Cornus, 'Ekzoticheskiy' cornelian cherry

Cornus mas 'Ekzoticheskiy' 

Large red fruits have a high sugar content. Ripens late August to early September. It is reported that this variety is good for storage. This cultivar was released in 2001 by cornelian cherry breeder Svitlana Klymenko. 

This cultivar has been marketed in the US under the name 'Exotica.'

Size at maturity: 10-20' tall and and 7-8' wide.

Site Selection: Ideally full-sun location, but will also grow and fruit in dappled sun locations. Adaptable to a range or soil types provided the planting location is well drained. Prefers a pH of around 6.5.

Cultivation: Plant two different cultivars or seedlings for cross-pollination and good fruit set. Trees require little attention once established, though better fruit set is accomplished with two different cultivars. Cornus mas can be trained as a small standard tree or as a multi-stemmed shrub. For a mature tree it is only necessary to prune out dead, broken or crossed branches.

Zone hardiness, Pests, & Diseases: Hardy to USDA zone 5-7. Pest and disease free. Birds and critters will compete with humans for the harvest.

Plant size: Container grown in 4" x 9" MT49 tree pot. 

When we ship:  FALL 2025