Cherry trees are a decoration for any garden, and sweet berries are a reward for your hard work. The Muse variety of cherries has recently become known to Russian summer residents. A representative of the Pink family appeared thanks to the work of the Oryol training and experimental station back in 1982. Breeders bred the plant by open open pollination of cherry seedlings of the Lyubitelskaya variety. The high taste of the fruit quickly made the new product popular.
Description of the varietal species
Muse cherry is suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions. The plant is recommended for permanent cultivation in areas with a temperate continental climate.
Description of the Muse variety, general information:
- tree varietal variety;
- self-sterile variety;
- the average yield is 15 kilograms per tree per season;
- average early fruiting - the first harvest appears only 4 years after planting;
- average ripening period - from flowering to picking berries takes, on average, 2 months;
- crown with medium foliage, slightly spreading;
- intensive growth;
- mixed type of fruiting;
- resistance to most diseases of the family;
- stress-resistant, tolerates drought and cold down to -35 degrees.
One of the few negative qualities was the obligatory proximity to pollinators. The best option was to plant Vladimirskaya or Turgenevka varieties next to cherries.
Characteristics of the tree and fruits
The medium-sized tree has an attractive appearance and will become a worthy decoration for any summer cottage, especially during the flowering period. Characteristics of the tree and fruits:
- height does not exceed 4 meters;
- raised crown with powerful branches;
- slightly spreading tree;
- shoots are durable;
- the stalk is of medium length, easily detaches from the fruit;
- large berries – up to 4 grams by weight;
- fruit color – deep red;
- the shape of the berries is onion;
- weakly expressed small ribbing of the berries;
- dense skin with a beautiful glossy shine;
- good, balanced taste;
- smooth bone, easily detaches from the pulp;
- good transportability of fruits;
- The berries retain their marketable appearance for a long time.
Cherries have a sweet and sour taste and are suitable for making compote, making jam, jam or processing into juice. Muse fruits are often chosen for making pies and for fresh consumption.
Variety resistance to diseases
The plant has good immunity to most diseases of the Rosaceae family. Gardeners rarely encounter the most common problem among cherry trees - coccomycosis.
Hole spot and moniliosis pose a great danger to the Muza variety.
For prevention purposes, experts recommend timely cleaning and sanitary measures and treatment with Bordeaux mixture.
Features of planting and proper care
For Muse cherries, choose elevated, well-lit areas. When planting, it is necessary to take into account the depth of groundwater; it must be at least 2 meters. If there is a threat of flooding, drainage must be done, otherwise there is a high risk of plant death.
The time for planting seedlings is spring. The young shoot should not be deeply buried in the ground. First, feed - organic fertilizer - is added to the planting hole. Several fruit crops - pollinating trees - are planted at a distance of 3 meters from the plant. When a tree grows 3-4 meters, its growth is limited.
Further care of the fruit crop consists of simple agrotechnical measures:
- timely watering of the plant;
- fertilizing;
- pruning;
- preventive treatment against pests and diseases.
With proper and competent care, cherries can show equally decent yields for 25 years.
