The success of a gardener lies in obtaining a high yield from the plot. It depends on proper and timely care. One of the key factors is the correct choice of wood. The description of the Uralskaya Chereshenka cherry variety indicates high yield. It is important for each region to choose the right variety. The taste of the fruit is reminiscent of ripe cherries. Gives a good harvest.
History of breeding and regions of growth
The suitable growing region is contained in the very name of the tree.The place of growth coincides with its origin. Breeders from the Urals sought to breed a species that would be unpretentious to weather conditions. This region is famous for its extreme cold.
In 1950, breeder Gvozdyukova began developing a suitable variety. A new species was developed, which was successfully registered in the State Register in 1959.
Description of the variety
Each type of cherry has distinctive characteristics.
Cherry Cherry is a low bush. According to statistics, the height of the plant is within 1.5-2 meters.
The description of the variety states that the bush has a wide crown and it resembles a ball.
Mostly annual shoots bear fruit. The leaves have a pronounced shine and are oblong in shape.
The fruits are round and small in size. There is a concavity near the seam. A ripe berry reaches 17 mm in diameter. Ruby color.
The pulp is juicy and of medium density. The taste of cherries is similar to sweet cherries. The main feature is that the seed comes away from the pulp well. The fruits practically do not crack and adhere well to the stalks.
Characteristic
The main characteristics of this tree.
Pollination
Chereshenka belongs to the group of self-fertile varieties. This suggests that the cherry blossom has a specific shape and cannot be pollinated. To obtain a rich harvest, it simply needs pollinators. If they are not on the site, then the tree will bloom luxuriantly every year, but there will be no harvest.
The bush itself is also a good pollinator, and is used to pollinate other cherries.
Frost resistance
Sweet cherry is resistant to cold and frost. Suitable for the Ural climate, as it is cold and changeable. Buds and shoots have high frost resistance.
There are scientifically proven facts that this variety could withstand temperatures as low as -35 degrees.
Flowering and ripening period
Another feature is the time of appearance of inflorescences. This period falls in late spring and does not overlap at all with frosts. This period is the end of May and the beginning of June.
The fruits ripen simultaneously, and this period falls in mid-August. When the cherry is all ruby, you need to move on to picking the berries.
Productivity and lifespan
Gardeners who purchased this variety after it was bred noted the high cherry yield. Up to 7 kilograms of fruit are harvested from medium-sized cherries. There were cases when the yield from one tree was within 15 kg.
High-yielding cherries in the period from 4 to 16 years. The lifespan of a tree is up to 30 years.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Sweet cherry has a number of advantages that distinguish it from other varieties:
- Pleasant taste, reminiscent of ripe cherries.
- High yield.
- Resistance to temperature changes.
- Early fruiting period.
- Long service life.
- Jam, compote, and preserves are prepared from the fruits.
Besides this, there are also some disadvantages:
- Late flowering and fruiting.
- To get a good result, pollinators need to be planted in the nearby area.
- Prone to diseases and pests.
Planting and care
For good tree growth and a rich harvest, you need to choose the right place on the site and fertilize the soil.
Place the seedlings in well-ventilated and sunny areas. The proximity of groundwater is detrimental to the plant. The bush should grow on a hill so that melt water does not accumulate in the spring.
Gardeners recommend planting a tree in the spring, before the leaves appear.If planting takes place in the autumn, the risk of seedling death increases. After all, the tree has not yet grown strong and sometimes does not have the strength to withstand severe frosts.
Proper tree care:
- After planting, it is important to water the seedling daily with settled water.
- Periodically loosen the root soil.
- If dead, dried or too long branches are found, cut them off using garden pruners.
- Fertilize and feed the plant from time to time.
- In autumn, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied.
- Fertilize the soil with manure or compost no more than once every four months.
- In spring, apply fertilizer rich in nitrogen.
Diseases and pests
The variety is resistant to pests, namely aphids. But it is sensitive to a fungal infection called coccomycosis.
Signs include a change in leaf color from green to brown and a sudden, drastic shedding of foliage. This is very harmful for the plant, since the bare tree is deprived of nutrition and can quickly dry out.
The risk of seedling infection with this fungal disease can be reduced by treating it with fungicides.