Big-leaved cornelian cherry 'Swietljaczok' - a great, very
fertile variety of dogwood of Ukrainian origin. Its main characteristic
is its fruits, which are larger than the others. The weight of one fruit
can reach up to 10 g. The habit of the shrub is rather spreading, growing to a height of 3
m and a width of 2,5 m, depending on the growing conditions. The fruit ripens in early September.
The taste is delicious, juicy and aromatic. They do not drop from the bush and have a longer shelf life. They are suitable for direct consumption and for further processing,
e.g. for making marmalades, compotes, etc.
Cultivation. It is best suited to neutral
or slightly alkaline soils, sunny open positions, southern, south-eastern and
south-western slopes. It can also tolerate drier conditions because it is deep rooted and
can secure moisture even in conditions with unevenly distributed
rainfall. It only needs more moisture during the ripening period, which according to
is from August to September. It is fully hardy in wood and flower. We can
grow it successfully up to an altitude of 600 m. It is not well suited to cold locations,
especially those with frequent fog. It also does not tolerate
shade or partial shade. It requires deeper pruning, especially after planting during the
growing season. When planting the shrub, 3-5
of the main branches are left, which are shortened by approximately one-third to one-half.
Pruning is repeated for the first three years of cultivation. When planting a grafted tree,
it is possible to grow a crown with or without a terminal (hollow crown)