Yellow cherry plum: a description of the best varieties, reviews

Today, in the country cottages and in the gardens of our compatriots, there are many varieties of such a tree as the sweet cherry. Everyone knows her sweet juicy red berries . However, there are other varieties. Their fruits have a yellow color. The taste qualities of such berries are in no way inferior to the usual red varieties.

является одним из лучших представителей вида. Yellow cherry is one of the best representatives of the species. About what it has features, as well as recommendations for growing, you should know every summer resident.

general characteristics

All varieties of cherries are divided into black, orange, pink and yellow. The latter variety is distinguished by high yield and high taste qualities. представлено далее) является одним из лучших представителей представленных плодовых деревьев. The yellow cherry (photo below) is one of the best representatives of the represented fruit trees.

The variety was derived as a result of breeding activities of domestic scientists. To obtain it, such varieties as the Golden Loshitskaya and the Leningrad Red Cherry were crossed. Moreover, the obtained seeds were subjected to special irradiation. Fast neurons were used for this.

The variety was distributed in the Central Black Earth region in 1998. This is one of the new varieties, which turned out to be grown up in the national selection science. During its existence the homestead yellow cherry has become very popular among gardeners and countrymen of our country.

Variety description

The early yield is characterized by the yellow cherry. представлено далее) подтверждает его большую урожайность. The description of the variety (the photo is presented below) confirms its high yield. Cherry is not recommended for growing in industrial gardens. But for a private plot this tree fits perfectly. This is confirmed even by the name of the variety, which contains the word "homestead".

The tree grows fast enough. It can reach large dimensions in height. The first fruits appear on the branches 6 years after the planting of young trees. Fruits are characterized by a rounded shape. They are large, have a wide funnel. The flesh of the berries is juicy. It has a cartilaginous structure. The fruit juice is transparent. The stone is large enough, but it is easily separated from the pulp.

This sweet cherry tastes sweet, but it also has a slight sourness. It increases the content of vitamin C. This is a useful food that can replenish the supply of vitamins and minerals in the body.

Reviews of gardeners

будут представлены далее) считается устойчивым к различным неблагоприятным условиям деревом. Yellow cherry (description of the variety, photos, reviews will be presented below) is considered resistant to various unfavorable tree conditions. Many summer residents choose this variety for planting because of its high yield.

The tree grows quickly enough, its height can reach 4 m. Some dacha note this feature as a lack of variety. The crown has a spherical shape and a long branching character. It takes up a lot of space in the garden.

Tree, shoots and generative buds, according to the reviews of experienced gardeners, are resistant to frost in winter. Flower buds are not prone to spring frosts. This is a self-fertilizing strain.

When pruning, forming the crown, the recommendations for the presented variety remain the same as for all cherries. The tree is resistant to pests and diseases. Fruits do not crack in rainy weather.

Reviews of fruits

о которой представляют садоводы в различных источниках, обладает крупными плодами. A variety of cherries homestead yellow, reviewed by the gardeners in various sources, has large fruits. Their weight on average reaches 5.5 g. The diameter of the berry is 2 cm or more. Abdominal suture is expressed in medium. The long peduncle is easily separated from the berries during harvesting. Color of the fruit (integumentary and internal) is characterized by yellow color. Also there are no dots under the skin.

Harvest, according to reviews of gardeners, is made in early June. During this period, the berries are heavily poured with juice, increase in size. According to the reviews, the palatability of the fruit was estimated at 4.7 points (on a five-point scale). Berries belong to a sort of table type. Bone takes up 8.5% of the total mass.

Berries are consumed fresh or closed in jars. From this sweet cherry they make compotes and jams. Sugars should be added a little less on a prescription than when making preserves from red berries. The presence of a small acid improves the taste of the product.

Selecting a landing site

о которой предоставляют дачники и садоводы, требует правильного выбора места для посадки. Yellow cherry, reviews about which provide summer residents and gardeners, requires the right choice of a place for planting. Experts recommend that you follow certain rules when carrying out this process.

The sweet cherry of the presented variety needs sufficient sunlight. This is one of the main requirements that are put forward to the choice of a place for planting. If the tree does not receive enough light, the fruits will become less sweet, and the yield will decrease.

To the tree well experienced the winter, it should be planted next to the house or suburban buildings. Ideal place is considered the space between the bath house and the house or the fence and shed. On the northern side of the tree there must be a brick structure. It is better to plant the presented variety on a hill. The tree does not tolerate flooding.

Requirements for soil

Specific requirements put forward to the soil represented a variety of sweet cherry. разновидность плодовых деревьев предпочитает произрастать на супесчаных, суглинистых легких почвах. The homestead yellow variety of fruit trees prefers to grow on sandy, loamy light soils. Heavy sand or clay soils will lead to inadequate development of the tree. The acidity of the soil should approach the neutral level (pH 6.5-7.0).

The tree does not tolerate high humidity, harmful for it and stagnant phenomena of water in the soil. Excessively dry land is also a negative factor. Therefore, the state of the soil should be monitored. It is dug and periodically (as needed) watered.

In the area where the cherry is planned to be planted, the groundwater should pass at a depth of no more than 1.5 m. Otherwise, the roots will rot. If in the area where the cottage is located, groundwater is too close to the surface, a drainage system should be created. This will maintain the required level of humidity.

Preparation for planting

Before planting young trees, it is necessary to consider the features of their choice. которой было представлено выше, предполагает выполнение этого процесса в определенный период года. Yellow cherry, the description of which was presented above, assumes the fulfillment of this process in a certain period of the year. In the spring, you can plant trees with a bare root system. For those plants that grow in a container, the period from April to October is suitable.

One-year or two-year-old seedlings should be purchased. When choosing, special attention should be paid to the root system of the plant. It should be developed, consist of many branches with branches. You should buy grafted trees. If the cherry was grown from a stone, most likely, it will not produce a varietal tree. The place of inoculation is clearly visible on seedlings. On young trees intended for planting, there should be no loose leaves.

After buying in the spring period, the branches of the seedlings can be cut. Do not injure the roots. They can be neatly spread, but it is strictly forbidden to cut off. The more developed the root system is, the faster the tree will survive. Before planting, sufficient space should be provided for the sweet cherry. Its area of food is about 12 m² of land area.

Disembarkation

сорта которой позволяет сделать вывод о целесообразности ее посадки на своем участке, высаживается по определенной технологии. Yellow cherry plum, the description of which allows to draw a conclusion about the expediency of planting it on its site, is planted according to a certain technology.

The distance between young trees should be at least 3.5 m, and between rows - 5 m. It is necessary to dig a pit about 60 cm deep. The ground extracted from the deepening must be mixed with mineral and organic fertilizers. It can be saltpeter, humus or superphosphate.

The earth is poured into the pit by a hill. On it a layer of soil without fertilizers is poured out. Next, a seedling is placed in the pit. Its root system is covered with earth, well ramming the soil. Then the tree is well watered. The root neck should remain above the surface at a height of about 5 cm.

Care of a tree

требует правильного ухода. Yellow cherry requires maintenance. From the correctness of the irrigation and feeding will depend on the yield and taste qualities of the fruit. In the first 6 years after planting a young tree when flowers appear on its branches, they are carefully cut. This allows the root system to grow.

Cherry requires regular watering. This procedure is carried out periodically during the whole period of vegetation. Watering is required about once a month. If the drought is observed for a long time, this procedure is performed more often. Approximately once a week it is necessary to water.

A young tree needs fertilizing. Organic fertilizers are introduced in the middle and late spring into the near-trunk circle. After growing cherries, you can perform a similar procedure in late summer. In order for a tree to survive the winter well, phosphorus fertilizer should be introduced into the soil no later than September.

Protection in winter

нуждается в дополнительной защите в зимний период. Variety of cherries homestead yellow requires additional protection in the winter. This is a rather complicated procedure. However, its conduct significantly affects the condition of the tree, its fertility.

To the tree is not frozen, it should be well sprinkled with fallen snow. Soil near the trunk at the same time should be dug up. This issue should be paid attention in the fall. Next to young seedlings dig a stick. This support will support the tree until it is strong enough.

In addition to frost, the tree can be adversely affected by pests and rodents. Prevent them from infringing on the sweet cherry simply. The trunk must be tied with a roofing felt. In spring, the tree must be sprinkled with special solutions in case of signs of disease. Pick up the product should be in accordance with the disease that struck the sweet cherry.

Trimming

нуждается в правильном формировании кроны. Yellow cherry needing a proper formation of the crown. To do this, immediately after the young tree is planted, pruning of its branches is performed. The procedure can also be carried out in May or early June. This procedure will stimulate the growth of the lower branches. This will also lead to an acceleration of the fruiting process.

When pruning is not recommended to leave an unbranched seedling 1 m long. Otherwise, the following shoots will grow even higher. Berries in this case will collect hard. It should be left branches with 4-5 kidneys up to 50 cm long.

If the young branches of one-year-old seedlings are cut too short (less than 35 cm), the growth of the tree will increase, and the fruiting will brake. Therefore, pruning must be done correctly, guided by the recommendations of experienced gardeners.

During sanitary pruning, you can also remove the dried or diseased branches. This stimulates the fertility of the sweet cherry. The tree in this case will be healthy and strong.

а также изучив особенности по ее уходу и высадке, каждый садовод сможет вырастить на своем участке представленное дерево. Having considered what a yellow cherry is, and also having studied the peculiarities of its care and planting, each gardener can grow a represented tree on his plot. Its high yield, high taste qualities of fruits make the presented variety popular and widespread in our country.