Columnar cherry: description of the best varieties, planting and care, pruning with photos

Planting and care

When buying a seedling, you need to carefully examine it; the tree must have a developed root system.
Seedlings of this variety of cherries are planted in a sunny area in the spring. Sandy soil suits them. Plant the tree so that the root collar is 5-7 cm above the soil surface. For this type of cherry, 9 square meters are allocated. m., so that nothing interferes with the growth of the tree. Fertilizer is applied to the planting hole:

• humus (horse humus, humus) 2 buckets;
• potassium chloride - 15 g;
• superphosphate - 10 g.

Fertilizing cherries in spring

The next stage of fertilization is before flowering; mineral supplements are needed here. Dilute in 10 liters of water:

• urea - 10 g;
• potassium chloride - 15 g;
• superphosphate - 30-40 g.

In the first year of flowering, it is necessary to cut off up to 80% of all flowers, this is done so that the tree takes root well.

Important! Cherry roots need to be protected from waterlogging; places where groundwater rises close to the surface should be avoided. Before planting a tree, the crown is cut so that its diameter is no more than 70 cm

Before planting a tree, the crown is cut so that its diameter is no more than 70 cm.

While the tree is young, it is recommended to cover it for the winter so that rodents do not damage the thin trunk. And starting from 4-5 years old, Prima no longer needs protection.

Important! In the spring, be sure to carry out anti-aging pruning of cherries. This is done once every three years

The branches should grow horizontally; all that reach up should be removed. They can weaken the tree and reduce the number of berries.

In the first month of growth, it is necessary to water the tree 1-2 times a week, adding at least 1 bucket of water. Then watering is reduced to 4-5 times a month, 1 bucket 2 times a day. The last watering is in August, but if the summer is too dry, watering should be continued until the heat subsides.

Cherries are usually propagated by cuttings; this is the most convenient way. Cuttings 12 cm long are cut in the morning at the end of July. Planted vertically in the soil in containers 3 cm deep, placed in a warm, bright room. Having attached stops to the container, you can cover it with film on top. After the cuttings have taken root, they are hardened off and buried in the garden for the winter. In the spring they can be transplanted to a permanent place.

You can also bury a branch in early spring at a distance of 1-1.5 m from the trunk. When young shoots appear on it, the new seedling can be transplanted to a separate place.

Note! If cherries grow in the same area, it is advisable to plant the cherries no closer than 4-6 m from it. Although cherries are frost-resistant, in winter a snow cushion needs to be formed around the trunk of a young tree

Although cherries are frost-resistant, in winter a snow cushion needs to be formed around the trunk of a young tree.

By planting a cherry tree in the garden, with little effort you can get a bountiful harvest of tasty, juicy berries.

Landing rules

The secret to the future health of the dwarf cherry Winter pomegranate is the right seedling. It is best to use 1-2 year old specimens with a well-developed root system. The stem should be straight with several branches.

Important! A young seedling adapts more easily to new conditions. Planting an adult plant most often ends in its death. It is best to purchase seedlings from professional nurseries

It is best to purchase seedlings from professional nurseries

Despite the fact that the dwarf tree is unpretentious to the soil, cherries grow best in loose soil that has good breathability. If the soil is loamy or sandy loam, additional fertilizers are added to it. Richer black soils do not require additives or chemicals.

Recommended timing

An important part of the procedure is preparing the planting hole. In order for the soil to be saturated with oxygen as much as possible, the site must be prepared in the fall. The selected area is cleared of weeds and roots of former fruit trees

For the dwarf cherry Winter Pomegranate, it is not necessary to dig a hole that is too large - a sufficient size is 60x60x60 cm

The selected area is cleared of weeds and roots of former fruit trees. For the dwarf Winter Pomegranate cherry, it is not necessary to dig a hole that is too large - 60x60x60 cm is a sufficient size.

Important! Before planting, you need to make sure there are no frosts in the next week. Frost can destroy fragile cherry roots. Like other dwarf trees, Winter Pomegranate must be planted in open ground in the spring.

As soon as the snow has completely melted and the soil has warmed up sufficiently, you can begin planting. In the middle zone, the ideal time for landing is the 2nd decade of April. In colder latitudes, you can plant dwarf cherries at the end of the month

Like other dwarf trees, Winter Pomegranate must be planted in open ground in the spring. As soon as the snow has completely melted and the soil has warmed up sufficiently, you can begin planting. In the middle zone, the ideal time for landing is the 2nd decade of April. In colder latitudes, you can plant dwarf cherries at the end of the month.

Site selection and soil preparation

A properly planted cherry will delight the gardener with rapid growth, abundant flowering and an excellent harvest. The selection of a landing site must be carefully considered. The dwarf variety loves the sun, so it is worth planting the plant in the southern parts of the site. There should be plenty of light. You should not plant Winter Pomegranate in the shade of a house and outbuildings, or behind taller trees.

Important! Do not place dwarf cherry trees next to coniferous plants - this can cause Winter Pomegranate diseases. Before planting, it is necessary to prepare favorable soil for the future tree. Half of the soil from the planting pit is mixed with 300 g of superphosphate and 100 g of wood ash

The resulting mixture fills the bottom of the recess. Only after this the dwarf cherry seedlings are planted

Half of the soil from the planting pit is mixed with 300 g of superphosphate and 100 g of wood ash. The resulting mixture fills the bottom of the recess. Only after this the dwarf cherry seedlings are planted

Before planting, it is necessary to prepare favorable soil for the future tree. Half of the soil from the planting pit is mixed with 300 g of superphosphate and 100 g of wood ash. The resulting mixture fills the bottom of the recess. Only after this are the dwarf cherry seedlings planted.

How to plant correctly

Before planting a dwarf cherry tree, you must carefully inspect the seedling. Dry and broken branches are cut with pruning shears and treated with garden varnish. It is also worth inspecting the roots to remove rotten parts. A winter pomegranate dwarf cherry seedling is inspected for pests. If they are detected, trees must be treated with a special insecticide.

The best time to plant cherries is mid-April

Gardening experts advise activating the root system before planting. To do this, the seedling is placed in a bucket of water a day before planting. The greatest effect is achieved by adding a special root growth stimulator to the liquid.

The seedlings are placed in holes filled with special soil so that the root collar protrudes slightly above the ground level. After this, the roots are sprinkled with leaf soil. Each tree must be watered abundantly - the volume of liquid should be 20-30 liters.

Cherry-cherry hybrids

Varieties obtained by crossing cherries and sweet cherries are usually called dukes. About 30 species of such hybrids grow in Russia. Several varieties will be described below.

Kharitonovskaya

Cherry with a medium ripening period. The height of the tree is 2.5 - 3 m. The branches form a spherical shape.

The cherries are dark red in color, juicy, weighing about 5 g. Sweet and sour. The stone can be easily separated from the pulp.

But she's quite big. They have good transportability. Fruiting occurs in the 4th year of planting.

It is capable of pollinating on its own, but for good fruiting the following varieties should be planted next to it:

it is rarely affected by fungal diseases.

not suitable for cultivation in areas with severe frosts.

Podbelskaya

Tall tree - up to 5 m. The collection of branches forms a round shape.

Cherries are dark red in color, weighing up to 5 g. Fibrous. The taste is sweet and sour.

Fruiting begins 4–5 years after planting, in mid-summer. The fruits ripen gradually. The seed comes away from the pulp without difficulty. Can be used in any form.

This variety is not able to withstand strong drops in air temperature.

The plant's pollen is sterile. It is recommended to plant cherries next to it, or such varieties of cherries as:

• English early
• Lotovaya
• Anadolskaya
• May Duke
• Griot Ostheim

The combination of branches and leaves forms a pyramidal shape. The flowers are large and white. The fruits are dark red in color, weighing up to 10 g.

They taste sweet, similar to cherries. But the aroma is reminiscent of cherries. Full fruiting begins in the 4th year of planting. Productivity – 10 – 15 kg per tree.

The miracle bears fruit every year. The first harvest can be harvested at the end of June. This is a cross-pollinated cherry variety.

To get a harvest, you need to plant cherries next to it.

The branches of a tree have the property of stretching upward. To properly form the crown, some gardeners tie weights to the branches. The variety is better suited for warm regions of the country.

It is not worth planting in central Russia. The landing site must be chosen as windless, bright, and without close groundwater.

The plant must be pruned within 5 years. In the first year of life, during spring pruning, 1/6 of the shoots are cut off.

The variety is resistant to fungal diseases.

Cherry Miracle cannot become a pollinator - its pollen is sterile.

Plant height is 2 – 2.5 m. It grows very quickly. Not able to pollinate on its own.

Flowering begins in May. Early - bears fruit in June, 3 - 4 years after planting. 1 cherry weighs about 5 g. The color is dark red.

Up to 15 kg of crop is harvested from one plant. Pleasant to the taste, slightly sour. They are mainly used fresh, but they are also suitable for preparation.

Transportable. They are stored for no more than 10 days.

• high yield
• disease resistance
• endurance to strong drops in air temperature
• pleasant taste of fruits

Susceptible to certain diseases

The best neighbors for her:

The variety was bred by Ukrainian breeders. Trees with early fruit ripening.

It is popular not only in its own country, but also abroad. These are tall plants up to 6 m. Fruiting begins at the age of 5–6 years, in June or early July.

The harvest is harvested gradually. An adult plant produces up to 0.5 centners of fruit. The cherry is dark brown in color, weighing 4–5 g.

Prone to shedding. There is a small bone inside that can be easily separated from the pulp. The taste is sweet, with a slight sourness. Can be used both fresh and for preparation and freezing.

Able to be pollinated by its own pollen. But at the same time, a small amount of fruit is obtained.

It is recommended to plant next to it:

• Griot of Ostheim;
• Ukrainian griot.

• ability to withstand low temperatures (up to -35 degrees);
• high resistance to diseases
• pleasant taste of cherries
• drought tolerance

• due to the tall growth of trees, it is difficult to pick fruits from them;
• The first harvest sometimes needs to wait up to 6 years.

For good growth, the plant must be planted in light, fertile soil.

Shpanka has many varieties:

• dwarf
• Bryansk
• large-fruited
• Donetsk
• early

Description of cherry Octave

The species is zoned in the Central District.
But the description given by the breeders of the Octava cherry variety is one thing, and the reviews of the gardeners who grow it are completely different. According to them, with climate change it has proven itself well in the northwestern regions, as well as in Belarus. The Octava cherry variety is a medium-sized tree. Their height rarely exceeds two meters. The crown is round, formed by medium-sized skeletal branches and thin shoots at the age of 1-2 years. Healthy young shoots have smooth bark with a slight glossy sheen, predominantly a rich red-brown color. The skeletal branches acquire some roughness and a lighter shade.

The leaves of the Octave cherry are small and elliptical. The leaf blades have finely serrated edges, curl slightly along the central vein, and resemble a boat shape. Their surface is matte, rich green, with yellowish veins.

Octave cherry inflorescences form on thin fruit branches, mainly on peripheral shoots. On the one hand, this simplifies harvesting, on the other hand, it requires some skill when pruning shoots and forming the crown.

The sepals themselves are quite large, cup-shaped. They consist of 6 oval petals of snow-white color, collected around bright yellow elongated anthers and stamens. Flowers are collected in clusters of 3-5 pieces each. According to descriptions and photos of gardeners, the Octave cherry variety resembles a white cloud at the moment of flowering.

The berries of the Octave cherry are medium in size and have a flat-round shape. Their weight is about 4 grams. The color is dark cherry, almost black at the stage of full biological maturity. The fruits themselves are dense, fleshy, quite juicy, with a small stone that is easily separated from the pulp. Octava cherry, according to gardeners, is sweet, with slight notes of light sourness and tartness. The tasting score according to various sources is within 4.3-4.7 points out of five possible ones.

The berries are easily removed from the branch and come off the stalk, remaining dry. At the same time, Octave cherries are not prone to cracking berries or baking them in the sun. No one who has encountered the cultivation of this variety talks about the shedding of ripe berries. This is a very important point for working summer residents.

It cannot be said that Octave cherry is an unpretentious variety to care for and grow. It requires sunny places, protection from cold winds, light and preferably rich soils. It requires crown formation, regular sanitary and lightening pruning, compliance with the watering regime and balanced fertilizing. However, similar points apply to almost all varieties of cherries growing in the middle zone.

Main characteristics of Prima cherries

Prima cherry is a fast-growing, late-ripening crop that loves quiet, sunny and windless places. Under favorable weather conditions, you can begin harvesting from the end of July.

Drought resistance, frost resistance

Cherry thrives in regions with harsh climates and equally tolerates heat and prolonged drought, as well as severe frosts and snowy winters. It is thanks to its drought and frost resistance that Prima is grown in almost all regions of Russia.

Productivity

Prima begins to bear fruit under favorable conditions in the fourth year after planting the seedlings. From one tree you can get up to 20-25 kg of selected berries, however, this is not the limit. Previously, in particularly favorable years, a harvest of 80-83 kg of cherries per adult plant was recorded.

Fruiting depends on the soil and location in which the tree grows, as well as on the schedule of watering and fertilizing. If Prima does not have enough sunlight, there will be few fruits, they will be small and sour. Once every three years, the crown of the plant should be subjected to anti-aging pruning - this increases the fertility of the tree.

Important! Properly selected pollinators have a great influence on the productivity of Prima cherries - without them it is impossible to achieve high productivity indicators. The berries have a strong, elastic skin and dense pulp, which is why they tolerate transportation well and are characterized by high shelf life.

The scope of application of the fruit is quite wide - they are consumed both fresh and cooked. Juices are made from cherries, compotes, jams and preserves are made, preserved and frozen for the winter.

The berries have a strong, elastic skin and dense pulp, so they tolerate transportation well and are characterized by high shelf life. The scope of application of the fruit is quite wide - they are consumed both fresh and cooked. Juices are made from cherries, compotes, jams and preserves are made, canned and frozen for the winter.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the Prima variety include the following characteristics:

• high productivity;
• taste qualities of fruits, versatility of their use;
• good transportability and keeping quality of berries;
• adaptability to unfavorable climatic conditions.

However, despite so many positive qualities, Prima cherries have some disadvantages:

• tall growth makes harvesting difficult;
• The variety is susceptible to a disease such as moniliosis.

In addition, it is necessary to regularly thin the crown to ensure uniform ripening of the crop.

Features of columnar varieties

Columnar varieties of cherries are used in industrial gardening and are also suitable for planting in small garden plots. With proper care, they produce a bountiful harvest every year.



Columnar cherry is distinguished by a powerful straight trunk and short shoots. Side branches are missing or cut short. Thanks to this crown shape, the tree occupies a very limited space on the site. There are dwarf species with a height of no more than 1.5-2 meters. They are suitable for growing in tubs and can take their rightful place in a greenhouse or winter garden.

The advantage of columnar cherries is the combination of decorative properties, good yield and high taste of the fruit.

Diseases and pests of self-fertile cherries: preventive measures

Sooner or later, gardeners have to deal with diseases of their cherry trees or an attack of pests. Therefore, when growing fruit trees, you should know in advance about possible difficulties, and most importantly, how to prevent them.

Pests do not appear on cherries as often as fungal diseases. Most often it is overcome by coccomycosis and moniliosis. Coccomycosis manifests itself as small red-brown spots on the leaf, which soon grow and form one spot. With this disease, the underside of the cherry leaf is characterized by a coating of fungal conidiospores. Diseased leaves gradually turn yellow and fall off. The shoots of trees affected by moniliosis become brown, the leaves quickly dry out, and the fruits themselves become covered with a gray coating, and cracks cover the bark.

Important! The cause of fungus in most cases is cool weather and high humidity. Preventive measures to prevent diseases include spraying trees and bushes with preparations containing copper (for example, chorus)

They need to be carried out before flowering and after harvesting.

Preventive measures to prevent diseases include spraying trees and bushes with preparations containing copper (for example, chorus). They need to be carried out before flowering and after harvesting.

The lack of need for pollinators, the stability and frost resistance of many varieties, and the saving of space on the plot are worth paying attention to the self-fertile cherry and making it a real asset to your garden, which is not afraid of even the northern climate. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jjgO3g-emcY

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Prevention of diseases and pests

As mentioned earlier, the Anthracite cherry variety is moderately resistant to diseases:

• moniliosis;
• coccomycosis;
• anthracnose;
• fruit rot;
• scab.

But there is still a possibility of infection. In addition, there is a possibility of cherries becoming infected with pests: aphids, cherry flies, and codling moths.

Rot

To ensure healthy growth of the bush, it is recommended to spray cherries with compounds to prevent diseases and pests. Solutions options:

1. In the spring and autumn, spray the bushes and near-trunk soil with Bordeaux mixture diluted with water and karbofos in the proportions of 200 g: 10 l: 80 g.
2. Before fruiting, spray with a mixture of:

• 80 g benzophosphate;
• 10 liters of water.

1. In early spring, the trunks are whitewashed with the following composition:

• 10 liters of diluted lime;
• 100 g of copper sulfate.

1. Get rid of old, dried branches by pruning.

Under the bushes, be sure to periodically restore order - remove fallen leaves and weeds.

The Anthracite cherry variety will be a wonderful choice for small summer cottages. Having a small growth, this variety will fit into any secluded sunny corner of the dacha. A high-quality harvest with excellent taste will delight you throughout the entire fruiting period.

Mulch the tree trunk circle

Features of care

Cherry Prima does not require special care and all activities are reduced to regular watering, timely application of fertilizers and annual pruning of the crown. In addition, despite the frost resistance of the variety, in regions with harsh winters it is worth taking care to ensure that the cherry can more easily withstand severe cold.

Watering and fertilizing schedule

After planting the seedling, it is enough to water it once a week for a month. Then you can switch to a schedule of four times a month - twice a day (morning and evening). Each plant should require at least a bucket of water.

It is important not to limit the tree’s watering during the period of fruiting and the active formation of flower buds for the next year (this happens in June and July), otherwise the harvest will be poor both this year and in the future

If fertilizer is applied in the form of granules, subsequent watering is necessary.

In addition to root feeding during planting, fertilizers are applied two more times a year:

• before flowering: per bucket of water 10 g of urea, 25 g of superphosphate, 15 g of potassium chloride;
• at the end of the autumn season: cherries are fertilized with organic compounds (40 g of manure per tree), superphosphate (400 g) and potassium sulfate (150 g).

Attention! Autumn feeding is carried out only with organic and mineral fertilizers. In addition, the soil must be limed once every five years.

To do this, 300 to 500 g of ground limestone or dolomite flour is scattered under each tree.

In addition, the soil must be limed once every five years. To do this, 300 to 500 g of ground limestone or dolomite flour are scattered under each tree.

Trimming

In April of each year, before the buds open, it is important to carry out anti-aging pruning of cherry branches. This will help increase the yield of Prima, increase the sugar content of the berries, and also prevent many diseases

Weak curves, as well as shoots growing inside the crown, are removed completely. Only straight, strong branches are left, growing sideways and not upwards.

It is necessary to trim fruit-bearing shoots that descend to the ground. You also need to limit the height of the tree to 3 m, cutting off branches stretching upward. This will provide an opportunity to develop laterally. It is worth remembering that you cannot remove more than a quarter of the mass of the entire crown at a time.

Preparing for winter

In order for the tree to better withstand early frosts, when there is no snow yet, as well as strong winter winds, it is recommended to mulch the root zone with humus in the fall. You should also wrap the trunk of young trees with a special covering material.

Planting a seedling

Cherry prefers light and fertile soil, sandy loam or sandy black soil. The soil should have neutral acidity. You should not plant a tree in a low area. It loves an area lit by the sun.

Cherry Nadezhda

If the soil is acidic, then in the fall you need to scatter 400 g of dolomite flour or fluff lime per 1 m². And after 2 weeks, scatter 15 kg of compost, 30 g of superphosphate, 30 g of potassium sulfate per 1 m² on the ground. And then dig up the soil to the depth of a shovel.

Important! Lime, dolomite flour and fertilizers should not be used at the same time, otherwise a chemical reaction may occur. You should dig a planting hole with a diameter of 80 cm and a depth of 50 cm, you need to make a space between the holes of 2.5 m, they must be left until spring

You should dig a planting hole with a diameter of 80 cm and a depth of 50 cm; you need to make an indentation between the holes of 2.5 m; they must be left until spring.

Seedlings should be placed in the ground in the spring. When purchasing a seedling, you need its stem to be approximately 60 cm, its diameter 2–2.5 cm, the length of the main skeletal branches 60 cm. Trees are planted when the soil has already warmed up, but the buds have not yet blossomed.

It is worth driving a peg into the center of the hole, then pouring fertile soil in a cone. Then place the seedling on the north side of the peg, straighten the rhizome, and cover it with earth. It is necessary to ensure that the root collar is 7 cm higher from the surface.

Afterwards, you need to pour an earthen roller around it and pour out a bucket of clean water. And then add mulch from humus or peat

Then carefully tie the tree to the stake

mulching

Main characteristics

A delicious cherry called Sverdlovchanka was bred in early 2001 in Russia. After 2 years, she passed all the tests and was included in the State Register of the country. Suitable for cultivation in all regions. The plant begins to bear fruit 2 years after planting.

All cherry varieties for the Urals must be frost-resistant, since this region has long winters and short summers. The variety in question is able to withstand frosts down to -40°C. Sverdlovsk is self-fertile, so it ripens much earlier than other Ural crops and is famous for its enormous yields.

The tree is undersized, its maximum height is 2 m. The crown is spreading, oval in shape. The shoots are medium-sized, covered with gray bark. The leaves are elongated, dark green, with a dense layer of waxy coating. The inflorescences are delicate pink and consist of five flowers.

• the berries ripen large, their average diameter is 20 mm;
• weight of an individual fruit - 4 g;
• peel color - pleasant red;
• the pulp is juicy, without a watery structure;
• taste sweet and sour;
• The stone is small and easily separated from the pulp.

Variety Standard

The Standard Ural cherry was included in the State Register of the country in 1967. It is ideal for growing in all areas due to its unpretentiousness. This crop ripens in early August. It bears fruit early, in the second year after planting. This variety is self-fertile and therefore does not require additional pollinators.

The tree is not tall, only 3 m. The oval crown is not spreading, so the seedlings are placed at a short distance from each other. The bark of the tree is gray, without fibers. Leaves without stripes or waxy coating. The inflorescences are small and consist of only four pink flowers.

• small size - up to 1.5 mm in diameter;
• average berry weight - 3 g;
• the surface of the berry has a soft pink tint;
• the pulp is fibrous, juicy;
• it is easy to separate the stone from the pulp;
• the taste is sweet.

Variety Ural cherry

The Ural variety appeared on the market at the beginning of the 21st century. She was immediately shocked by this self-fertile cherry tree in the Urals in mid-August. Gardeners collect 15 kg of produce from each tree. This cherry variety can withstand low temperatures down to -30°C.

The tree does not exceed 2 m in height. Its crown is not spreading. The bark is dense, dark brown. The flowers of the Ural culture are white, without spots. The description indicates that the leaves of this variety are large and dark green in color.

The fruits of the Ural cherry variety are small. The maximum weight of the berry is 3 g. The pulp is juicy in structure, like most varieties of cherries in the Urals. The flesh is creamy and the skin is burgundy. The stone is medium in size and easily separated from the main pulp. Ural cherries are sweet and aromatic, with a sour taste.

Characteristics of the variety

Octave cherry has average winter hardiness. It is believed that shoots tolerate severe frosts worst of all. They can be damaged at air temperatures of 12-15 degrees below zero. The root system is more stable. The buds are practically not damaged by frost. Its flowers also do not suffer from drops in spring night temperatures to 1-3 degrees below zero. This gives Octava cherries a great advantage over other varieties cultivated in the middle zone, since return frosts have virtually no effect on yields.

Attention!

To prevent shoots from freezing, Octave cherries are planted on the southern sides of high hedges or buildings. Choose places between buildings located from east to west, but in such a way that they do not shade low trees.

The variety is relatively drought-resistant. However, in dry years it requires regular watering. Excess moisture, leading to soaking of the root system, significantly reduces the yield of cherries, often causes diseases and causes the death of the plant.

Pollinator varieties

Octave cherry breeders and gardeners have been arguing for many years about the self-fertility of the variety. The first believe that it does not require planting pollinator varieties nearby. Gardeners are confident that planting varieties such as Lyubskaya or Shokoladnitsa nearby will help increase productivity.

The Octave cherry itself can act as a pollinator for cherries with similar flowering periods. But self-fertile varieties are rarely used in this role. The fact is that pollination takes place inside the bud, and when it opens, not so much sprouted pollen is formed.

Features of fruiting

The Octave cherry begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years of age. Although flower buds are formed a year after planting. However, it is recommended to cut them off to give the tree time to fully take root and gain strength.

It is believed that Octave bears fruit annually and evenly. But many owners of garden plots note wave-like fruiting according to the pattern one year after another. It cannot be said that the tree does not bear fruit after a year. But the yield is slightly reduced. Whether this point is related to the characteristics of the Octave variety or weather conditions is unknown.

The berries ripen in mid-July. Fruiting is friendly. You can harvest the crop in one go. The yield of Octave cherries is high for a compact tree. Depending on the conditions, you can collect from 25 to 40 kg of berries from one cherry.

Octave cherry has good commercial qualities. It can be stored for 3-5 days in a cool room and transported over medium distances. Dense berries retain their shape and do not release juice.

The Octave cherry has a universal use. It is suitable for fresh consumption, processing into juice, jam, preserves, compotes. Many housewives prefer to freeze berries.

"Pros and cons"

When growing Octave cherries in regions with mild climates, the variety has virtually no complaints from gardeners. But it has many advantages. Among them:

• precociousness;
• high yield with compact plant size;
• resistance of flower buds to return frosts;
• self-fertility;
• excellent taste and commercial qualities of berries and the versatility of their use;
• good plant immunity.

Among the disadvantages is the tendency to excessive formation of shoots. In addition, some gardeners believe that today varieties with larger berries have been bred.

Cherry variety Apukhtinskaya

Apukhtinskaya cherry has long been loved by gardeners in the Central region of Russia. But little is known about its history. Place of birth: the village of Apukhtino, Tula region. Most likely, the variety appeared as a result of folk selection, so it will be difficult to say for sure about the parent plants. Some attribute kinship with Lyubskaya, others with Morel Lotova. The variety is not included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation.

Description

The tree is small, shrub type, height - 2.5 - 3 meters. The crown is rounded, not too thick; its constituent branches become bare and droop with age. The shoots are thin. The bark of young shoots is red-brown, smooth and slightly shiny, covered with medium-sized light lentils. The bark on older branches has a grayish tint. The buds grow, slightly deviating from the shoot. Cherry foliage is moderate. The leaf blade of Apukhtinskaya is ordinary, light green, with reticulate veining. The leaf shape is elliptical, the edge is serrated. The surface of the leaf plate is smooth, slightly shiny. The leaves are slightly folded along the central vein. The petiole is ordinary; anthocyanin color is sometimes faintly visible at its base. There are one or two glands, they are small and uncolored. The flowers are white, five-petaled. The ovary of the variety is most often formed on annual growths.

The fruits are medium in size, one-dimensional, weighing 3.3 - 3.5 grams. The drupes are round-heart-shaped, dark red. The funnel is wide and shallow. The skin is thin, glossy. The pulp is moderately dense, juicy, tender, red in color. The taste is classic, rather sour, with a slight tartness, pronounced cherry aroma. Most gardeners rate the taste as mediocre, but this opinion is rather subjective, because the taste largely depends on the growing region and the degree of lighting. The seed is large, oval, occupies 12% of the total mass of the berry, and is easily separated. The stalk is thin and long, firmly attached to the fruit. The separation is semi-dry.

Characteristics

• Apukhtinskaya has excellent early pregnancy. The fruiting period begins 2-3 years after planting. And after grafting it can bear the first berries as early as next year;
• late-ripening variety, the harvest ripens in the second half of August;
• Cherry productivity is good, increasing over the years. According to some reports, from 10 to 15 kg of berries are collected from a 5-year-old tree;
• Fruiting is stable, annual;
• the fruits hold tightly to the branches during the ripening period and do not fall off for a long time;
• the variety is considered highly self-fertile, so the harvest is established even without pollinators. By the way, it is difficult to find a pollinator due to the late flowering of Apukhtinskaya, which occurs in June;
• According to reviews, cherries have good winter hardiness and drought resistance in regions suitable for cultivation;
• The variety's immunity is above average. According to some reports, it has a tendency to be affected by coccomycosis;
• the transportability of Apukhtinskaya fruits is low, since the stalk is separated along with the skin and provokes the release of juice;
• The way to use drupes is technical. The fruits are excellent for all types of processing and canning. But some people really like the taste of this cherry in its natural form.

Planting and care

It is recommended to plant 2-year-old seedlings. For propagation, it is best to use own-rooted plants. The right time for planting is autumn, about 3 weeks before the onset of persistent cold weather. During the preparation of the planting hole, nutrients are added - phosphorus-potassium fertilizers and organic matter, for example, well-rotted manure. The next feeding is carried out only after 2 years. Watering is moderate; the roots cannot tolerate high soil moisture. It is imperative to carry out preventive spraying against diseases and pests. A well-lit place for planting is selected so that the amount of sugars in the berries increases.

Apukhtinskaya has established itself as a reliable and undemanding variety. The plant bears fruit annually and is good, so the winter table will not be left without tasty preparations - preserves, compotes, jam, marmalade. Cherries are also good in their own juice. And the small size of the tree makes it easy to care for.

Decorative cherry: description and characteristics of the culture

Ferruginous cherry is widespread in China, Korea and the south of Primorsky Krai. It is a multi-stemmed, compact shrub. Its height does not exceed one and a half meters, the crown is almost the same in diameter.



This ornamental plant does not lose its presentability either in spring or autumn.

The branches of the Ferruginous cherry are thin and reddish-brown in color. The leaf blades are wide, lanceolate or oblong, ovoid in shape. They are no more than 8 centimeters in length. The upper part is narrowed, the edges are jagged, the color is light green.

Single flowers are pink in color and have an axillary structure. But the color of the spherical fruits is pronounced red. When full ripening occurs, they acquire a black color. Ferruginous cherries are characterized by slightly dry flesh, thin skin and a sharp tip of the pit. In general, ferruginous cherry berries are unsuitable for consumption; they have a bitter-sweet taste. The ripening phase occurs at the beginning of August.

There are specimens on the market that do not bear fruit, but stand out for their luxurious appearance. They are often used exclusively for decorating parks, garden plots, and country houses.

The undeniable advantage of barren Ferruginous cherries is the cleanliness of the area under them, because there are no berries that fall to the ground and spoil the entire well-groomed garden.

One of the advantages of ferruginous cherries is that they are not demanding on the composition of the soil. The main thing when choosing a location is to give preference to an area with sufficient sunlight. Thanks to good self-seeding, the plant forms dense thickets in a short time.

It is also possible to plant ferruginous cherries in the shade, but you should not expect lush flowering from them. The flowering phase occurs at the end of April - beginning of May. Under favorable growing conditions, the shrub can live for a hundred years.

Important! Ferruginous cherry is a valuable honey plant. Productivity indicators are 30-50 kg/ha

Nurse

Cherry-cherry hybrid - Duke.

The variety was obtained by A.I. Sychov.

The tree is medium-sized, the crown is pyramidal, becoming rounded with age.

The fruiting pattern is mixed, most of the harvest is formed on bouquet branches.

The fruits are very large, weighing 7.5-7.8 g, large, dark red, moderately dense, the flesh is tender, dark red, excellent taste, red juice. Tasting assessment of the taste of the fruit is 4.8 points. This is almost the standard of taste among cherries.

Medium ripening variety. The winter hardiness of the tree is high.

Description of the variety and characteristics of the berries

The Shchedraya cherry variety is a low-growing tree, reaching up to 2 m in height. The crown is wide, the branches are directed upward. Annual shoots are thin, dark brown. The bark has many cracks and is brown in color. The leaves are oval, oblong, with a pointed end. Flower ovaries are collected in inflorescences of 3 white flowers. The fruits are large, reaching a weight of 7 g. The color is burgundy, the shape is round. The soft part is easily separated from the stone, has a sweet-sour taste and rich aroma. The stalk is 5–6 cm long.

The culture is famous for its high yields - 15 kg of berries per tree. This variety is late-ripening, its ripening period occurs at the end of August. The ripening of the crop occurs unevenly, over a period of 2–3 weeks. The Schedraya cherry variety is self-sterile, and to increase productivity it is necessary to plant additional pollinators on the site, for example, the following:

• Subbotinskaya;
• Standard;
• Maksimovskaya.

This tree can withstand frost down to –45°C, so it can be grown in the harsh climatic conditions of the Urals and Siberia. Flower ovaries also demonstrate excellent frost resistance and can withstand temperatures down to -5°C.

Did you know? During the season, you can harvest 7 thousand berries from a cherry tree.

Night

The variety was bred at the Donetsk Experimental Horticulture Station by breeder L.I. Taranenko through targeted free pollination of Nordstar cherries and cherries Valery Chkalov.

In terms of ripening time - medium grade (end of June). Partially self-fertile, pollinated by cherries (Molodezhnaya, Lyubskaya, Nordstar, Meteor), as well as sweet cherries.

Winter hardiness and disease resistance are high. Blooms in mid-season. The variety is high-yielding.

The fruits are large, weighing up to 7 g, wide-heart-shaped, laterally compressed, dark red. The pulp is dark red, sweet and sour, good taste (4.5 points). The tree is medium-sized, with a wide-pyramidal, medium-dense crown.

Advantages: high yield, resistance to coccomycosis.

Surprise

Trees of medium vigor with a sparse pyramidal crown

Medium ripening period.

The fruits are dark red or red, weighing 6 - 8 g. The taste is sweet and sour with a cherry aroma.

The winter hardiness of flower buds in the south of the Central Chernobyl Zone is good, but the trees are severely affected by sunburn and, as a result, are short-lived. Therefore, it is advisable to tie the trunk and the bases of skeletal branches with paper, reeds or whitewash for the winter.

Miracle cherry

Variety - Miracle cherry
The variety was bred by L. I. Taranenko and A. I. Sychov at the Artemovsk Research Center of the IS UAAN by crossing the Griot Ostgeimsky cherry and the Valery Chkalov cherry.

The trees are medium-sized, with a rounded crown of medium density. They bear fruit mainly on bouquet branches, as well as on annual growths. The leaves are large, dark green. The shoots and buds are very similar to cherry trees, so annual seedlings in a leafless state are difficult to distinguish from cherry seedlings. Only by the dense leathery leaf blade and the taste of the fruit can one determine that it is a cherry. Requires a pollinator - cherry.

They begin to bear fruit in the 4th-5th year, are productive, resistant to diseases, have good drought resistance and winter hardiness.

Ripening period is the second ten days of June.

The fruits are very large (8-9 g), dark red, round, slightly flattened on top, universal purpose. The pulp is dark red, juicy, with an excellent dessert taste. The stone is larger than average and easily separated from the pulp.

Advantages of the variety: very large fruits, dark-colored, high taste qualities (at the level of cherries - sweetness, without acid), dessert taste, in no way inferior to southern cherries, but with a light cherry aroma and at the same time the aroma of sweet cherries.

It should be noted that Miracle Cherry has another significant advantage - it is resistant to a complex of fungal infections that are rampant in our gardens - monilliosis, coccomycosis and others, and is slightly colonized by the cherry fly.

Torch

Trees of medium height with a pyramidal or rounded crown.

Medium ripening

Ripens in early to mid July.

The fruits are very large (their weight reaches an average of 10 grams), dark red in color, and round in shape.

The pulp of the fruit is dark red, juicy, tasty, the color of the juice is red. The taste rating of the berries during tasting was 4.8 points - very high.