Cornus, 'Fruchtal' cornelian cherry

Cornus mas 'Fruchtal'

Austrian cultivar that translates to 'Fruitful.' According to information complied by renowned C. mas guru Little John, this is a very productive cultivar. Fruit is more acidic than some, but high in vitamin C. Also reported to the have a brix reading of 17.3. 

This is a newer addition to our collection of C. mas, so we cannot yet speak directly to ripening time and flavor. 

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: Partially self-fertile trees require little attention once established. Yields are better with two different cultivars or seedlings. 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. Only pest of note has been spotted winged drosophila. Leaves sometimes become infected with anthracnose. This disease is purely cosmetic on C. mas and does not harm the tree.  Birds and critters will compete with humans for the harvest.

Plant size: 2 gallon container. 

When we ship: FALL 2025