Dogwood Elegantissima

Dogwood (lat. Córnus) or Derain is a woody deciduous plant in the form of a small tree or shrub. In nature, it grows in Europe, the Caucasus, Asia Minor, China.

Fruit dogwood Elegant - a large-fruited variety of medium ripening. Drought-resistant, winter-hardy variety. The fruits contain a lot of vitamin A, P, organic acids, microelements important for the human body. Only there is more vitamin C in dogwood than in lemon.

Shape, dimensions. A semicircular shrub 1.5-2 m high, 2-2.5 m in diameter. It grows rapidly up to 5 years, after which growth slows down.

Bloom. It starts early, in late March - early April.

Fruiting. Cross-pollinated variety. And due to early flowering (there are no bees yet), for fruiting it is necessary to plant at least 2 bushes. Fruiting begins at 4-5 years. The fruits ripen in mid-August. Pear-shaped berries, weighing 4-5 g, sweet and sour in taste. Ripe fruits stay on the branches for a long time without crumbling.

Location and boarding. Likes fertile soil. Acid, clayey soils are not suitable for planting. It grows well both in sunny areas and in partial shade.

Application. The fruits are very tasty both raw and for making compotes, jams, preserves, syrups.

If you want to buy Dogwood Elegant in Kyiv: - call us at phone/viber.

You can also buy seedlings of Dogwood Elegantissima through the online store. Delivery in Kyiv and across Ukraine.

More information: Cornus. Cornus care.