOLACEA
Specifications | |
Height at sale | 100-120cm |
Pot | 2l |
Sell as | 1 year old |
24.00€
- A large-fruited, rare variety of with almost black, tasty, sweet, oval-shaped fruits. The variety has an interesting flavour reminiscent of blackberries. Dogwood is one of the long-lived trees.
- The large-fruited dogwood has an interesting growth habit, in the first year it can grow up to 50 cm, but the older it gets, the slower it grows. It is ideal for growing in our area, but also tolerates higher altitudes. It grows upright.
- Dogwood is partially self-pollinating, but for a good crop and large fruit it is advisable to have a pollinator in the form of another variety.
- Flowering begins in March, The flower tolerates well even spring frosts.
- The fruits are dark red to black, approximately 4.1g in size. The shape of the fruit is oval. The taste is refreshingly sweet and sour, reminiscent of blackberries. The flesh is a juicy beetroot colour.
- The fruit of the dogwood is ideal for direct consumption, containing many vitamins, minerals, anthocyanin dyes and polyphenols. Adequate watering is needed as the fruit ripens. They can also be boiled, made into juices or liqueurs.
- The fruit ripens in late August to September.
- Growing dogwoods is easy. A harvest can be expected in the first year after planting.
- They do not require pruning, but shaping pruning is possible. Dogwoods root shallowly, so regular watering is advisable. It is recommended to fertilise with potassium as the leaves dry.
- It is sufficiently resistant to pests and diseases.