Cornus, 'Aliosha' cornelian cherry

Cornus mas 'Aliosha' Yellow fruited Ukrainian variety. One of the earliest ripening selections. Fruit is sweet and ideal for processing or fresh consumption. Somewhat slow growing tree.  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 s