Description of Renklod plum varieties, benefits and harms, productivity and cultivation

Even in a small summer cottage, the owner will certainly allocate space for growing fruit trees. In addition to apple and cherry trees, there is also a piece of land for plums, which combine almost three hundred varieties. The Renclod plum variety family is a separate group with a number of distinctive qualities. It is recommended to understand these features in order to make caring for the planted tree easier.

Description of culture

A common feature of the Renklod variety is the compactness of the tree. The height of adult plants rarely exceeds 4 m, the diameter of the crown is up to 3 m. Due to its compactness, formative pruning is not carried out.

Another distinctive property is the taste of the fruit. Regardless of the variety, the fruit is juicy and sweet, with a thin skin.

Advantages and disadvantages

Renklod has many advantages that are known to experienced gardeners. The advantages of the fruit include:

• taste of fruits;
• productivity (up to 40 kg of plums can be easily collected from one mature tree);
• external attractiveness;
• resistance (plum easily tolerates low temperatures, rarely gets sick).

Renklod also has a number of negative qualities. Among them, the delicacy of the root system comes first; with increased humidity, rotting and decay begin. Another disadvantage is that pollinating plants are required.

Characteristics of wood

Familiarity with the characteristics of trees will help provide them with the necessary care and avoid unwanted mistakes. Most members of the Renclod family have common qualities, so studying them will not cause any inconvenience.

Resistance to negative temperatures

Most plums of the Renclod family can easily withstand low temperatures (up to 35 degrees). Gardeners in regions with unstable climatic conditions are better off not risking their trees and using winter shelter.

Immunity to diseases

The Renclod family is considered the leader in immunity among varieties. Trees are rarely affected by diseases of fruit crops.Despite this, it is not recommended to take preventive measures carelessly - it is better to carry out treatments with chemicals or folk remedies regularly, starting in early spring.

Productivity

Renklod is a prolific family, provided that pollinators are planted. Otherwise, most representatives of the variety will have a low yield or will refuse to bear fruit altogether.

Pollinators of culture

For pollination, it is recommended to use any variety, the main thing is the coincidence of flowering dates. Experienced gardeners prefer White Honey, which is suitable for pollination.

Beginning of fruiting

Fruiting occurs 3-5 years after planting young trees. Much depends on the region - in warm areas, with proper care, plums can appear much earlier.

Timing of ripening and harvesting of plums

Usually plums ripen in the last month of summer, but some varieties boast earlier dates. The petioles on the fruits are quite strong, but shedding cannot be avoided when there are gusts of wind.

The benefits and harms of eating fruits

Plums are a source of vitamins and nutrients; eating the fruit allows you to compensate for the lack of certain elements. Do not overuse; at higher doses it is easy to cause intestinal irritation (constipation or diarrhea), nausea, which easily develops into vomiting.

Comparative table of varieties

Each variety of Renklod has its own advantages and disadvantages; it is better to understand them before purchasing a seedling.

Soviet

The age of the Soviet variety has already reached three decades, but the tree, thanks to its abundant fruiting, does not lose popularity. The height of an adult plant does not exceed 3.5 m, the weight of the fruit is up to 45 g.Plums are sweet, there is no sourness. Disadvantage: increased sensitivity to polystigmosis.

Kolkhozny

Recommended for growing in regions with a stable climate. The tree is not tall (up to 2.5 m). The plums are small - only up to 20 g. The skin is green-yellow, and a slight blush forms under the sun's rays. The taste is pleasant, refreshing, there is a slight sourness.

Yellow

The name of the plum variety speaks for itself - the color of the skin and pulp is yellow, with a slight blush. The fruits are juicy, have excellent taste, without a sour aftertaste. The yield is average - up to 30 kg per adult plant.

Early

The variety ripens in mid-summer. In cold regions, harvesting is delayed by 1-2 weeks. It is distinguished by fruiting - an adult plant produces almost 50 kg of sweet plums. The tree is considered a giant among a large family; it grows up to 6 m.

Altana

Altana's height is up to 6.5 m. The fruits are large (exceed 45 g) and have a slightly laterally flattened shape. The shade of plums is salad, there is a bright blush. The peculiarity of the variety is that it is undemanding to the composition of the soil; the plant grows and develops easily even on salty soils.

Tambovsky

Plum trees can easily tolerate frosts of 30 degrees, although some shoots can freeze. The fruits are small, with good taste. Most often, the variety is used in winemaking, although Tambovsky has shown itself to be good in conservation.

Karbysheva

The distinctiveness of the Karbysheva variety is its growth rate. The tree is growing rapidly, so regular pruning will be necessary. The first fruits are amazing in size - up to 50 g. Over time, the weight of plums decreases to 35 g. The pulp is honey-like, which is why it is especially valued by chefs.

Green

Cultivated only in warm regions. The tree is spreading and tall, often exceeding 7 m in height. The crown is lush - up to 8 m. The plums are small (do not exceed 20 g), yellow-green in color. The pulp is transparent, sweet, juicy.

White

Even an adult plant rarely exceeds 4 m in height. White fruits weigh 40 g. The variety is valued for its taste; the pulp practically melts in the mouth. White is hardy, can easily withstand frosts and high temperatures, and is rarely affected by diseases.

Blue

Plum is not frost-resistant, but has increased immunity and is rarely affected by diseases. The fruits are quite sour, the weight rarely exceeds 35 g. The peel is blue, covered with a dense bluish coating.

Michurinsky

An adult plant will not impress with its height, rarely exceeding 3.5 m. Plums are small, up to 30 g, have a purple surface, juicy, sour yellow pulp. The blue Renkloda variety is self-fertile, but in the presence of a pollinator it will produce the maximum amount of plums - up to 55 kg.

Kuibyshevsky

Recommended for growing in northern regions. An adult plum grows up to 6 m, the fruits are quite small - only 20-25 g. The skin is yellowish in color, the flesh is lighter. The taste is quite pleasant, but there is a slight sourness.

Leah

One of the latest varieties. In cool regions, the fruits ripen until early September. Disadvantages of Lia are small plums, the weight of which does not exceed 12 g. The pit is separated extremely poorly, so it is better to use the variety for preservation.

Tenkovsky

Fruiting occurs in the last days of August. The fruits are dark red and have numerous small dots. The taste of the pulp is sour, the variety is planted by gardeners who care about keeping quality; if the storage rules are followed, the plums will last for several months without loss.

Ulena

A spreading crown, a powerful trunk, large (up to 45 g) fruits, resistance to frost and diseases are the distinctive features of Ulena. Even in warm conditions, plums can last up to a week without spoiling.

Presidential

It is recommended to grow the variety in warm or moderate regions; ripening occurs in September, so in cold regions the plums will remain hanging on the trees unripe. The plums are very large - up to 55 g. The taste is good, sweet, without acid.

Enikeeva

Enikeeva will not be pleased with fruiting; one adult plant yields only 12-15 kg. Medium-sized plums - up to 30 g. A distinctive feature of the variety is that the buds do not freeze even at low temperatures.

Beauvais

Plums have a bright greenish-yellow hue, sweet pulp, exuding a pleasant nutmeg scent. The advantage of the variety is long shelf life and transportability.

The main disadvantage of the variety is the untidiness of the crown. The branches grow in different directions, chaotically, so regular pruning is indispensable.

Kharitonova

You should not experiment and grow Kharitonova in the northern regions; the Renklod variety has poor hardiness, the tree easily dies even at 10-15 degrees below zero. Plum is distinguished by its yield (up to 60 kg per adult plant) and fruit weight (up to 45 g).

Kursakova

The tree is medium-sized, the fruits are fleshy and large (a little more than 30 g). Red skin, golden flesh. The plant tolerates unstable temperatures well and is not afraid of frost and drought.

The Renclod family never ceases to amaze with the merits of plums; almost every variety is distinguished by its excellent taste, productivity, and stable fruiting. We should not forget about pollinators, which will certainly increase the number of plums.In order for the tree to repay your care as much as possible, it is better to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the variety you like in advance and avoid making mistakes in growing it.