Common cherry

The common cherry is a crop that is incredibly popular in horticulture today. It can be found, perhaps, in any garden and on any personal plot, even in large quantities. This is due to the fact that cherries give a fairly bountiful harvest, as well as the fact that they are not so whimsical when compared with many other crops. Cherry leaves appear much later than inflorescences, and therefore they can sufficiently adhere to the branches.

Introduction

There is a belief among gardeners, and among the common people, that even if too much snow falls, they will all thaw exactly until all the leaves fall off the cherry leaves. But this is just a belief, and in this article we will touch on more serious and truthful facts about what an ordinary cherry is, what are its features and characteristics of varieties. Cherry is a typical stone fruit crop, and its pulp contains a huge amount of nutrients and trace elements, vitamins and antioxidants. A tree or shrub cherry, its height can vary from nine to ten meters, the leaves are quite typical for any cherry, there are beautiful inflorescences. In principle, at first, in the spring period of flowering, the cherry is covered with a huge number of attractive and fragrant flowers, and then the fruits themselves are tied.

Cherry is found only as a cultivated plant; in the wild, a gardener is unlikely to meet ordinary cherry. Any cherry that is included in the wild has a very sour taste, and the fruits are very small, dense. Below we will give a more detailed description of several varieties of ordinary cherries, which today are the most common and popular in gardening due to a huge number of their features, characteristics and, of course, due to some features.

Popular varieties of common cherry

Amorel pink Is the first cherry variety, which we will talk about within the framework of this article. This is a medium-sized tree, its height varies from two to three meters. Most often, this tree in a larger form can be found in the south - there its height can reach 3.5 meters. The crown is spreading, while quite rare. Has a distinct rounded shape that can be shaped periodically. Leaves and branches, shoots - they are all typical, like any other cherry of any other variety. This variety is quite resistant to not the most favorable climatic conditions, it can take root in different regions. The flowers of the variety are very small, the peduncle reaches twenty centimeters, while it has a pronounced anthocyanin pigmentation. Fruiting of a mixed type, mainly appears on the bouquet branches.

The fruits are medium-sized, rounded, the skin is red, light in color, the flesh is creamy, pinkish, very juicy and aromatic, has a delicate taste with pronounced sourness. Moreover, if the cherry fruits do not ripen, then they will be quite tart. The stone is small, easily separated from the pulp itself, especially when the fruits are ripe enough. As for the main purpose of the fruits, they can be consumed fresh, and for the preparation of various dishes and drinks, also in order to simply freeze. Fresh fruits can be stored for a long time, while they can also be transported over long distances, which also plays an important role as a characteristic of this variety.

Fruiting of trees begins about the fourth or fifth year after the bush was grafted.Flowering occurs early enough, and ripening, accordingly, also comes very early. The harvest in the crown itself is distributed fairly evenly, and the fruits themselves ripen very amicably, so they can be harvested at the same time. The fruits stay on the tree for a long time, do not crumble. The variety belongs to the self-fertile type, therefore, several trees must be planted nearby for pollination, and they must have similar characteristics of the fruits themselves and the ripening time of the fruits. The variety differs in that it can easily endure frost and winter, and in general, the wood does not bear severe damage at this time, but it is still recommended to protect it with a covering material so that pests and rodents do not attack the bark.

There are both advantages of the variety and some of its disadvantages. If we talk about the merits, then this is, of course, the fact that the fruits ripen early enough, and very amicably, and they can be harvested at the same time. If we talk about the disadvantages of the Amorel variety, then it is more likely that the fruits are quite difficult to store, and it is not recommended to transport them over long distances, as they will lose their appearance and taste characteristics.

Cherry varieties Annushka Is another tree that tolerates winter well. A medium-sized tree with a fairly spreading crown. Fruiting is mainly carried out on an annual growth, and also taking into account the fact that the branches have a bouquet-like appearance. The fruits are rather large, round, with a bright red skin, which becomes very dark as it ripens. The pulp is distinguished by its aroma and juiciness, as well as the fact that its taste is very pleasant, sweet, with a pronounced, but not strong acidity. The juice is colored, and the stalk is very short. The stone inside the fruit is rather large. The variety has a special feature: the fruits can be stored for a long time, and in general they can be transported over long distances, this is really their huge advantage. The fruits can be consumed both fresh and in order to prepare a variety of dishes and drinks from them. The variety belongs to the early maturing type, self-fertile, therefore, in principle, the tree can not be planted with other cherry trees so that it can be pollinated, this, of course, is its huge advantage. The variety is very winter-hardy, moreover, it has high immunity against a wide variety of diseases. It is resistant to such a common disease among cherry crops as coccomycosis.

Anthracite cherry - a low-growing tree, which looks more like a bush in appearance. Its height usually does not exceed two meters, and for this the plant needs the most suitable and favorable conditions. The crown is quite loose and very spreading, of medium density. The leaves and branches are quite typical, looking and having exactly the same properties as the leaves and branches of other cherry plants and varieties. The bush bears fruit on growths since last year, and, like Annushka varieties, on bouquet branches. The fruits grow very large, have a wide heart-shaped shape, they are very juicy and aromatic, have a very attractive sweet and sour taste. In this case, the bone can be well separated from the pulp, especially if the fruits are ripe to a sufficient state. They are suitable for transportation and also have a completely universal purpose. The advantages of the variety are that the trees have very good fruiting, as well as high commercial qualities. That is why this variety is often grown not only on private estates, but also on a wider industrial scale. There is also a drawback in the variety - trees can be susceptible to diseases, and the most dangerous are coccomycosis and moniliosis, and therefore additional preventive measures must be taken in order to protect the plant and prevent it from dying from these harmful diseases.

Common youth cherry - in height, this bush can be either medium, or slightly below average, while the crown differs in that it is round, but slightly drooping. The leaves are typical in their shape and size, fruiting is carried out on last year's growths, the twigs are of a bouquet type. The fruits are very large, oval in shape, suitable both for eating them fresh, and for preparing them, processing them. You can make jam or preserves from cherries, compotes and even marshmallows, various drinks. The taste of the fruits is sour, but the sweetness still wins, if we talk about this property, this is a dessert variety of cherries, the pulp of the fruits is very dense, but at the same time quite juicy. The variety is fast-growing, high-yielding, while it has sufficient resistance to various diseases, especially if we are talking about fungal controversial diseases - moniliosis or coccomycosis, but this is provided that the plant receives sufficient support from the gardener himself. Fruits ripen from 22 to 25 July, thereby youth cherry Is a mid-season cherry variety, high quality fruits, versatile.

Cherry Brunette - one of the most common and high-yielding varieties, which belongs to the mid-season varieties. At the same time, the trees are not the tallest - their maximum is about two meters, in suitable conditions the height can be up to 2.5 meters. At the same time, the crown is quite spreading, the leaves are medium in size, of a dark deep shade. Fruits are medium, round, very slightly flattened, for universal use. They have a sour-sweet taste, while dessert. The pulp is very juicy, the fruits can be used to prepare a variety of drinks or desserts, as well as preparations for the winter - freezing or rolling in jars.

At the same time, the variety is quite stable in winter, does not have a tendency to develop various fungal diseases, which are so common among cherry crops. In general, this is one of the most common varieties, which has already received recognition from a huge number of gardeners and gardeners, reviews about it are mostly positive, which is why this variety has such popularity and love.

Another cherry variety called Crimson, which needs to be paid attention to - the height of this tree, as a rule, is below average, does not even reach two meters. At the same time, the crown is very dense and round, and the leaves are medium-sized and lightly elongated. Fruiting, like many other cherry varieties that we are considering in this article, is carried out on a one-year growth, as well as on bouquet branches. At the same time, the fruits are quite large, dark red and very sweet. Gardeners say that even despite the characteristic sourness, these fruits are very fragrant and refreshing, they can be used for a variety of purposes, therefore, in principle, they are considered completely universal. It is a fast-growing variety, while self-fertile, so cherry trees with similar or identical characteristics should be located around the tree of this variety. The flower buds are very frost-resistant, so even in very harsh winters, the chances of abundant fruiting are not reduced in any way, and this is really the real advantage of this cherry variety. In addition, the variety has an average level of resistance to fungal diseases. Of course, there is a chance of infection, so the plant must be constantly examined for disease or possible pests, and preventive treatments must be carried out so as not to start the disease. Only in this case it is possible to obtain a plentiful and tasty harvest that can be transported over long distances without losing its external qualities and taste characteristics.Also, gardeners and breeders themselves emphasize that this variety is one of the few that ripens quite early.

Bystrinka - This is a rather small, undersized compact tree. His crown looks like a ball, slightly raised, while not very thick, but not liquid either. Shoots are medium in size, fairly straight, with leaves of a standard size, color and shape. Fruits are medium in weight, have an oval shape atypical for cherries. At the same time, the pulp is dark in color, medium density, rather sweet. The fruits have a very attractive marketable appearance and taste characteristics, so the variety is suitable for growing cherries not only in private estates, but also on an industrial scale. Cherries ripen in medium terms, while there is a possibility that the plant may be affected by fungal diseases. In this regard, it is necessary to treat the plant with antifungal solutions and preparations in order to protect them. Otherwise, the survival rate of plants in case of infection is reduced to zero, which means that the gardener will definitely not receive the crop, but will receive the infected areas.

Memory of Yenikeev Is a medium-sized cherry tree that has a round or oval crown. The color of the bark is dark gray, in general, all the external characteristics of the plant itself, its crowns are quite typical for a cherry culture, so there is no point in giving any too detailed and detailed description. The petals of the flowers are snow-white, they give off an incredible lasting aroma. Fruiting is carried out on bouquet branches, which is also quite typical for this culture. The fruits are heart-shaped, dark red in color, the pulp is the same rich dark color, and its density is more likely to be at an average level. The fruits themselves are very large in size, have a sweet taste with a pronounced acidity. At the same time, these are very versatile fruits that also perfectly tolerate long-distance transportation. They do not lose their external and taste properties, and are also rich in vitamins and trace elements, which are very useful for the human body. Fruits are very fond of both adult gardeners and very young berry lovers. The variety has an average level of drought or heat tolerance, but nevertheless, with proper care by gardeners, the tree tolerates these conditions quite calmly, and they do not affect its yield level and fruit quality at all. There is also an average resistance to coccomycosis, which must also be indicated, because this fungal disease can be very dangerous for some varieties. One way or another, periodically the plant should be treated and disinfected, and also carefully examined for any transformations or fungal neoplasms.

Vigorous tree varieties In memory of Vavilov... The crown is wide, pyramidal in shape, not too thickened, so it is quite easy to harvest from it. The fruits are very large and one-dimensional, the flesh is very tender, sweet, with a pronounced sourness. The fruits are of universal use, they also tolerate transportation. The fruits can be eaten fresh, as well as used for subsequent processing. They are very useful for the human body. The tree begins to bear fruit profusely about 3-4 years after it has been planted in the garden. The fruits ripen at the same time, and therefore the harvest can be harvested in just one time, together, and there will be no certain losses, as is sometimes the case if the gardener deals with other varieties of cherries.

Garland and Gnome - two more varieties, which we will talk about in a little detail. Garland is a cherry variety that is a fairly small plant. Its height, as a rule, does not exceed three meters, the crown is rounded, medium thickened.As for flowering, it is quite late, the variety is self-fertile, and this, of course, is one of its advantages. Despite the fact that the tree itself is not so large, in general the fruits on it are very large and fleshy. The pulp is bright red, the taste is very pleasant, not tart, sweet, but with a slight sourness. One way or another, this variety has already managed to gather fans in many regions of Russia, since in reality it has a large number of advantages. The variety also has the so-called "twin fruit". This means that two small fruits can be located on one stalk. But at the same time, such a feature does not in any way affect the taste of the plant. The fruits are early ripening, in some regions, under certain circumstances, an average ripening period for cherries may be observed. The tree perfectly tolerates winter frosts, which do not in any way affect the general condition of the tree itself, as well as what the properties of the fruits themselves are.

Gnome - This is a stunted tree that has a dense, but drooping crown. At the same time, the fruits are medium in size, slightly compressed, the pulp is sweet and sour, ideally, cherries are suitable for preparing a variety of dishes or drinks from it. Fresh cherries of this variety are not eaten so often, since it has a rather pronounced sourness, and the fruits that did not have time to ripen become quite tart at all, which is not to the liking of every gardener or berry lover. Flowering is quite late and, accordingly, the fruits also ripen at a fairly late date. The flowers are resistant to recurrent spring frosts, the variety is susceptible to some fungal diseases, and can also be attacked by pests and bacteria, rodents. All this can lead to the fact that diseases will develop even faster, and as a result, the tree will simply die.

Conclusion

In general, there are several other fairly popular varieties of common cherries that are popular among gardeners and gardeners. This is Krasnodar sweet cherry, cherry varieties Tamaris, Turgenevka and Minx, Abundant, Shubinka and Oka Ruby... They all have their own characteristics and characteristics. In general, all varieties give a fairly versatile crop that is abundant, even if the cherry tree itself is small. Varieties are differently susceptible to diseases, differently winter-hardy, have different levels of immunity. One way or another, the gardener has the opportunity to choose exactly the variety of ordinary cherries that suits him best, and can also independently try to care for the plant, grow and graft it in a new way, in order to have a positive effect on the level of growth and yield.

Each of the varieties is unique and individual, the most important thing is to take care of the plants, give them the opportunity to survive difficult periods, protect them from fungal diseases, from the attacks of pests and bacteria. To do this, for the winter, the tree should be covered (especially the lower part of the bark), the crown is periodically cut off (for both sanitary and formative purposes), it should be treated with some drugs and solutions in order to disinfect and get rid of the developing and progressive fungus. Only thanks to these care and preventive measures can you get a decent harvest that will delight gardeners and his family members for a long time.