Description of the best varieties of cherry plum for the Moscow region, planting, cultivation and care

Many gardeners, when choosing cherry plum for the Moscow region, make a significant mistake - they buy seedlings without first understanding the characteristics of the variety. Planting ends quite predictably - with the death of the seedling, because not all trees are able to withstand rather difficult climatic conditions. In order to avoid a fatal mistake, it is better to understand the main characteristics of the crop in advance, find out what advantages some varieties have, and choose cherry plum specifically for your region.

What to consider when choosing a variety

Cherry plum is a heat-loving plant, so gardeners in the Moscow region are recommended to grow hybrid trees crossed with plums. Hybrids can easily withstand even severe frosts or unstable climatic conditions, and are distinguished by their fruiting and resistance to diseases.

When choosing the best varieties, it is recommended to give preference to large-fruited crops that will delight you with harvests. Another rule is to purchase trees of early or medium maturity, this ensures that the fruits have time to ripen. When buying late-ripening trees, it is recommended to study the characteristics more carefully.

Early ripening

Early varieties of cherry plum are popular among gardeners, because some trees begin bearing fruit in early July. The description of the plants will allow you to decide on the choice of crop.

Found

The tree grows to medium size and has a lush crown. Fruits up to 40 g. Purple skin, rich yellow flesh, with a pleasant refreshing taste.

It tolerates drought well and is immune to diseases. The yield is high, an adult tree produces up to 50 kg of cherry plum.

Scythian gold

A low-growing crop, an adult plant does not grow more than 3 m. The fruits are large, bright golden. The pulp is very sweet and dense.It easily tolerates temperature changes and bears fruit abundantly. Disadvantage - requires a pollinator.

Nesmeyana

The trees of Nesmeyana are tall and lush. Cherry plum is considered one of the most suitable for growing in gardens near Moscow. The berries reach 30 g in weight. The color of the fruit is red, the flesh is yellow. The stalk is weak, the cherry plum falls off immediately after ripening.

Vetraz

Another variety of cherry plum that will delight lovers of sweet and juicy fruits. The berries are large, the weight of some reaches 45 g. The tree withstands coolness and severe frosts. To increase fruiting you will need a pollinator.

Tent

A variety characterized by a crown shape that resembles a lush tent. The fruits are ordinary - weighing up to 35 g, with sweet pulp. Transportability is excellent, so it is often grown for sale.

Flint

It has a bright red hue. The berries have a dense core with a slight sourness. The use is universal; cherry plum is used in making preserves, preparing desserts, and consumed fresh.

Medium ripening

Cherry plum, which ripens in mid-summer, is also held in high esteem by gardeners - the trees bloom quite late (in mid-spring), and fruiting occurs in the second half of summer. Typically, varieties are resistant to diseases and frost.

Chuk

A short tree, the crown is lush, slightly thickened, although this does not affect fruiting. The color of the berries is rich, yellow. The seed is difficult to separate, so the fruit is rarely used for jam. Pollinated by cross trees.

Lama

Gardeners like its versatility; cherry plum is recommended to be used fresh, for baking, and canning. The berries are sweet, with thick skin. The tree itself is large, up to 4.5 m tall.

General

The cherry plum lives up to its name, standing out lushly and proudly among the trees in the garden.Fruiting is abundant, the berries have a sweet, pleasant taste. Fruit weight - up to 30 g.

Columnar

Usually columnar is planted due to its unusual shape. The height of the tree is up to 3 m, the diameter does not exceed one and a half meters. The berry is large, up to 40 g. The tree easily tolerates frost, even damaged branches are quickly restored.

Tsarskaya

Large berries of a rich golden hue. It is characterized by high productivity; up to 50 kg of cherry plum is removed from the tree.

Distinctive features of the variety are shelf life, transportability, and versatility of use.

Late ripening

Flowering occurs at the beginning of May. Fruiting is at the end of summer. Usually, cherry plum of late-ripening varieties has good shelf life and can easily withstand long-term transportation.

Gift to Primorye

Cherry plum ripens almost in the fall, so not many gardeners take the risk of growing this variety. A distinctive feature of Gift to Primorye is its large berries, the weight of which often exceeds 45 g.

Sonya

A lush tree with a dense crown, stable fruiting. The stalks are short and strong, so even after ripening the fruits do not fall off. Keeping quality is good.

Large-fruited species

The berries of large-fruited crops are often compared to plums. Universal use, they look great in canning, desserts, and baked goods.

Monomakh

The advantages of Monomakh include:

• early ripening;
• taste (juicy, sweet);
• easy removal of seeds;
• versatility of application.

Fruiting is annual and abundant.

Found

You can eat the first berries already in the third year after planting. The advantages include endurance - even temperature changes will not affect the number of fruits.

Huck

Fruiting is mid-early, winter hardiness is stable. Pollinator varieties will be needed. Use in any form.

Frost-resistant

Most varieties require winter shelter, but there are frost-resistant crops that can easily tolerate even low or unstable temperatures.

Timiryazevskaya

An early ripening hybrid characterized by productivity. Withstands temperatures up to 35 degrees.

Vladimir comet

Even 35-degree frosts will not harm the tree, which, with stable warmth, begins to bloom profusely. The yield is excellent - up to 50 kg per adult plant.

Rocket Seedling

Despite withstanding low temperatures, the variety is afraid of diseases. You will have to use drugs to protect against viruses and infections.

Gift to St. Petersburg

The endurance of the Gift to St. Petersburg allows you not to worry about freezing or diseases. The variety thrives in the unstable conditions of the Moscow region and does not require shelter.

Ruby

Cherry plum with bright red berries that look great in preserves and desserts. The fruits are sweet, without sourness.

Self-fertile

Most varieties require pollinators, but there are several types of cherry plum that will produce a good harvest without additional help. Self-pollinating crops are usually grown in small gardens.

Mara

The short tree (up to 3 m) is highly resistant to frost and has strong immunity. The flesh is orange, the skin is several shades lighter. The taste is pleasant, sweet.

Traveler

Usually used as a pollinator, although the tree produces good yields. A distinctive feature of the variety is its pronounced banana taste.

Kuban comet

The ruddy skin of the fruit, rich yellow flesh, and pleasant taste are the distinctive features of the Kuban Comet. Disadvantage: the seeds do not separate.

Hybrid varieties

Hybrid cherry plum differs little from regular cherry plum; its only advantage is endurance. Even severe frosts are unable to harm the trees. Hybrids also have strong immunity to diseases.

Varieties of yellow cherry plum

Most cherry plum varieties have yellow fruits. Among the most popular crops are:

• Scythian gold;
• Gift to St. Petersburg;
• Mara;
• Precocious;
• Huck.

Yellow-fruited varieties have no special advantages; in taste and shelf life they are no different from red-fruited crops.

Features of growing in the Moscow region

The basic rules for growing cherry plum are compliance with planting requirements and strict adherence to agricultural technology recommendations. Watering, fertilizers, winter shelter - this is enough to get a good harvest.

Planting a seedling

You need to plant seedlings in a special mixture, mix garden soil, a little ash, sand, and a few parts of clay. If the soil in the garden is too poor, add a little black soil and compost.

Proper care

Cherry plum is an undemanding crop. Mandatory stages of care are watering (at least once a week in the summer), loosening the tree trunk circle. We should not forget about fertilizing, pest control, and disease control.

Fertilizers and fertilizers

Complex fertilizers are usually used. Experienced gardeners use mulching - a nutritious layer of compost or humus. With melt or rain water, the plant receives the necessary components.

Diseases and pests

It is rare to fight diseases or insects on cherry plum; most varieties are distinguished by increased endurance. It is recommended to use fungicides against diseases and insecticides against pests.

Pruning and crown formation

It is recommended to form a tree in the second year after planting.Remove part of the main trunk, shorten the side shoots. Carry out sanitary pruning annually, cutting out dry, damaged branches.

Sheltering a tree for the winter

Geotextiles, straw, and spruce branches are used to cover plants. Be sure to cover the tree trunk circle (with needles, chopped straw, special purchased mats or mulch).

What challenges do gardeners face?

There are no difficulties with growing cherry plum; the only thing gardeners face is that without pollinators the tree refuses to bear fruit. That is why it is better to find out in advance which variety will do without cross-pollination or plant several plants at once.

Cherry plum is a tree that will delight gardeners in the Moscow region with its fruits, even if they are starting to grow the crop for the first time. It is not easy to make mistakes in caring for a plant; it has few requirements and even with minimal attention will delight you with juicy, sweet fruits.