This new variety, Exotica Cornelian Cherry Tree is a delicious new addition to any food forest.

Cornelian cherries are a unique and attractive form of Dogwood and they are native to Ukraine and other regions around the Black Sea. Growing as a shrub or small tree, it is valued for its tasty fruit and for its ornamental value. Our unique Ukrainian varieties produce unusually large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. As an ornamental, Cornelian Cherry is prized for its very early, delicate flowers appearing in early March before the leaves, its yellow and red fall color, and it’s bright, red fruit, which taste like a Cherry or a wild Plum. Cornelian Cherry is good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine.

Latin Name: Cornus mas cv. Ekzoticheskiy
Site and Soil: Cornelian Cherry likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Cornus Mas Seedlings
Pollination Requirements: Plant Exotica Cornelian Cherry Tree with another variety for cross-pollination and to ensure good crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30º F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Red
Bloom Time: February
Ripening Time: Late August-Early September
Yield: 20-30 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Exotica is resistant to Dogwood Anthracnose. No pest problems have been observed on our Cornelian Cherry plants.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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An early ripening selection from the Kyiv Botanic Garden in Ukraine, Svitlana features good crops of large, very sweet and flavorful fruit. Disease-resistant and easy to grow, it is prized for its prolific display of yellow flowers in February, which are followed by abundant, dark red fruit in early fall. Formerly known by the cultivar name U-26.

A unique and attractive form of Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry is native to Ukraine and other regions around the Black Sea. Growing as a shrub or small tree, it is valued for its tasty fruit and for its ornamental value. Our unique Ukrainian varieties produce unusually large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. As an ornamental, Cornelian Cherry is prized for its very early, delicate flowers appearing in early March before the leaves, its yellow and red fall color, and it’s bright, red fruit, which taste like a Cherry or a wild Plum. Cornelian Cherry is good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine.

Latin Name: Cornus mas cv. U-26
Site and Soil: Cornelian Cherry likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
RootstockDescription: Cornus Mas seedlings
Pollination Requirements: Plant Svitlana with another variety for cross-pollination and to ensure good crops.
Hardiness: Svitlana Cornelian Cherry is hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-15 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Red
Bloom Time: February-March
Ripening Time: Late August-Early September
Yield: 20-30 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Svitlana is resistant to Dogwood Anthracnose. No pest problems have been observed on our Cornelian Cherry plants.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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This valuable Ukrainian variety, the Red Dawn Cornelian Cherry bears good crops of large, bright red fruit with a pleasing, sweet-tart flavor. Red Dawn is particularly easy to grow and disease resistant.

A unique and attractive form of Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry is native to Ukraine and other regions around the Black Sea. Growing as a shrub or small tree, it is valued for its tasty fruit and for its ornamental value. Our unique Ukrainian varieties produce unusually large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. As an ornamental, Cornelian Cherry is prized for its very early, delicate flowers appearing in early March before the leaves, its yellow and red fall color, and it’s bright, red fruit, which taste like a Cherry or a wild Plum. Cornelian Cherry is good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine.

Latin Name: Cornus mas cv. Siretski 
Site and Soil: Red Dawn Cornelian Cherry Tree prefers a sunny location with at least 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Cornus Mas Seedlings
Pollination Requirements: While most varieties are somewhat self-fertile, it is recommended that at least two varieties be planted to ensure good crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to approx. minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 2nd or 3rd year after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft.
Bloom Time: Late February-early March
Ripening Time: Late August-Early September
Yield: 30-40 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: No pest problems have been observed on our Cornelian Cherry plants. Dogwood Anthracnose can cause black spots to appear on the leaves of some varieties during wet springs. Once the rainy weather stops, the new leaves are not affected. A copper spray in the spring and early summer should help control it. Removal of old leaves in the fall is also helpful.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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This popular and attractive variety, the Elegant Cornelian Cherry Tree bears heavy crops of striking, dark red, pear-shaped fruit. Sweet and delicious, the fruit of this tree ripens in late August and is particularly nice for fresh eating.

A unique and attractive form of Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry is native to Ukraine and other regions around the Black Sea. Growing as a shrub or small tree, it is valued for its tasty fruit and for its ornamental value. Our unique Ukrainian varieties produce unusually large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. As an ornamental, Cornelian Cherry is prized for its very early, delicate flowers appearing in early March before the leaves, its yellow and red fall color, and it’s bright, red fruit, which taste like a Cherry or a wild Plum. Cornelian Cherry is good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine.

Latin Name: Cornus mas cv. Elegantii
Site and Soil: Cornelian Cherry likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Cornus mas seedlings
Pollination Requirements: Plant two different varieties for cross-pollination and to ensure good crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30ºF
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-12 ft.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Dark red
Fruit Shape: Pear-shaped
Bloom Time: February
Ripening Time: Late August-Early September
Yield: 30-40 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: No pest problems have been observed on our Cornelian Cherry plants. Dogwood Anthracnose can cause black spots to appear on the leaves of some varieties during wet springs. Once the rainy weather stops, the new leaves are not affected. A copper spray in the spring and early summer should help control it. Removal of old leaves in the fall is also helpful.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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Pioneer Cornelian Cherry bears abundant crops of strikingly large, pear-shaped fruit. Up to 1-1/2″ long, the dark red, early ripening fruit is juicy, sweet, and aromatic.

A unique and attractive form of Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry is native to Ukraine and other regions around the Black Sea. Growing as a shrub or small tree, it is valued for its tasty fruit and for its ornamental value. Our unique Ukrainian varieties produce unusually large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. As an ornamental, Cornelian Cherry is prized for its very early, delicate flowers appearing in early March before the leaves, its yellow and red fall color, and it’s bright, red fruit, which taste like a Cherry or a wild Plum. Cornelian Cherry is good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine.

Latin Name: Cornus mas cv. Lukyanovskii
Site and Soil: Pioneer Cornelian Cherry likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Cornus Mas Seedlings
Pollination Requirements: Plant two varieties for cross-pollination and to ensure good crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30º F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Dark red
Bloom Time: February
Ripening Time: Late August-Early September
Yield: 30-40 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: No pest problems have been observed on our Cornelian Cherry plants. Dogwood Anthracnose can cause black spots to appear on the leaves of some varieties during wet springs. Once the rainy weather stops, the new leaves are not affected. A copper spray in the spring and early summer should help control it. Removal of old leaves in the fall is also helpful.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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Red Star Cornelian Cherry bears good crops of large, 1-1/4″ long, oval fruit. A later ripening variety, Red Star holds its fruit well into September. The glossy, dark red fruit has an appealing sweet-tart flavor and is very juicy and aromatic.

A unique and attractive form of Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry is native to Ukraine and other regions around the Black Sea. Growing as a shrub or small tree, it is valued for its tasty fruit and for its ornamental value. Our unique Ukrainian varieties produce unusually large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. As an ornamental, Cornelian Cherry is prized for its very early, delicate flowers appearing in early March before the leaves, its yellow and red fall color, and it’s bright, red fruit, which taste like a Cherry or a wild Plum. Cornelian Cherry is good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine.

Latin Name: Cornus mas cv. Vidubetskii
Site and Soil: Cornelian Cherry likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Cornus Mas Seedlings
Pollination Requirements: Plant two varieties for cross-pollination and to ensure good crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30ºF
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft.
Bloom Time: February
Ripening Time: Late August-Early September
Yield: 30-40 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: No pest problems have been observed on our Cornelian Cherry plants. Dogwood Anthracnose can cause black spots to appear on the leaves of some varieties during wet springs. Once the rainy weather stops, the new leaves are not affected. A copper spray in the spring and early summer should help control it. Removal of old leaves in the fall is also helpful.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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A very unique variety, Yellow Cornelian Cherry Tree bears large crops of attractive, lemon yellow, tasty, sweet-tart fruit. The 1″ long fruit is good for fresh eating and makes particularly good jam, juice and compote.

A unique and attractive form of Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry is native to Ukraine and other regions around the Black Sea. Growing as a shrub or small tree, it is valued for its tasty fruit and for its ornamental value. Our unique Ukrainian varieties produce unusually large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. As an ornamental, Cornelian Cherry is prized for its very early, delicate flowers appearing in early March before the leaves, its yellow and red fall color, and it’s bright, yellow fruit, which taste like a Cherry or a wild Plum. Cornelian Cherry is good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine.

Latin Name: Cornus mas cv. Yantarnii
Site and Soil: Cornelian Cherry likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Cornus Mas Seedlings
Pollination Requirements: Plant two varieties for cross-pollination and to ensure good crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft.
Taste: Sweet-tart
Fruit Skin: Lemon-yellow
Bloom Time: February
Ripening Time: Late August-Early September
Yield: 30-40 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: No pest problems have been observed on our Cornelian Cherry plants. Dogwood Anthracnose can cause black spots to appear on the leaves of some varieties during wet springs. Once the rainy weather stops, the new leaves are not affected. A copper spray in the spring and early summer should help control it. Removal of old leaves in the fall is also helpful.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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A new introduction from the Ukrainian breeding program that has produced many valuable varieties, Coral Blaze Cornelian Cherry is very disease resistant and bears good crops of large, sweet, flavorful fruit. The striking, bright red fruit is good for fresh eating and makes delicious preserves and ice cream.

A unique and attractive form of Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry is native to Ukraine and other regions around the Black Sea. Growing as a shrub or small tree, it is valued for its tasty fruit and for its ornamental value. Our unique Ukrainian varieties produce unusually large, sweet, and flavorful fruit. As an ornamental, Cornelian Cherry is prized for its very early, delicate flowers appearing in early March before the leaves, its yellow and red fall color, and it’s bright, red fruit, which taste like a Cherry or a wild Plum. Cornelian Cherry is good for fresh eating, preserves, juice, and wine.

Latin Name: Cornus mas cv. Koraloviy Marka 
Site and Soil: Cornelian Cherry likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Cornus Mas Seedlings
Pollination Requirements: Plant with another variety for cross-pollination and to ensure good crops.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30ºF,
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet, flavorful
Fruit Skin: Bright red
Bloom Time: February
Ripening Time: Late August-Early September
Yield: 20-30 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Coral Blaze is resistant to Dogwood Anthracnose. No pest problems have been observed on our Cornelian Cherry plants.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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