Fructu Violaceo

Variety of Cornelian cherry · Cornus mas

Historic selection with strikingly dark-violet, almost black-red fruits.

Also known as: Violacea

🇩🇪 Germany

Taste & characteristics

soursweetaromatic

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Small, very dark violet to blackish-red fruits with a strong, tart flavour.

Rare old form, mainly of collector and ornamental interest.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Cornelian cherry unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? → Check your site on the species page

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