Cherry Ural Chereshenka: description of the variety, growing regions, planting and care

Description of the variety

Each type of cherry has distinctive characteristics.

Cherry Cherry is a low bush. According to statistics, the height of the plant is within 1.5-2 meters.

The description of the variety states that the bush has a wide crown and it resembles a ball.

Mostly annual shoots bear fruit. The leaves have a pronounced shine and are oblong in shape.

The fruits are round and small in size. There is a concavity near the seam. A ripe berry reaches 17 mm in diameter. Ruby color.

The pulp is juicy and of medium density. The taste of cherries is similar to sweet cherries. The main feature is that the seed comes away from the pulp well. The fruits practically do not crack and adhere well to the stalks.

Full description

It grows as a multi-stemmed bush - 5.7 trunks, united at the base by a bole 15 cm high. Bush height - 2 m. The crown is medium dense, flat, 3 m in diameter. The shoots are straight, mostly located horizontally. The leaves are large, obovate, dark green. The fruits are wide-round. The main color is scarlet.

The pulp is tender, very juicy, the juice is pink. Sweet and sour taste - 4.5 points. Separation of the fruit from the stalk with a slight release of juice (wet). The stone is easily separated from the pulp. It begins to bear fruit in the fourth year after planting in the garden. The variety is partially self-fertile; for pollination, varieties with the same flowering period are required. The variety is highly drought-resistant and heat-tolerant. No pest or disease damage was noted. Ripening begins on July 10, ends on July 20.

The success of a gardener lies in obtaining a high yield from the plot. It depends on proper and timely care. One of the key factors is the correct choice of wood. The description of the Uralskaya Chereshenka cherry variety indicates high yield. It is important for each region to choose the right variety. The taste of the fruit is reminiscent of ripe cherries. Gives a good harvest.

Frost resistance

Sweet cherry is resistant to cold and frost. Suitable for the Ural climate, as it is cold and changeable. Buds and shoots have high frost resistance.

There are scientifically proven facts that this variety could withstand temperatures as low as -35 degrees.

Flowering and ripening period

Another feature is the time of appearance of inflorescences. This period falls in late spring and does not overlap at all with frosts. This period is the end of May and the beginning of June.

The fruits ripen simultaneously, and this period falls in mid-August. When the cherry is all ruby, you need to move on to picking the berries.

Productivity and lifespan

Gardeners who purchased this variety after it was bred noted the high cherry yield. Up to 7 kilograms of fruit are harvested from medium-sized cherries. There were cases when the yield from one tree was within 15 kg.

High-yielding cherries in the period from 4 to 16 years. The lifespan of a tree is up to 30 years.

All about dukes - hybrids of cherries and cherries

Cherries and cherries are fruit crops of the same family. The accidental successful cross-pollination of cherries and cherries gave rise to a new type of fruit crop, which was popularly called cherry, cherry-cherry and other difficult-to-pronounce names. Our love for abbreviations did not fail this time either.

From the name of the English variety of cherry, bred in England in the 17th century, and called the Duke of May (May-Duke), the shortened name Duke was established in Russia, which means “Duke”.

Gardeners liked the culture, especially because the plants became more resistant to negative temperatures and certain fungal diseases.

Beginning in 1926, the Dukes began to explore the space of the USSR. And by the beginning of the 90s of the 20th century, more than 30 varieties and hybrids were added to the catalogs of Dukes, advanced far beyond the Central Black Earth regions.

Hybrid of cherries and sweet cherries, Duke variety Pivonya

Where are dukes grown?

The southern regions and nearby areas received excellent, winter-hardy varieties of dukes for these climatic conditions: Excellent Venyaminova, Saratov Malyshka, Melitopol Joy. Ukrainians have developed a duka variety for the southern regions with a very practical, easy-to-remember name “Miracle Cherry,” which even today occupies a leading place in private gardens and holiday villages.

The work of breeders with insufficiently winter-hardy varieties of parental pairs made it possible to obtain a number of dukes capable of growing and producing high yields in the northern regions. Thus, the variety Beauty of the North, bred by I. Michurin, grows and bears fruit not only in its native Michurinsk, but also in the Moscow, Leningrad regions, and Nizhny Novgorod.

Dukes are successfully grown in the southern regions of the Central Black Earth region and some areas of the Novosibirsk region. Dukes grow and bear fruit in Western Siberia (Ivanovna, Spartanka), in the middle zone and northern regions (Kormilitsa, Zhukovskaya, Ivanovna, Dorodnaya and others).

In the Khabarovsk Territory, a collection of the following varieties has been tested and recommended for cultivation: Excellent Velyaminova, Fesanna, Krepkaya, Pamyati Vavilova, Mayak, Nadezhda, Zhukovskaya.

The most winter-hardy varieties (practically not suffering from spring-autumn changes in air temperature with short-term frosts) were obtained by breeders by crossing American winter-hardy high-yielding varieties. Trees successfully tolerate frosts of -25...-35°C.

External characteristics of dukes

Dukes belong to stone fruit crops and are cherry-cherry hybrids. If we compare dukes with their parents, then the “children”, taking an intermediate place, took all the best from the parent pairs, but still the vast majority of varieties turned out to be self-sterile. Because of the beauty of their abundant but empty flowering, dukes in the country are often used as an excellent ornamental crop.

The self-sterility of a hybrid crop is associated with exposure to weather conditions. Sudden temperature changes, both unexpected frosts and extreme heat, negatively affect the physiological processes in the plant responsible for the formation of pollen and eggs.

The number of normally developed duka flowers capable of pollination can decrease to 1%, sometimes sexually mature flowers are not formed at all.

With normal development of only 3-5% of flowers, the crop is literally hung with tasty large fruits with delicate pulp of different shades.

Cherry-cherry hybrids in the south and in regions with mild winters form powerful trees with a wide spreading crown. Breeders have obtained varieties of dukas that bear fruit freely in the cold regions of the North and Siberia, but there it is more practical to grow them in a bush-like form.

Duke seedling, a hybrid of cherry and sweet cherry.

The hybrids themselves are more similar to cherries in appearance and quality of the fruit. In terms of the density of the leaf blades and their size, the leaves are more reminiscent of cherry leaves. The leaves are long-petiolate, the arrangement on the shoots is alternate. The color is rich green.

The central trunk of dukes and perennial shoots are smooth (cherry-like), the color of the bark is dark brown. Sometimes skeletal shoots are located at an acute angle to the central trunk.

Depending on the region and climatic conditions, flowering can be early or late. For example, in central Russia, dukes bloom in the last ten days of June, in the south - in May. The flowers are white or slightly pink, collected in bouquet-like inflorescences, which are located on annual growths.

Dukes belong to early-bearing crops and, when good pollinators are selected, already in the third year they form the first (test) fruit crop. At the end of flowering, unpollinated flowers fall off. Formed fruits, on the contrary, remain on the branches for a long time and even improve their taste.

Dyukov fruits are extremely tasty. Imagine a large cherry, whose dense, sweetish-herbaceous pulp has become more tender and acquired an ennobling cherry aroma with a pleasant, refreshing aftertaste.

Biological characteristics of dukes

Dukes differ from parental couples in their self-sterility. Therefore, they cannot stand “loneliness.” If you want to get annual harvests, you need to plant dukes surrounded by cherries and cherries that are better than the zoned varieties.

Dukes are weak pollinators for each other.

In the Central Black Earth and central zone of Russia, where today dukes are quickly spreading in private gardens, the self-fertile cherry variety Lyubskaya, as well as the varieties Molodezhnaya and Bulatnikovskaya, can be used as pollinators.

The best pollinators for dukes are still cherries, especially the Iput variety (an ideal pollinator). When purchasing seedlings for the first time, be careful. Be sure to immediately buy duke and pollinator. With a high-quality pollinator, more than 1/3 of normally developed flowers are pollinated annually. The trees are then literally covered with fruits.

Dukes are more winter-hardy than cherries, but are inferior to cherries in frost resistance. Therefore, in the northern regions they are grown in the form of bushes, which allows them to shelter the crop from the winter cold.

Fruit ovaries on cherries.

Dukes have another valuable property. They are resistant to coccomycosis and moniliosis. These diseases have literally mowed down most cherry orchards in recent years. Many varieties of dukis are practically not susceptible to fruit damage from the cherry fly.

Selection of planting material

In order not to be deceived by an unscrupulous seller, duke seedlings must be purchased only from farms engaged in the propagation and sale of planting garden material, or in specialized stores. Each seedling must have a tag indicating the main parameters: age, variety name, desired pollinator and other data.

A 2-3 year old duke seedling should have a straight stem and an intact, well-developed root system. When cut transversely, the roots should be alive (white). The bark of the duke shoots and the trunk itself is evenly colored, without gum stains or other damage. Seedlings can be planted in spring and autumn, according to the recommendations.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Sweet cherry has a number of advantages that distinguish it from other varieties:

1. Pleasant taste, reminiscent of ripe cherries.
2. High yield.
3. Resistance to temperature changes.
4. Early fruiting period.
5. Long service life.
6. Jam, compote, and preserves are prepared from the fruits.

Besides this, there are also some disadvantages:

1. Late flowering and fruiting.
2. To get a good result, pollinators need to be planted in the nearby area.
3. Prone to diseases and pests.

How to grow cherry

Cherry cherry requires special conditions for planting and care. Failure to comply with these conditions or incomplete compliance with them can lead to improper development of the tree and a decrease in yield; in the worst case scenario, the tree will die.

Selection of seedlings

Of course, the purchase of seedlings should be done in special nurseries and stores, which guarantee compliance with the declared variety and will help you choose the one suitable for a specific planting location.

Seedlings should be free of visible signs of damage and disease with a well-developed root system. Cherry propagation occurs by seedlings.

Planting of seedlings in the southern regions of Russia is done in the fall, when the leaves have already fallen, and before regular frosts at night. In the northern part of Russia, it is recommended to plant seedlings in the spring before the buds open.

Selection and preparation of a site for planting

The soil for planting seedlings should not be acidic; neutral acidity is better. Limestone flour is added to acidified soil to level out the acidity.

The site should be well lit and protected from the wind, without close groundwater. In soil that is too wet and has poor water drainage, the roots begin to rot and the tree may die.

The pits for seedlings are prepared several weeks before planting:

• The depth of the hole should be 70 centimeters, the diameter 60 centimeters, the distance between the trees should be 4-5 meters.
• First, drainage is done, and then a nutrient mixture consisting of soil, humus (3 kg), ash (200 g), superphosphate (50 g) and potassium sulfate (40 g) is laid out at the bottom of the hole.
• When digging in the seedlings, the soil is lightly compacted, and the seedling itself is shaken a little, this will remove the voids between the roots.
• After planting, the soil around the seedling is watered with two buckets of water, while the root collar should remain at a level of 4 centimeters from the ground. Then the landing was carried out correctly.

Features of care

1. Young seedlings need regular watering. The soil should not dry out too much. Watering young trees is done only with warm water. Once established, the tree no longer needs to be watered; the moisture received from the rains will be enough. When the soil is heavily moistened, the bark on the trunk begins to become covered with cracks, and the roots may rot.
2. After planting, the seedlings are pruned, the trunk height should be about 60 centimeters, the branches are shortened by a third. This procedure is done for the correct formation of the crown.
3. Every spring, dry branches are removed and thinning is done. With a very dense crown, the amount of harvest is reduced. To improve productivity and make harvesting easier, it is recommended to weigh down the side branches so that the angle between them and the trunk increases. To maintain the correct shape of the crown, shoots are pruned every 5 years.
4. This hybrid does not require frequent feeding. Excessive fertilizer will only lead to increased growth of the trunk and will not affect the improvement of yield. Fertilizing mature trees is done twice a year. In the spring, fertilize with bird droppings, previously diluted with water (1 liter of droppings per bucket of water), and mulch the soil with manure. At the beginning of summer, trees are watered with a mixture of water and ash (200 grams of ash per bucket of water).
5. Before flowering begins, cherries are treated in the spring against diseases and pests. The treatment is carried out with preparations intended for cherries.

Planting and care

For good tree growth and a rich harvest, you need to choose the right place on the site and fertilize the soil.

Place the seedlings in well-ventilated and sunny areas. The proximity of groundwater is detrimental to the plant. The bush should grow on a hill so that melt water does not accumulate in the spring.

Gardeners recommend planting a tree in the spring, before the leaves appear. If planting takes place in the autumn, the risk of seedling death increases. After all, the tree has not yet grown strong and sometimes does not have the strength to withstand severe frosts.

Proper tree care:

1. After planting, it is important to water the seedling daily with settled water.
2. Periodically loosen the root soil.
3. If dead, dried or too long branches are found, cut them off using garden pruners.
4. Fertilize and feed the plant from time to time.
5. In autumn, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied.
6. Fertilize the soil with manure or compost no more than once every four months.
7. In spring, apply fertilizer rich in nitrogen.

Cherry care

Caring for hybrids of cherries and sweet cherries does not cause difficulties even for novice gardeners. By devoting a minimum of time to this unpretentious tree, you get large harvests of delicious berries. Unlike other fruit trees, dukes do not need fertilizing, which makes care even easier.

It is recommended to water the planted young plants every week. Water abundantly, use settled water, not cold. The older the tree gets, the less frequent the watering. Watering for dukes is a must, regardless of age. An adult tree requires approximately 20-40 liters of water. During periods of prolonged drought, the displacement is increased.

Like all stone fruits, cherry trees do not like frequent and abundant irrigation. Overmoistening leads to rotting of the roots and cracking of the trunk bark and skeletal branches. Trees need more watering until they are 5 years old, and then the frequency of irrigation is reduced based on the weather.

To make the root system feel comfortable, two loosenings per season are enough. Loosening saturates the soil with oxygen and at the same time removes weeds. It is recommended to loosen the soil in tree trunk circles after watering. Gardeners often sow green manure in gardens to fertilize the soil; for dukes, this option is allowed, but with one condition - the tree trunk circle should only be under black fallow.

To prevent the tree roots from overheating and moisture from the soil from evaporating too quickly, the tree trunk circle is mulched. Recommended mulch is hay. Do not spread mulch on dry soil.

Top dressing

The absence of the need for feeding is an important advantage of dukes. Fertilizers are applied only when planting a seedling. In the future, the gardener is spared from fertilizing - the dukes develop better and bear fruit in soils of average nutritional value.

The first time cherry trees are pruned immediately after planting. From the surface of the ground to the pruning point - 0.6 m. Having trimmed the top, cut off the skeletal branches. On seedlings 2 years old, the side branches are cut by 1/3.

While there is no harvest, the young animals are growing intensively. And as soon as the first berries appear, growth activity decreases. The crowns are thinned out in a timely manner - their thickening leads to a decrease in yield. When cutting branches, take into account the angle at which they depart from the trunk - the sharper it is, the smaller the end to be cut off.

For old trees, rejuvenating pruning is carried out every 5 years - sprouts are removed from the entire crown - to the level of four-year-old trees.

Cherry fruits, in addition to high taste characteristics, have several important beneficial properties, they are;

• have an antibacterial effect;
• have a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract;
• prevent the growth of malignant tumors.

Diseases and pests

The variety is resistant to pests, namely aphids. But it is sensitive to a fungal infection called coccomycosis.

Signs include a change in leaf color from green to brown and a sudden, drastic shedding of foliage. This is very harmful for the plant, since the bare tree is deprived of nutrition and can quickly dry out.

The risk of seedling infection with this fungal disease can be reduced by treating it with fungicides.

Cherry is one of the most common fruit trees. In popularity it is probably second only to the apple tree. Breeders believe that it was obtained by crossing steppe cherries and sweet cherries. About 150 varieties are known. Below you will find descriptions of selected varieties with reviews from gardeners.

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Landing

The main features of proper planting of cherry seedlings are maintaining intervals between neighboring plants and preparing the pit. All other agrotechnical measures are the same as for other fruit trees.

Selecting a location

When creating plantings of dukes, cherries and cherries, it is recommended to select a site that meets the following requirements:

• Sunlight all day long. There should be no shadow, but partial shade is allowed.
• The soil must be nutritious. Wetlands are excluded.
• Elevation is preferable; the groundwater table should not be higher than 2 m.
• Protection from drafts and winds.
• There should be cherry and/or sweet cherry trees nearby for pollination.
• The minimum distance to neighboring crops is 5 m.

Dukes are not planted in lowlands. In winter, cold masses are concentrated here, and in summer the humidity is too high. The best option for dukes is areas with sandy loam soils and indirect, diffused light.

Acidic soils are neutralized with chalk - add 1.5 kg per 1 sq. m. m. Heavy clay soils are replaced during planting with fertile soil and sand mixed in equal parts.

Cherry seedlings are prepared for planting in the same way as any other planting material for fruit trees. The seedlings are soaked in water a day before planting, and then all damaged roots are cut off with pruning shears.

When buying duke seedlings, pay attention to:

• age and time of landing;
• variety;
• pollinators.

Seedlings aged 2-3 years are considered to have the best survival rate. Other recommendations for choosing planting material:

• the presence of a tag indicating the age of the seedling, variety, pollinator varieties and other details of agricultural technology;
• trunk – straight;
• the root system is developed, without signs of disease;
• shoots are colored evenly, without gum or damage;
• the height of the main trunk is about 60 cm, the branches are shortened by a third - such signs indicate properly prepared planting material;
• the variety must be regionalized and suitable for specific climatic conditions.

Duke seedlings should be purchased from nurseries or specialized farms that professionally grow fruit trees.

Landing in the ground

It is better to plant dukes in early spring, when the soil has warmed up to the desired temperature. If you plant seedlings in the fall, they may die without taking root. Autumn planting is only suitable for regions with warm climates.

Features of planting duka seedlings:

• The pit is prepared a month before planting.
• The distance between adjacent holes is 4-5 m if 2 or more cherry seedlings are planted. This is enough so that the trees, when they become adults, do not interfere with each other.
• The dimensions of the hole must be such that the root system fits freely in it.
• Drainage must be laid at the bottom of the hole to prevent stagnation of water near the root system. Make a drainage layer from stones or broken bricks.
• A manure-soil mixture is poured onto the drainage. The mixture includes a fertile layer.
• The soil obtained by digging a hole is mixed with superphosphate (300-400 g), potassium sulfate (250-300 g) and ash (2-3 cups).
• If planting is done in infertile, depleted soil, compost or humus is added to the hole - one bucket.
• The seedling is placed in a hole, its roots are straightened. Sprinkle with soil so that the root collar and the surface of the earth are at the same level. You should not bury the seedling too much - rot may develop, which will lead to the death of the young tree.
• When the seedling is planted, water is poured under the root - 2 buckets.

Cherry Chocolate Girl

The variety was bred at the end of the 20th century. The fruits are burgundy. This is a small tree. Its height is no more than 2.5 m. The combination of branches and leaves form a pyramidal shape.

The plant looks more like a shrub than a tree. Produces many fruits. The flowers are painted white.

Blooms in May. Cherries ripen in July. But the timing may vary in different regions. They taste sweetish, slightly sour.

The weight of one fruit is up to 3.5 g. The seed is easily separated from the pulp. Productivity – up to 15 kg. Fruiting begins 3 years after planting. Grows up to 20 years.

• cold resistance
• early ripening of cherries
• undemanding to soil moisture

• prone to infection with mycoses.

Chocolate cherry is a young variety. Therefore, its seedlings are not very easy to find on sale. To grow it, you need to choose a well-lit part of the garden.

The tree must be pruned every year. You can water during flowering and fruit formation. Feed only 3 years after planting . Then once every 4 years.

Can be grown in any region of Russia.

According to gardeners:

Advantages of the “Miracle Cherry” variety

1. The berries are very large, up to 10 g. Here is a photo of the berries of our miracle cherry and the neighbor’s simple cherry:

Our Miracle Cherry (large) and our neighbor's cherry

I didn’t deliberately pick up smaller or larger ones; no, I picked what I could reach.

2. The berries are tasty and juicy. After all, Miracle Cherry is a Duke (the result of crossing cherries and sweet cherries). By the way, the appearance of the tree (especially at a young age) is similar to that of a cherry tree: shoots, buds, size of the berries, and some leaves. The miracle cherry was bred by crossing the Griot Ostgeimsky cherry and the Valery Chkalov cherry.

To be honest, the cherry flavor was a bit lacking, but that’s why it’s a cherry, to taste like cherry. It makes an excellent compote and makes a good meal.

3. Miracle cherry has high disease resistance. Particularly resistant to moniliosis and coccomycosis.

4. The tree grows quickly. In our third year it was already 3.5 meters, and maybe more... I remember it because in the third year I climbed the chicken coop to trim it here and there.

5. The crown does not thicken much; only minimal pruning is required.

Common cherry varieties

This species was known in ancient times. Today it does not grow wild.

Dessert Morozova

The variety was named after the breeder who bred it. Suitable for growing in temperate climates. Medium height plant.

The collection of branches forms a round shape. The flowers are large and white. Large-fruited – 4.7 – 5 g. The color of ripe cherries is red.

They are juicy inside. The seed is easily separated from the pulp. Can be transported over long distances. The taste is sweet, slightly sour. Productivity – up to 35 kg.

Early ripening. The first harvest is harvested in June. Fruiting occurs in the 3rd – 4th year of the plant’s life. Without a neighboring pollinating tree, only 1/5 of the fruits are formed.

It is recommended to plant the following varieties of cherries next to it:

• Vladimirskaya
• Griot Ostheim
• Studencheska
• Griot Rossoshansky

• precocity
• high yield
• pleasant taste
• annual fruiting
• frost resistance

• Disadvantages include poor resistance to disease.

Youth

The variety is suitable for cultivation in the northern regions of Russia and the Moscow region. Tree height – 2 – 2.5 m. The crown is spherical, of medium density. The branches are lowered to the ground. The flowers are white. Self-pollinating.

Blooms in May. Refers to frost-resistant and drought-resistant varieties. The harvest is harvested in July. You can harvest up to 15 kg of cherries from one plant.

Fruit weight – 4 – 5 g. Cherries are dark burgundy in color. Meaty and juicy inside. Easily separated from the seed. The taste is pleasant, with sourness.

The youth variety begins to bear fruit in the 4th – 5th year of planting. The tree grows up to 15–20 years.

To plant it, you need to choose an elevated, bright area in the garden. Do not plant in places with strong drafts.

Watering is required during flowering and fruiting. Prune in the spring - before the buds swell. In the first years of life, feeding is not needed.

Youth has an average degree of resistance to mycoses.

A variety for universal use. Tolerates transportation well.

Gardeners speak well of it:

Lyubskaya

Tree up to 2.5 m high. The combination of branches forms a spherical shape. The flowers are painted white.

The first harvest can be obtained a few years after planting. Every year thereafter. Able to bear fruit without the participation of other plants.

Late ripening. Fruiting begins in July - August. Ripe cherries are dark red and juicy. Weight – 4 – 5 g.

Cherry Ural cherry

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Early variety. Ripening - in early July, almost simultaneously with strawberries. The berries are large with a bright scarlet color and an orange tan, weighing 5 g. The pulp is tender, very juicy, the juice is pink. The taste is sweet and sour, reminiscent of cherries - with an excellent tasting score of 4.5 points. The peduncle is long and thin. The stone is easily separated from the pulp.

It begins to bear fruit in the fourth year after planting in the garden. Harvest – 7-10 kg per bush. The variety is partially self-fertile; for pollination, varieties with the same flowering period are required. The drought and heat tolerance of the variety is high. No pest or disease damage was noted. Frost-resistant. The yield is high - 7 kg per tree.

At one time, cherries disappeared from amateur gardens. There were several reasons for this: there were no varieties resistant to emerging fungal diseases, the climate changed, a fashion arose for growing winter-hardy cherries... However, in recent years, after the creation of new large-fruited frost-resistant varieties resistant to most diseases of this crop, cherries have returned to Russian orchards again . The new varieties are very unpretentious and are distinguished by high yields and excellent taste of large, juicy berries. They usually begin to bear fruit in the 3rd year.

Choosing a location.

Young plants quickly and well take root in a new place. This crop loves the sun, so it needs to be planted so that it is well lit all day. At the same time, it is necessary to protect it not only from cold winds, but also from random drafts. An open area near the southern wall of the house or a brick fence would be very suitable for her.

Cherries need light soils, rich in organic matter, with a neutral reaction (pH 6.5) and a groundwater level no closer than 1.5–2 m from the surface of the earth. In lowlands and on waterlogged soils, cherries are planted on mounds 35–40 cm high.

Landing.

You can plant cherries both in spring and autumn. Planting holes are dug at a distance of 2–2.5 m from each other and from other plants. The diameter and depth of the hole is 60–70 cm. The planting soil is made up of the top fertile layer, compost (or rotted manure) and river sand in a ratio of 1:2:1. Add 100 g of superphosphate, 60 g of potassium sulfate, a liter jar of wood ash, a glass of ground eggshells (or 3 tablespoons of calcium chloride per 1 liter of water) to each pit. Calcium must be added to all stone fruit crops, as these plants need it to produce fruit. On acidic soils, add another half glass of dolomite flour.

What kind of plant is this?

Many amateur gardeners and experienced breeders regularly breed crops for individual cultivation and wide distribution. Modern gardens have a huge assortment of fruit and berry crops, including apple trees, pears, and it is also quite difficult to find a plot without cherries and sweet cherries, represented by various varieties. A rather unusual plant is cherry, the cultivation of which is a standard process, including activities familiar to any gardener and gardener.

However, growing such a tree still requires familiarity with its features and characteristics, as well as the rules of agricultural technology and the available varieties. Cherry-cherry hybrids are berry crops that have distinctive features of both plants. According to experts, the dukes most of all adopted the properties of cherries from their mother plants.

In our country, such garden trees began to be planted not so long ago; as for European countries, dukes have been successfully cultivated there for several centuries. It was in these areas that such a plant grew for the first time.

The formation of the hybrid occurred unplanned, but through further selection of the most viable plants, a variety called “Duke” was obtained, which means “Duke”. This is far from the only name for the culture; in everyday life and in thematic literature you can find such definitions as miracle cherry, cherry cherry, etc.

In Europe, the hybrid varieties “Queen Hydrangea” or “Empress Eugenia” were in great demand. As for domestic varieties, gardeners owe the appearance of the first crop to the breeder Michurin, who called his plant “Beauty of the North.”

This species, in addition to its visual attractiveness, stood out among other trees for its colossal resistance to negative temperatures, since Russian winters have always been famous for their frosts. As for foreign dukes, their similar characteristics were largely inferior to Russian cultures. The work did not stop at the “Beauty of the North,” so today gardeners can choose a cherry-cherry hybrid variety from an impressive list of berry plants recommended for both southern and northern regions with rather harsh climatic conditions.

Characteristic

The suitable growing region is contained in the very name of the tree.
The place of growth coincides with its origin. Breeders from the Urals sought to breed a species that would be unpretentious to weather conditions. This region is famous for its extreme cold. In 1950, breeder Gvozdyukova began developing a suitable variety. A new species was developed, which was successfully registered in the State Register in 1959.

The main characteristics of this tree.

Pollination

Chereshenka belongs to the group of self-fertile varieties. This suggests that the cherry blossom has a specific shape and cannot be pollinated. To obtain a rich harvest, it simply needs pollinators. If they are not on the site, then the tree will bloom luxuriantly every year, but there will be no harvest.

The bush itself is also a good pollinator, and is used to pollinate other cherries.

The climatic conditions of the Urals are far from ideal, so it is recommended to grow only those varieties of cherries that are highly resistant to adverse effects. The main difficulties that gardeners face are: cold winters, short and cool summers with an average temperature of 20 degrees, and little rainfall in the summer.

Peculiarities

The culture has the following features.

• As for its biological origin, Duke belongs to deciduous berry trees from the stone fruit family.
• In appearance, the plants are distinguished by their excellent growth; the crown of the hybrid is pyramidal and expands as it matures. However, the shape of the tree crown largely depends on the variety. The best types can form an oval or spherical root.
• In the favorable and warm climate of southern latitudes, duke grows into a fairly branched crop; in northern latitudes, gardeners recommend forming a cherry-cherry hybrid closer to the size of a shrub. Similar adjustments in the size and appearance of the crop are achieved through regular pruning.
• The skeletal branches of the duke are very massive, in most cases they are located at an angle of 60 degrees relative to the trunk. And the base branches, in turn, grow straight or curved shoots with smooth bark.
• Most often, hybrids grow up to 2.5 meters, but in gardens there are specimens whose height can be 4 meters. This characteristic directly depends on the selected variety.

• The branches of the trees are quite abundantly covered with foliage, in appearance it is close to the leaf blade of the cherry, and in size it is more reminiscent of the green mass of the cherry. The foliage is green in color, slightly elongated in shape, with a pointed end at the top. Its standard length is about 14 centimeters, but there are plants with smaller leaves, the size of which does not exceed 10 centimeters.
• In addition to the beauty of the fruits, dukas have another advantage - flowers that decorate the crop in the spring with white or white-pink inflorescences. However, the flowering period directly depends on the region in which the hybrid is grown - in the south, as a rule, the flowering phase occurs in the last weeks of May, and in the central and northern regions the duke blooms towards the end of the first summer month. Flowers are collected in lush inflorescences, and with good care, even annual cherry-cherry hybrid plants can bloom.
• According to reviews, the crop is fast-bearing, due to which the young tree produces a harvest in the third year of life. Fruit formation occurs in pollinated flowers. The duke berry is large, round in shape, and as a rule, its weight is about 5-10 grams. The skin is smooth and glossy. As for the taste, the new berry has inherited a slight sourness from cherries.

• The most significant disadvantage of the hybrid is its self-sterility, which necessitates the need to plant a pollinator nearby for the yield of the duka. Based on this feature, the purchase of a hybrid seedling should be associated with the purchase of young mother crops that are planted nearby. As practice shows, it is best to opt for cherries, which will be a more effective pollinator plant.
• The berry crop has excellent resistance to frost, but in harsh climates the plants are covered for the winter.
• Hybrids are immune to most diseases - plants are resistant to diseases such as coccomycosis and moniliosis, which very often affect plants in the garden. Some varieties are not of particular interest to a common pest - the cherry fly.

Growing

Since breeders have developed dozens of winter-hardy cherry varieties, they have been grown in almost all regions of Russia. When choosing a variety for planting, it is important to correlate its frost resistance - the lowest possible temperature withstandable - with the winter temperatures characteristic of a particular region. Depending on climatic conditions, the appearance of the plant is formed - in the form of a tree or in the form of a bush.

The first cherry trees did not feel comfortable even in the middle zone, but today’s varieties are hardy and frost-resistant, and have moved far to the north. Today, dukes grow and bear fruit in the Leningrad, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk regions, Siberia, and the Far East.

For normal growth, Standard Ural cherries need competent agricultural technology:

1. Climatic conditions - as for other varieties, choose a site away from cold winds, warm, sunny. High humidity is harmful to shrubs - if possible, plant on hills, hills, or simply in places where groundwater lies quite deep (at least 2 m).
2. Soils that are suitable are slightly acidic, fertile, rich in nutrients and neutral. The mechanical composition is either light loam, sandy, or sandy loam. If the soil is acidic, add 5 kg of dolomite flour to the hole; you can add another bucket of sand to each hole.
3. Planting is done using high-quality seedlings, since poor planting material simply will not sprout. You should buy them in specialized stores or nurseries; give preference to trees with developed roots. Constantly water the soil – both in the container and in the planting hole. The seedling's buds must be intact, without signs of disease or damage, and the roots must be fresh, without dry parts.

Read about cherry varieties for the Urals here.

The procedure for planting shrubs in open ground:

1. The holes are marked at a distance of about 2 m from each other (since the bushes are small). Don’t forget about the need to plant pollinators on the site if they don’t already exist, and if there are, draw up a diagram taking into account the location of different trees.
2. The hole is dug to a depth of 68-80cm, the width may be slightly smaller.
3. The top layer of soil is separated, mixed with compost, peat, manure (take strictly rotted) in a ratio of 1 to 1. Remove the lower clay parts or leave them to form the sides of the hole. You can add potassium-phosphorus fertilizers to the planting hole - about 300 g.
4. Fine gravel or crushed stone is poured into the bottom of the hole - this is necessary to create high-quality drainage.
5. Humus, dolomite flour, a mixture of soil and humus are thoroughly mixed, then the hole is filled with the resulting mass a little more than halfway, and a peg is installed.
6. A hill is formed from the earth, the roots are carefully straightened. The neck of the roots should be at soil level.
7. The seedling is immersed in the hole and covered.

That's all - all that remains is to tie the seedling to a peg, compact the soil and form a hole for watering. Additionally, it is recommended to mulch the area around the trunk with sawdust or peat to retain moisture at the roots.

Not every cherry variety is suitable for growing in the Urals. The local climate is characterized by the following features:

• cold and long winter;
• short, sometimes cool summers;
• long spring frosts.

Therefore, summer residents must choose crop varieties quite carefully. Optimal for this range will be varieties that have early ripening, frost resistance, resistance to the development of coccomycosis and moniliosis, and productivity.

Cherry Standard Ural. A tree of this variety has the ability to form a fairly large crown, reaching a height of more than 2 m. Gardeners who grow this variety on their site do not need to spend time thinning the crown. This is due to the fact that its shoots grow at an average speed.

Cherry Standard Ural

Cherry belongs to the early crops. The fruiting period begins in the first half of summer.

Important! The variety is frost-resistant, which is of considerable importance for this region.

From one Ural Standard cherry tree it is possible to obtain about 14 kg of berries, which are distinguished by their average weight and juicy pulp. The stalk is attached to the branch securely, which prevents them from quickly falling off.

Cherry Sverdlovsk. Obtained as a result of improving the Ideal variety. A tree-like two-meter bush will produce the largest possible harvest only if it is thinned out regularly. Description of the Sverdlovchanka cherry variety:

• self-sterility,
• winter hardiness,
• average yield.

The culture needs to attract third-party pollinators, among which are the Michurina and Shchedraya varieties. One tree produces up to 14 kg of fruits, which have a sweetish taste and red flesh.

Alatyrskaya cherry. Among the self-fertile cherry varieties for the Urals, this is the most popular. Its name comes from the area (city of Alatyr) which is its homeland. The crown of the tree (2 m) is quite compact and has the shape of a ball. The yield of one tree reaches 5 - 6 kg (this is the average). The variety is late-ripening (the harvest ripens only by the end of August).

Cherry Alatyr

Yuzhnouralskaya cherry. The variety was originally bred for planting in the Volga region. Once in the Urals, cherries took root there perfectly. This became possible primarily due to its winter hardiness. The tree is distinguished by an extensive crown, requiring periodic pruning. Cherries are partially self-fertile. This means that for a good harvest, the use of third-party pollinators is necessary. Otherwise, you won’t have to wait for a good harvest; it will be, but it will be meager. The variety is mid-season (harvest in mid-August).

Cherry Felt. It is impossible to imagine the list of varieties for the Urals without this variety. The hybrid is very popular among gardeners. It was bred on the basis of the Michurinsky variety specifically for cultivation in regions with cold climates. Cherry has the appearance of a bush 1.5 - 2 m high. Its crown is quite dense and wide. The fruits are dark red in color and weigh 3-4 grams. The popularity of the variety is also due to the excellent sweet taste of the fruit.

Cherry Felt

Fruiting begins only 4 years after planting the seedling. From one tree you can get up to 6 kg of berries, which adhere quite firmly to the stalk and do not fall off.

Gridnevskaya cherry. Among the varieties for the middle Urals, it is the only one that came to this region from Samara. It is characterized by the following indicators:

• high productivity,
• precociousness,
• winter hardiness,
• self-sterility,
• resistance to infection by diseases characteristic of fruit crops.

Experienced gardeners recommend planting trees near pollinators. The spherical crown requires periodic thinning.

Zagrebinsk cherry. This variety has all the characteristics necessary for cultivation in the Urals. The crown of the tree is spreading, with sparsely located branches. The height of the tree does not exceed 2 m. A distinctive feature of this cherry variety is that its flowering period begins quite late. In this regard, the harvest does not ripen until the end of summer. From one tree you can get up to 6 kg of berries.

Without pollinating neighbors, yields will drop. For this you can use the Zagrebinsky and Alatyrsky varieties.

Cherry Lighthouse. Refers to low-growing trees with a spreading crown. The variety was developed by Ekaterinburg breeders. With proper care, you can harvest up to 16 kg of fruit from one bush. The ripening of sweet and rather large (3-5 grams) fruits occurs in early summer.

Cherry Lighthouse

A distinctive feature of the tree is its high frost resistance. The tree has the ability to grow young shoots extremely quickly. In this regard, it is necessary to carry out timely thinning of the shoots, which consists of removing young shoots. Among the disadvantages of this variety is that the cherry berries can crack. In addition, cherries are susceptible to rapid infection with coccomycosis.

Michurina's vole. The variety is very popular among summer residents of the Urals. This is due to the fact that the harvest ripens quite early. It is also worth noting the high yield of cherries of this variety and the ability to withstand severe frosts. The tree does not require special care. Since the variety is self-fertile, it will not be possible to get a decent harvest without third-party pollinators. Varieties such as Ural Standard or Shchedry are perfect for this.

Important! Thinning of the crown and pruning of branches is required.

Cherry Generous. It is difficult to imagine the cherry orchard of the Urals without a tree of this variety. Its height ranges from 1.5-2.5 m. The rare round shape of the crown makes the tree attractive. A gardener cannot do without periodically removing dry or broken shoots.

The popularity of cherries is largely due to the unique sour taste of its fruit. It is also important that the small bone comes off freely. The berries have a pleasant taste and can be stored for a long time. The harvest can be obtained as early as the end of August.

These are the most popular varieties of cherries, possessing all the necessary characteristics necessary for its cultivation in the Urals. Among the most significant are:

• ability to withstand low temperatures (below 50 degrees);
• fertility;
• low maintenance requirements;
• excellent taste;
• precocity, etc.

It is not enough to know how to grow cherries in the Urals; it is important not to make a mistake when choosing a crop variety.

When cultivating cherries in the Urals, many novice gardeners make standard mistakes. These include:

1. Wrong choice of predecessors. Suitable predecessor crops for cherries include pears, apples, carrots, peas and beans. Unsuitable predecessors are grains, cabbage, strawberries, onions, cherries, plums.
2. Violation of the rules of care. In harsh climatic conditions, it is important not to neglect agricultural technology and take a comprehensive approach to tree care.
3. Infertile soil. Choosing the wrong location leads to the death of plants and a reduction in the amount of harvest.
4. Planting inappropriate varieties. For planting in the Urals, you need to choose only those varieties that are highly resistant to cold snaps and undergo sudden temperature changes.

Description of popular varieties

The main difficulty for breeders in obtaining new varieties of duka was the presence of a different set of chromosomes in cherry and sweet cherry crops. This nuance resulted from the fact that the range of Russian-made hybrids for a very long time could not offer gardeners a large selection of plants. Today, in addition to French varieties, the list of leaders includes domestic hybrids, the characteristics of which are presented below.

Among the mid-early dukes it is worth highlighting the following:

• “Saratov Baby” is notable for its large fruits and good yield indicators;

• “Miracle Cherry” is a hybrid that withstands lack of moisture, frost and is immune to pathogenic bacteria;

• the “Rubinovka” variety rarely grows in height more than two meters, however, despite its compact size, it is distinguished by good yield and partial self-fertility;

• Duke "Pivonya" is popular due to its juicy and tasty berries.

The list of crops with average ripening times is headed by the following plants:

• “Nurse” - the demand for the variety is due to the high taste qualities of the crop;
• “Hodosa” is a plant that bears fruit with rather large berries;
• "Fesanna" is a hybrid whose harvest received maximum praise for its external characteristics and taste;
• “Spartanka” is a frost-resistant plant recommended for cultivation in the Moscow region and northern regions;
• “Fakel” is a variety that produces large-sized berries; from one tree you can get about 15 kilograms of juicy harvest;
• “Dorobnaya” is a cherry-cherry hybrid, notable for its size and weight of fruit.

Mid-late cherry is represented by low-growing crops, with berries that are also not distinguished by their large size. The range of hybrids includes the following varieties:

Description and characteristics

The Ural Standard cherry variety is very popular among regional gardeners. The tree forms a wide crown at a height of 2 m. Cherry does not need regular thinning, since the shoots have an average growth rate. Considered to be an early variety.

The Standard Ural variety bears fruit at the end of July.

Features of culture:

1. The variety grows not as trees, but as bushes, has an average height, a wide, sparse, slightly drooping and medium-density crown. The leaves are laurel-shaped, leathery, shiny. Cherries are self-fertile and require appropriate proximity. More precisely, it bears fruit on its own, but you can reap maximum yields only if you have the appropriate pollinators.
2. The fruits grow on annual growths around the third year after planting. On average, 7-8 kg of fruits are collected from one tree. You can start collecting them at the end of June, but look at the degree of ripeness - you may need to wait. The berries are large, have a flat round shape, red color, and shiny skin. The purpose of the variety is primarily technical. The stalk is firmly attached, so the tearing will be “wet”. The flesh is tender.

The cherry tree is small, the crown is compact. The branches, arranged symmetrically, are covered with elongated glossy leaves. The inflorescences are white and the fruits are red-cherry.

Duke, being an intermediate crop, combines the characteristics of two plants at once:

• Fruit. In appearance and taste of the fruit, duki are closer to cherries, but in size and sugar content they are similar to cherries.
• Leaves. Large, like cherries. Density, color and shine - like cherry.

Cherry characteristics:

• The average weight of berries is 8-10 g.
• The taste is sweet, with slight sourness.
• The first fruits appear in the 3rd year after planting.
• The average yield is 10-15 kg per tree per season.

Pollinators

Considering the peculiarity of cherry-cherry hybrids regarding their inability to bear fruit when developing alone, they need mother crops growing nearby. It is quite possible that this property was partly transferred from cherries, which, planted separately, are unlikely to produce good harvests, so in the gardens the place for planting them is selected near other pollinating varieties.

As for dukes, almost all bred varieties are self-sterile. Another reason for this characteristic is the fact that plants experience significant temperature fluctuations during their life cycle. Therefore, only 1% of the total mass of varieties can self-pollinate. The culture “Shpanka Donetsk” belongs to this category.

Typically, dukes are planted next to pollinators at a distance of 3-5 meters on the side where the winds most often blow. Cherries and cherries act as pollinating plants; good results are obtained by cultivating cherry-cherry hybrids near self-fertile varieties of these plants. It is these crops, regardless of weather conditions, that act as reliable and good pollinators. Among the fully or partially self-fertile cherries, the following should be noted: “Dawn of Tataria”, “Dessert Volzhskaya”, “Brunette” and others.

However, not only one cherry can contribute to the productivity of the duke; the best option would also be the presence of cherries on the site, even though cherries and sweet cherries have flowering periods that, as a rule, do not coincide in time. This is due to the ability of cherry pollen to retain its ability to germinate for two weeks.

Favorable climate and good weather will help increase this period. Similar phenomena can be noted in self-fertile cherries.

For Central and Central Russia, the following cherry varieties can become pollinators for hybrids: “Bulatnikovskaya”, “Molodezhnaya”, etc. As for cherries, it is worth highlighting the “Iput” variety. As practice shows, when planting several hybrids with cherries and cherries in one area, you can get a regular harvest from dukes.

Duke features

When planting cherries in the Urals, it is necessary to perform a number of standard procedures and take into account the climatic features of the region.
To avoid difficulties during cultivation and get a good harvest, you need to determine the appropriate time for planting, choose a location on the site and prepare the soil. Due to climatic conditions in the Urals, cherries are planted exclusively in the spring. It is necessary to wait until the snow cover melts and the likelihood of return frosts disappears, and then transfer the seedling to a permanent place of growth.

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The place in the garden plot for placing cherry seedlings must meet a number of requirements. In particular:

• sunlight throughout the day;
• lack of through blowing and protection from strong wind gusts;
• low level of groundwater (not higher than 2.5 m).

Cherry loves soil with neutral acidity, so liming should be done before planting. On light sandy loam soil, use 300-400 g of lime per square, and on heavy loamy soil - 600-800 g. Organic fertilizers (wood ash, rotted manure, compost) are added to the soil mixture.

It is recommended to transfer cherry seedlings to a permanent place using standard technology. To disembark you need:

1. Dig a planting hole in a suitable area. The dimensions of the hole for seedlings are about 70 x 90 cm.
2. The soil is mixed with organic fertilizer and a small hill is poured into the center.
3. The roots of the seedling are soaked in a growth stimulator and the plant is placed in the central part of the hole.
4. Sprinkle the seedlings with soil, compact the soil and water it abundantly.

Hybrids of cherries and sweet cherries differ in many ways from their “parents”:

• Unlike parental pairs, dukes are self-sterile. “Loneliness” is contraindicated for them. In order for the hybrids to bear fruit, zoned varieties of cherries and sweet cherries, the so-called pollinators, are planted nearby.
• Dukes themselves are ineffective as pollinators.
• In the middle zone and in the Central Black Earth region, self-fertile cherries - Lyubskaya, Bulatnikovskaya, Molodezhnaya - are usually used to pollinate dukes.
• The best pollinator of dukes is the cherry.
  Recommended pollinators for cherry trees are Donchanka, Priusadnaya, and Annushka cherries. And the Iput cherry is considered an ideal variety for pollination. You can read about the listed varieties of cherries in the following article.
• When purchasing duka seedlings, you also acquire a pollinator. A high-quality pollinator is able to pollinate more than a third of the flowers - this is enough for the tree to be covered with fruits.
• Dukes, compared to cherries, are more winter-hardy. On the contrary, cherries are inferior in winter hardiness. Because of this, in the northern regions they grow in the form of bushes - gardeners cover them for the winter, saving them from extremely low temperatures.
• Dukes are not fed throughout their lives. Due to an excess of nutrients, the tree begins to develop intensively, which, spending energy on growth, does not have time to really get stronger and prepare for winter. This leads to the absence of fruits or the death of the plant.

Let's look at the main features of the Standard Ural variety of cherries:

• Winter hardiness is high, so the yield will be stable in any season. Even if in the spring the air temperature was standard, but sharp changes were observed, there was no decrease in fertility.
• Resistance to diseases is good, especially to fungi (moniliosis and coccomycosis). Coccomycosis is a fungal disease that affects almost all stone fruits. It begins with the appearance of red dots, yellowing, and drying of the leaves. Moniliosis is accompanied by a change in the color of the foliage from to brown, the fruits rot, crumble, and a characteristic gray coating appears on the bark.

This link will tell you how to treat cherry moniliosis.

In order for trees to resist these diseases well and other pathologies (for example, infectious ones), they need to be looked after and regularly undergo preventive treatments.

• The Ural Standard needs pollinators for normal fruiting, since although the crop itself bears fruit, with the right proximity the yields will be much higher. Pollinator varieties are planted at a distance of no more than 30 meters; make sure that there are no tree-like plants between them that attract the attention of insects. If the area is small and there is not enough space to plant a whole set of crops, grafting is performed. If you cannot graft the desired variety, place the sprouts in a container of water and place the containers around the trees to be pollinated. For pollination, you can plant next to the cherry - Vole, Volzhanka, Ural rowan, Mayak, Griot Pobeda. You can attract bees by spraying the bushes with a spoonful of honey per 3 liters of water. You can plant different varieties of cherries near the Ural Standard - this way the yield will also be higher.
• Ripening period, yield, transportability - the fruits of the tree variety are large in size, have a sweet and sour technical taste and juicy pulp. The harvest is harvested from June to August.

This material will tell you about the Ural rowan cherry.

Reviews

Alena, 42 years old

I live in Novosibirsk and have long dreamed of delicious cherries on the plot. I chose frost-resistant Iput and Revna. I was worried that they wouldn’t survive the first winter. I read a lot of information on preparing for frost. She covered it not only with film, but also with pine branches, and poured a pile of snow on top. This way we managed to survive two winters. Now the tree has already grown stronger, it produces young shoots abundantly, and we have to constantly cut them off.

Ivan, 54 years old

I planted Iput cherries on the plot a long time ago and for a long time could not understand why there was no harvest. I came across an article about self-sterility and realized my mistake. I grafted the Tyutchevka variety onto wild cherries. The seedling quickly took root and began to grow stronger. I regularly carried out pruning because the shoots were constantly growing and did not have time to become woody. Now there is a harvest on both trees.

Siberian frosts make adjustments to the cultivation of fruit trees. Cherries are considered a southern plant, so they have long been difficult to grow in the region. Newly bred varieties that are distinguished by good resistance to frost and temperature changes allow you to indulge in delicious juicy fruits. Taking into account the peculiarities of the climate, people have been successfully cultivating cherries in the Urals and Siberia for many years.

Common mistakes in growing cherries in Siberia

The decision to start growing cherries in your own garden, living in a cold climate, should be thought out in advance. The plant will require careful care and decisive action already at the stage of choosing a variety. Many novice gardeners make the same mistakes, so it’s better to immediately pay attention to them so as not to repeat them.

Mistakes when cultivating cherries in Siberia:

1. Choosing the wrong variety. Only frost-resistant ones are suitable.
2. Planting in a place where plums, cherries, cabbages or grains previously grew. Sweet cherries do not tolerate such predecessors. It is better to choose a site after carrots, apple trees, pears, and legumes.
3. The standard is too high. The tree should remain up to 4-4.5m high.
4. Excess nitrogen fertilizing. Because of them, the tree grows new young shoots, which do not have time to become covered with coarse wood over the summer and freeze out in winter.
5. Lack of "neighbors". Due to its self-sterility, cherries require pollinating varieties in one area. Each species has its own list, but you can also plant universal ones that are suitable for almost all varieties of cherries.

Selection of varieties

The peculiarities of gardening in Siberia must be taken into account when planting fruit trees. Because of the Ural Mountains, warm southern winds do not reach this region, so summers remain cool - up to +20 ºС, winters are frosty and long. To harvest cherries, you need to constantly monitor its growth and prune. Many varieties cannot tolerate this.

Before choosing a type of fruit tree, it is better to familiarize yourself with its features and description of its characteristics. You can find them on the Internet with photos of plants, or ask in specialized garden stores.