Russian plum or hybrid cherry plum - varieties and care
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Hybrid cherry plum or Russian plum - what a difference! The main thing is that crops yield such that you cannot believe your eyes. Add to this excellent taste and healing qualities, and you just have to answer the question why this wonderful plant is still not in your garden ...
This a cherry tree was called the Russian plum from 2005 year. Yield at it is simply fantastic! We remove a few buckets from one bush of large, different in color and unusually tasty fruit. And what are delicious and beautiful compotes of fresh berries, and how they are useful! For the first time I met her in 1998 year, having bought a seedling of the Kuban comet variety. She made several inoculations into the crown of the plum, and the following year one of the branches was covered with large and very beautiful fruits that resembled southern nectarine to taste.
Alycha hybrid - very hasty, practically not affected by diseases, and with good care gives abundant crops. Its decorativeness during the flowering and ripening of fruits is difficult to overestimate.
Many varieties of cherry plum are quite winter-hardy and freely withstand frosts down to -37 °.
Varieties of Russian plum (hybrid cherry plum)
The parade of Russian plum varieties opens Gold of the Scythians - the earliest ripening period, which regularly bears fruit in our country since 2006. The tree is highly winter-resistant, medium-sized, high-yielding. The fruits are large, up to 30 g, golden yellow with a waxy coating, amazingly sweet with a slight sour taste.
At the same time, as if competing in beauty, begins to ripen The June Rose. Large, up to 30 g, crimson-red fruits which have an excellent dessert taste. We have it with 2008. The variety is very fast, high-yielding and highly resistant. The tree is a medium-sized tree.
The Kuban Comet - medium maturity, very early (begins to bear fruit literally in the second year after planting) and has a high winter hardiness. Partially self-pollinated variety, therefore, gives fruit annually. The tree is medium-sized, high-yielding. Fruits in 1999, the fruits are large, about 30 g, burgundy, juicy, aromatic, of an excellent sour-sweet taste.
We are very pleased with the variety Nesmeyana - average ripening period, bears fruit in our country since 2006. The tree is tall, highly winter-resistant and very productive. The variety is resistant to disease. Light red fruits weighing 35 g of excellent dessert flavor with a delicate aroma.
Since 2006 Mr. started to please the mid-term sort Sigma. The tree is a medium-thick, high-resistant and productive, entered fruiting at 3-th year. The fruits are large, up to 30 g, yellow with a solid red blush, a good sweet-sour taste.
Annually pleases the harvest in part self-pollinated variety Pramen, yellow-green with a carmine blush whose fruits reach a weight of 25 g, a flat-round shape, an excellent dessert taste, with a strong aroma. The tree is growing, very hardy and highly productive, bearing fruit from 2004.
When there is a lack of moisture, the ovary is in great trouble.
Plush at this time looks a cherry plum Tsarist, strewn with an abundance of yellow fruits, weighing about 30 g, an excellent dessert taste. The tree is a medium-sized, highly resistant, resistant to diseases. The variety is fast-growing, fructifies with us with 2009
Continues the parade of varieties Chuck, late ripening, with large (up to 30 g) fruits of burgundy color - juicy, aromatic, excellent sour-sweet taste. The tree is medium-sized, has been bearing fruit in our country since 2003. The variety is highly winter-resistant, disease-resistant, and high-yielding.
Reference by topic: Cherry plum - landing and care. Varieties
Not inferior to it in the yield grade Huck, srednerosloe sapling, which fructifies with us from 2004. The variety is highly resistant, fast-growing, resistant to diseases, high-yielding. The fruits are large (30 g), yellow-pink with a continuous raspberry blush, juicy, sweet, with a barely perceptible sourness, excellent taste.
With 2006, we enjoy large, up to 40 d, burgundy color, excellent dessert taste, with a strong aroma of fruits of variety Cleopatra. The tree is tall, resistant to diseases and fairly winter-hardy, freezing has not been observed to date.
Original looks late maturity grade Chimchuk, fruit bearing in us with 2006. Its fruits are small, only about 15 g, but very elegant-yellow-pink with raspberry blush, good sour-sweet taste.
It grew very slowly Tent, purchased in 2008. The first good harvest yielded in 2013. Unmistakably beautiful ruby-red, large (about 40 g) fruit of good dessert taste. The tree is slightly grown, the crown is spherical, high-yielding, winter hardiness is above average, as repeatedly observed the freezing of the branches.
Last year I showed myself well Found, purchased in 2008. Large, about 30 g, burgundy fruits turned out to be good sour-sweet taste. The variety is medium-ripening, high-yielding, medium-sized, resistant to diseases.
Pleased to surprise me and the grade Alycha is a columnar, acquired in 2008 year. Winter hardiness of it was low, as the annual grafts in the crown of an adult tree after wintering constantly disappeared, and with 2013 I did not keep it. But the Colonella saplings wintered normally, and last year we tasted large (up to 40 g), ruby color, with a strong waxy coating of fruit, the flesh of which is very juicy, of an excellent dessert taste. The berries are fastened on 3-year-old seedlings. Now I will adapt this sort further.
We were satisfied with the medium-sowing and high-yielding variety Ariadne, acquired in 2008. The cultivar is resistant to diseases. The fruits are large, about 30 g, ruby red color, good sour-sweet taste.
Reference by topic: How to grow cherry plum. Planting and care
Russian plum or hybrid cherry plum - care
I put plum on sunny areas, protected from cold north-east winds. I reproduce by the method of improved copulating on the turn and plum at an altitude from 10 to 30 cm from the ground in early April. At the end of May, I loosen the tape on the graft to avoid constrictions of the stems, and at the end of June I shoot absolutely. When planting cherry plums to a permanent place I dig a pit 50x50x50 cm, in which I put 2 buckets of humus, a 1 liter ash can, according to 1 a glass of superphosphate and potassium sulfate, half a bucket of dolomite flour to neutralize the soil. All is well shoveled, after which I plant a seedling and water abundantly.
Within a month, I monitor the moisture of the soil, so that the seedling is better taken root, periodically watered. In the summer, nursing is reduced to weeding, loosening of the soil and periodic irrigation. If the buds or twigs appear below the site of the vaccination, I delete them. In September, I conduct a water-charging irrigation, in October I shoot the trunk and skeletal branches, and in November I cover them with lapnik.
Yes, more: during the summer I spend a pinch of twigs of plum two times a season, as a result the trees curl, the wood ripens, winter hardiness improves, and they quickly become fruit bearing.
I advise everyone to acquire this wonderful plant for the joy of oneself, children and grandchildren!
© Vera Okhotnikova, Vladimir Region In the photo above, the varieties Kuban comet, Scythian gold, Tsarskaya
CHARCOAL HYBRID (RUSSIAN PLUM) LANDING AND CARE - GARDENER TIPS AND FEEDBACK
A FAST HARVEST RUSSIAN CHILD
In my opinion, hybrid cherry plum, or Russian plum, is the most unpretentious plant among stone fruits. It gives the first fruits in the second year, and after 4-5 years, 4-5 buckets can be collected from one tree. For better pollination, it is desirable to have 3-4 varieties.
In 1985, I purchased the first varieties of hybrid cherry plum - the Kuban comet and Naydenu, and I was so happy about their fruiting that I acquired many more varieties. Now in my collection there are 30 of them. The first, in July, the fruits ripen on a cherry-plum variety Zlato of the Scythians, then on the Kuban comet, Gpbusa, Traveler, Abrikosova, Vishneva ...
Last year, the last fruits were harvested from my seedling on October 30, that is, the consumption period is extended for 4 months. Fruit color is varied - from yellow-golden to dark cherry. There are varieties with large fruits, weighing 50-70 g, but most have 30-40 g, the stone is small, separating.
Cherry plum grows on any soil, except swampy, practically does not need pruning. I only remove branches that have died after cold winters. The tree itself quickly recovers after frost and gives a solid harvest in the second year.
I propagate cherry plum by grafting on seedlings of plum, cherry plum, felt cherry and VVA-1 stock. On felt cherry and VVA-1 rootstock, trees grow small, compact, and give a good harvest.
Separately, I will mention the Kolonovidnaya variety. The tree really grows in a column, fruits weighing 45-60 g, tasty, stay on the branches for a long time.
© Author: N. LYADSKYKH ORLOVSKAYA REGION
CHARCOAL HYBRID WITH APRICOT TASTE
The favorite tree in our orchard is Russian plum (or hybrid cherry plum) of the Kometa Kuban variety.
We appreciate the plant for its unpretentiousness and abundant fruiting (at the end of July) - a rich annual harvest is provided even for beginners. Our “comet” did not disappoint this year either - so that the branches would not break off under the weight of the fruit, we had to put up supports. The fruits do not fall from the tree until ripe. At the same time, they ripen perfectly if they are removed in advance. Large, juicy, fragrant, taste like apricot (no wonder the plant is also called apricot plum). The bones are well separated. And that's not all the pluses of the variety.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE VARIETY
Early maturity. Cherry plum began to bear fruit already in the 3rd year. True, he cut off the first flowers so that the tree would use all its strength to develop the root system and skeletal branches.
Frost resistance. Apricot plum is suitable for Belarus, Ukraine and most regions of central Russia, including the Moscow and Leningrad regions. Planting in a place protected from the wind adds frost resistance to the seedling.
Disease resistance. Our variety Kometa Kuban is resistant to moniliosis, clasterosporium disease and fruit rot.
Easy-care crown. Cherry plum is about 3-3 m high. The branches grow in an almost horizontal direction.
© Author: Dmitry
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For fresh consumption, the fruits of varieties of cherry plum hybrid, which was obtained by crossing Chinese plums with typical cherry plum, are mainly used. Her fruits are large, tasty and fragrant. One of the best varieties, the Kuban Comet, was obtained by crossing the plum variety Skoroplodnaya with cherry plum Pioneer. The most winter-hardy varieties are Kuban Comet, Sarmatka and Traveler (Ruby). For the Central Black Earth region, the varieties 'Gift to Friends', 'Found' and 'Granite' turned out to be quite winter-hardy.
Cherry plum develops best on fertile loams with a neutral reaction. Acidic soils are planted with chalk or dolomite flour before planting; gypsum is added to alkaline soils. All varieties of cherry plum require cross-pollination, with the exception of the Kuban Comet and Traveler. Therefore, in the garden it is necessary to plant at least 2-3 varieties. Cherry plum begins to bear fruit for 3-4 years. Fruits can be harvested during the period of optimum maturity, when they have a dense skin and taste inherent in this variety. The fruits of most varieties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two to three weeks without losing consumer qualities. The best varieties of cherry plum are not inferior in taste to the plum varieties and even surpass them in early maturity and regular fruiting.
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Four years ago planted three plum seedlings. The trees took root well and quickly went into growth. I look after them carefully, I hide them for the winter, I feed them. Now they are already taller than my height, their stems are strong. But this summer I saw for the first time that the leaves on them grew as if in a half-turned position, and this was the whole season. At the same time they did not yell, did not wither and did not shrivel. Did my trees get sick? Or maybe they need anything? Help me, please, with advice, what should I do in this case?
Irina
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In China, the plum is known as a tree of happiness. In our country, it is also loved by many and is, perhaps, the most common culture after the apple pear tree.
Plum loves warmth. She begins to bear fruit in the 4-5th year after planting, and this period lasts about 10-15 pet. Fruits in different varieties can be both small - weighing 6-10 g. And large - 50-70 g. Plums should be planted in spring. 1-2 buckets of humus, 200 g of superphosphate and 500 g of wood ash should be introduced into the pit.
If the soil is sour, it is necessary to add lime to each well in 1 kg. Mix well with the soil. Roots spread out. It is important to make sure that the root neck was above the soil level on 5-7 cm. If it is cut too much, the tree will develop badly.
At the end of the planting, you need to water the plum and mulch the trunk circle - for example, peat crumbs.
For many gardeners, it is problematic to grow plums due to the fact that it is a tall tree. But there is a way. You can take felt cherry as a stock. It is characterized by frost resistance, undemanding to soil and weak shoots. However, it must be borne in mind that it is incompatible with some varieties of plum - they do not include Big Blue, Italian Hungarian, Gigantic, Kirk, Stanley, Sentyabrskaya, Renklond Karbysheva, Pamyati Vavilova and Renklond Altana. It will be convenient to care for the stunted trees and you can plant different varieties with an interval of 1-1,5 m. Pollination in this case will be better, and yields will be higher. True, such plum plantations need to be updated every 5-7 years.
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Plum: tasty and
I really like the plum. Care for her does not require much attention, and the harvest always turns out to be excellent!
When the fruits begin to be tied, I am sure to feed the plum with lime. This substance is necessary for bone formation, and later for the ripening of sweet and juicy fruits. By the way, lime also fights against pests. However, in early August, when insects are especially active, I make hunting belts from a special adhesive tape or double-sided tape. I wrap around the trunk - the caterpillars and sawflies stick to the trap, and I just remove the tape and attach a new one. Also on cloudy days
unpretentious!
I lay the litter under the trees and shake off the fruits affected by the moth on it. Sometimes I sprinkle ash near a plum - it does not tolerate aphids. And in late autumn, I carefully grub the ground at the roots with a pitchfork - this is where most of the pests winter, and after such a shake they die. It is important to work with the forks carefully so as not to touch the root system, otherwise the tree will die.
In the spring, I lightly form the crown of trees with a pruner, make sure that it does not thicken. I remove the tops, cut off the dry branches and shorten the branches too long (more than 60 cm). Here such simple leaving, and how many pleasure from a crop!
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Plum blossom is a spectacular sight. Our two trees bloomed every year and were strewn with snow-white flowers. What was disappointment when after such a magnificent flowering only a couple dozen fruits were tied. Well, the neighbors suggested how to fix this situation.
It turns out that it is not necessary to plant plums of only one kind, as it was with us. For better pollination, it is necessary to place at least two varieties, planting trees through 3,5-4 m from each other. If there are more varieties, this is only good.
To choose the right pollinators, you need to know that there are three main groups: home plum - it is grown in the middle lane most often; Chinese is a rare guest in this region; and hybrid varieties of cherry plum, which were collectively called "Russian Plum."
Perfectly pollinate each other sorts of home plum.
Crops will also be high if you plant nearby plum varieties such as Morning. Blue gift, Violet, Tula. Cantemation. Chinese plums - Skoroplodnaya, Sissy, Red Ball and Oryol souvenir, planted nearby, will also give excellent results.
Another important point is the timing of flowering, with pollinators it must take place at the same time. So. early ripening and late ripening varieties are problematic to pollinate each other due to different times of bud opening.
There is another factor influencing pollination - the weather. If it is rainy and cool, bad years of pollinating insects are observed. Too hot can cause stigmas to dry out and fall off. Therefore, it is better to have several varieties - say, two early ripe and two late ripe, so that some of them open their buds on days favorable for pollination.
Kira VASKINA. Suzdal