The summer resident dreams of planting a tree that meets all the requirements put forward. Successful cultivation requires a lot of attention to studying information about the species. The Krasa Severa cherry has a positive reputation. Summer residents value it for its positive qualities, including high frost resistance, immunity and more.
Description of the variety
The hybrid of cherries and cherries Krasa Severa was obtained by breeders a long time ago, but still does not lose authority and recognition among gardeners. Back in 1885, a cherry seedling was fertilized with cherry pollen.At first it bore white fruits, but gradually the color changed and the cherries turned pink.
The description of the variety shows that the tree is very hardy. The only condition for its effective cultivation is fertile soil. Without this, productivity is significantly reduced.
Characteristics
For proper cultivation, you should study the characteristics. Sometimes gardeners, out of ignorance, make unforgivable mistakes when planning or caring for a young tree. As a result, part of the harvest is lost.
Winter hardiness
The variety is suitable for growing in areas with harsh winters. Excellent frost resistance allows you to grow the tree without fear. But in regions with low temperatures down to –35 ⁰C, gardeners prefer to additionally wrap the trees for the winter.
The tree itself and the fruit buds are resistant to frost. Flowers can withstand returning spring frosts.
Fruit
Unusual berries are large and very tasty, they have the following characteristics:
- pink colour;
- shape: round;
- skin: elastic, smooth;
- the taste is sweet with a slight sour aftertaste;
- weight 8 g;
- diameter 30 mm;
- light juice.
Due to their appearance, the fruits are not touched by birds.
Tree dimensions
The height of the plant does not exceed 3 m. The crown is wide and spreading. The characteristics of the tree make it possible to use Krasa Severa cherry for decorating a garden or other areas. The leaves on the tree are large. They have features that make it easy to distinguish this species from other varieties even at a young age:
- leaf plate length 14 cm, width 9 cm;
- color dark green, matte;
- leaf-noses are red in color and have warty protrusions.
In conditions of sufficient heat supply, the tree does not grow vigorously, which greatly facilitates the process of care and harvesting.
Timing of flowering and fruit ripening
It blooms early, abundantly and is not afraid of return frosts. In the first ten days of July, the first cherries are harvested. The berries ripen smoothly and consistently every year. There are no breaks.
The yield is high, approximately 15-20 kg per tree, depending on the care and efforts of the gardener.
Disease resistance
The immunity to diseases of the Krasa Severa cherry is average. If you carry out preventive treatments, then the tree is not afraid of either viruses or fungi. This must be done in spring and autumn.
Treated with chemicals before flowering. Then they use traditional methods of fighting diseases. This way the fruits remain environmentally friendly and harmless to human health.
Rules for planting and care
To grow a decent harvest, you need to plant the tree correctly. For planting, choose a sunny place, preferably protected from drafts.
Cherries do not like stagnant water, so they do not allocate a plot in the lowlands. The hole is dug in advance in the fall if planting is planned in the spring. The soil for filling is mixed with humus, a little sand and mineral fertilizers are added. Mix everything well. The seedling is planted along the root collar. Sprinkle with the prepared soil mixture and water well.
Further watering is carried out once every week or two. Depending on how rainy the period turns out to be. After the soil dries a little, loosen the tree trunk circle. This will provide oxygen and retain moisture in the soil. Feeding is carried out systematically 2-3 times per season.
Gardeners whose region of residence has a harsh climate should plant Krasa Severa cherries on their plot.The tree withstands severe frosts and produces a harvest every year.
