15 best varieties of cherry plum for the Moscow region and the middle lane

Until recently, growing cherry plum in places with a changeable climate seemed just a myth, but now it is not only possible, but also necessary. The highest frost resistance is variety Seedling Rocket, and the largest fruits cherry plum Tent. Early, ready for harvesting in late July - early August: Vetraz, Monomakh, Nesmeyana. Average, maturing by the beginning - mid-August: Kuban comet, Chuk, Anastasia, Sarmatka, Karminnaya Zhukova, Aprikosovaya, Late comet, Peaches. Experienced gardeners recommend to grow in the suburbs varieties Zlato Scythians, Skoroplodnaya, Mara and Kolonovidnaya. A description of the best varieties of cherry plum or Russian plum can be found below.

The largest varieties of cherry plum, description

The taste of many fruits depends on the size of the fruit, and the same goes for cherry plum. Large-fruited varieties are very popular, the best of them are:

Tent

The tree is small in stature, quickly reaches the required height and begins to bear fruit for 4-5 years of life. The crown is rounded, dense, growing downward. Fruits are large in size, their mass can reach 40 gram... The pulp is sweet and sour, yellow in color, such fruits can be eaten fresh and used for preparations. The average yield per tree is 35 kilograms... The ripening period is early, frost resistance is high, in addition to the winter cold, the buds also tolerate spring frosts. The disadvantages include self-infertility and average resistance to lack of moisture.

Found

The variety is of medium ripening, the tree grows to medium size, the crown is dense, round, slightly flat. Fruit weight reaches 35-37 grams, the pulp is rich yellow, the taste is pleasant, refreshing, sweet and sour. A tree can bring its first harvest as early as 3 years, and after some time, up to 40 kilograms of delicious fruits can be harvested from one tree. The variety tolerates both winter and spring temperature drops, average drought resistance. Pollination occurs with the help of other varieties blooming in the same period as Naydena.

Huck

A variety that bears fruit in medium terms. The tree grows very quickly, but at the same time reaches an average height, the crown is dense, slightly drooping, rounded. Fruits weigh up to 35 gram, the color of the pulp is dark yellow, the taste is sweet and sour, the stone is difficult to separate... The purpose of such cherry plum allows you to use it in any form. The winter hardiness of the variety is good, the same applies to the yield, which pleases with its high stability. Pollination is cross with other trees growing near cherry plum.

Monomakh

The fruits of this variety are inferior in size to other varieties and weigh only 25-30 grams, but the distinctive feature will be excellent taste, juiciness and easy pitting. Also, this cherry plum has an unusual shape, reminiscent of a Monomakh hat and a rich, purple skin color. The harvest ripens early, the tree bears fruit annually and in large quantities.

The most frost-resistant cherry plum varieties for the central and middle lane

To grow cherry plum in Central Russia, you need to carefully consider the frost resistance of the variety. Trees should not only survive the cold winter well, but also the spring frost, because the main threat of an unstable climate lies precisely in them. The best indicators are possessed by varieties: Tsarskaya, Seanets Rocket, Vladimir comet and others.

Gift to St. Petersburg

The variety is distinguished by good resistance not only to cold weather, but to unstable climatic conditions, heavy rainfall and frost. A tree of medium size, with a wide, dense crown of large size, the first fruits are already at 4 years of age. The yield is annual. Fruits are light orange in color, slightly elongated in weight, reaching only 20 grams... The taste is sweet and sour, and the fruits also tolerate transportation well and can be used for various types of preservation.

Vladimir comet

This variety was bred relatively recently, but already surpasses many old subspecies in all respects. A medium-sized tree has a wide, but at the same time, sparse crown. Fruits are large in size, round-oval in shape with a pointed end, the skin color is burgundy, there is a light waxy bloom... The pulp is a rich, dark orange shade with a sweet and sour taste. The purpose of this cherry plum is universal. The tree quickly begins to bear fruit and also quickly increases its yield; you can harvest ripe cherry plum already in mid-July. Frost resistance is very high, the same applies to the self-fertility of the variety.

Rocket Seedling

The variety is distinguished by exceptional frost resistance, a medium-sized tree can withstand frosts down to -35 degrees. The crown of the tree is dense, spreading. The fruits are large, grow to 30 gram, color red, rounded shape with pointed ends... The yield of the variety is at the highest level.

Timiryazevskaya

The variety got its name in honor of the scientific institute in which it was bred. The tree grows to a height of no more than 3 meters, the crown is spreading, resembles a cone in shape, foliage is very rare. Fruits are small, ovoid, covered with a thin skin of light red color. The pulp is very tasty and juicy, loose, fibrous, the stone is separated without difficulty. From one tree, you can collect up to 30 kilograms fruit, while it does not require complex care, tolerates frost well and is not affected by fungal diseases.

Self-fertile varieties of Russian plum

It is extremely inconvenient to grow cherry plum varieties that need additional pollination. This creates unnecessary trouble or you have to plant several varieties of the same crop in one area, which is extremely inconvenient for small farms and those gardeners who want to collect a variety of fruits. The following self-fertile varieties have proven themselves best.:

Kuban comet

Perfect for growing on subsidiary plots, a tree of low growth annually brings abundant harvests of up to 40 kilograms. Fruits with reddish, ruddy skin and yellow pulp weigh up to 28 grams, tastes kilo sweet, are suitable for fresh consumption and for various types of processing. The bones are very difficult to separate. The variety does not require additional pollination; both wood and flower buds tolerate frosts. The tree requires timely watering.

Traveler

Acts as a pollinator for other varieties, but at the same time annually yields up to 40 kilograms... A tree of medium growth with an ordinary crown begins to bear fruit at 3 years of age, the ripening period is average. Traveler fruits can reach mass 30 grams, the pulp is colored dark yellow, this variety is characterized by a light banana flavor.Frost resistance is high as well as drought resistance.

Mara

Self-fertile variety, perfect for growing in central Russia, tolerates frost well and is immune to many diseases. A tree that grows up to 2-3 meters has a beautiful crown resembling a ball, so formative pruning must be carried out regularly. Fruits ripen in early July and can hang without dropping until early August... The skin color is intense, yellow-orange, the skin is slightly lighter. The taste is pleasant, fibrous, very sweet, this variety is perfect for cooking preserves and jams.

The best varieties for growing in summer cottages in the Moscow region

In order to grow cherry plum in the Moscow region, you need to choose the right varieties that can withstand the changeable climate, but at the same time will be easy to care for. Most often in the dachas of the Moscow region there are:

Columnar

Perhaps the most unusual and compact cherry plum variety. The tree grows up to 3 meters in height, while the crown diameter does not exceed 1.5 meters. The variety is not afraid of frost and recovers very quickly after freezing, while other species begin to wither and slowly die. The fruits are very large, their mass can reach 40 gram, the skin of a deep red color with a light waxy bloom, is not afraid of heavy rainfall and is not prone to cracking. The pulp is tasty, juicy, fibrous.

Ruby

A small tree does not require complex maintenance and perfectly adapts to any weather conditions. The variety does not suffer from sudden changes in temperature and at the same time bears bright burgundy fruits with dark yellow, honey pulp. The cherry plum, ripening in the middle of summer, has no sourness in its taste, which is very attractive for lovers of sweet fruits.

Gold of the Scythians

The variety was bred in 2005 and is a tree that grows to a height of no more than 3 meters with a crown shaped like a wide cone. Large fruits have a rich, golden skin color... The pulp is very sweet, juicy and tender. The tree is not afraid of a sharp change from cold to heat and vice versa, does not require long-term attention to itself, while the Scythian Gold variety bears fruit very early and annually. The size of the harvested crops is average, it needs additional pollination.

Early

A variety of Chinese selection. The tree is small, already at 2-3 years of age, it can bring the first harvest of medium-sized reddish fruits. The pulp is very pleasant, tender and tasty, the stone is easily separated, which is why such fruits are well suited for fresh consumption. Possesses resistance to frost and gusty winds, requires planting a pollinator tree next to it.

Achievements of modern breeding allow grow cherry plum not only in the southern regions, but also in the central part of Russia... If desired, every gardener can try to grow a tree with excellent and tasty fruits on his site.