Colonid cherry: varieties and agricultural machinery

Cherry is the most common plant at the dacha. In order for the tree to please its owners with a high-quality crop of large and sweet berries, it is necessary to choose the right variety, taking into account the climate and soil characteristics.In recent years, varieties of columnar cherry are especially popular among gardeners. They are united by an unusual decorative appearance, juicy, often large fruits, and their excellent taste. These varieties are unpretentious in the process of growing and give a quality crop.

Colony cherry is a garden plant and combines two functions at once - food and decorative. Most varieties are characterized by small height and neat branches. They can be grown not only on the street, but also at home. Leaves of saturated green color in the aggregate with bright red berries growing in a column will attract attention and decorate any garden.

Another important feature of these trees is unpretentious care. Colonic cherry easily takes root and feels good in the conditions of the climate of central Russia. Domestic buyers are willing to purchase seedlings of popular varieties for their plots, since they take up little space, but at the same time produce a crop not worse than the classic tall sorts of cherries.

The external differences of the columnar cherry are that the fruits are not formed on the branches of the tree, but grow from the main stem on the fruit cuttings. Thus, the berries get more nutrients, and, accordingly, their taste is much sweeter and brighter than other types of cherries.

Breeding is currently actively developing varieties of columnar cherry trees. To acquire the most suitable for the needs of the summer resident culture, you first need to study in more detail the most popular varieties of columnar cherry.

• "Baby". Actual early variety, which is very fertile - from one bush can collect up to 10 kg of berries. Fruits are large and characterized by juicy pulp and pleasant aroma. The tree grows up to 2 meters and has a neat crown with several fertile trunks, resistant to low temperatures and unpretentious in maintenance. Berries of this variety are great for preservation.

• "Ashinsky hybrid." This variety has appeared recently, in 2015, but has already attracted a lot of attention. It has a high degree of frost resistance and longevity (up to 35 years). It is believed that today - is one of the best columnar cherry trees for planting in the suburbs. It is recommended to grow in vases or spacious containers. The bush reaches a height of 1.5 to 2 meters. Fruits ripen together and have a rich scarlet color. Tastes are characterized as excellent.

• "Delight". Dutch, another young variety, which was selected in 2015 and is suitable for breeding in the suburbs. It is characterized by early ripening periods - fruits can be picked at the end of July, as well as large dessert berries with a sweet-sour taste and juicy firm flesh. Up to 20 kg of fruits can be harvested from a 10 year old bonsai. This variety is ideal for making preserves and whole-fruit preservation, as the bones are easily separated from the berries.

• "Queen". The fruits of this tree correspond to the status of its name. The berries grow deep alo-burgundy color, and one fruit by weight can reach 7 g. The taste is bright, sweet, the flesh is dense and fleshy. The height of the tree is also larger than the above varieties - its length can reach from 2.5 to 3 meters. This is a mid-season species, which is characterized by a very bright and beautiful flowering, so the choice for the Korolyov cherry tree variety most often falls among those who are interested in enriching their plot.

• "Curly." Mid-season variety is rapidly gaining popularity in Russia due to its consistently high yield and sweet-sour dessert fruit flavor. Also characterized by a high degree of resistance to various diseases. The height of the tree reaches 2.5 meters.Berries grow compactly around the central trunk, because of what they are easy to collect.

Planting seedlings of the columnar cherry tree should be carried out in the fertile land, saturated with oxygen. The best place for it will be the south side, well lit by the sun and devoid of abundant moisture. Before buying a cherry tree seedling, it is necessary to ensure the integrity of the apical bud, otherwise the plant will not take root.

Planting is recommended to make a hole in the size of the root system of the plant, fertilized with organic fertilizer and black soil. In subsequent years, growth should ensure that the soil contained enough minerals to form a tree.

Colonic cherry requires special attention in the first 2-3 years of growth, before fruiting. Many varieties do not like the north wind and during the cold season it is necessary to cover and protect the apical bud from frost and the young root system from frost on time.

Further care should be in proper irrigation, overflow of soil is not allowed, the surface should remain loose. Watering should be carried out on hot or dry days with the addition of the necessary supplements, depending on the condition and composition of the soil. Also, do not forget about timely loosening, so that the root system receives the necessary amount of oxygen. During the growing season it is recommended to hold two dressings. In addition, trees require the prevention of diseases and pests with the help of specialized products.

The cherry tree of the columnar type does not need mechanical shaping of the crown shape, since their branches grow vertically and have a neat appearance.

Colonic cherry is popular with domestic buyers. If earlier it was stopped from its cultivation that the existing varieties were difficult to grow in the climatic conditions of Russia, then new varieties bred by the unpretentious for the inhabitants of the Moscow region become the best option for planting by domestic gardeners.

Buyers of such varieties as “Delight” and “Ashinsky Hybrid” highlight their interesting appearance of the tree, which takes up little space.

The owners of the queen and curly trees, which are higher in length, distinguish their excellent frost resistance and large sizes of fruits. Due to the colonic form of the formation of berries, according to most, they are much easier to collect, and the trees also do not need pruning.

There are almost no negative reviews about cherries of this type. Only some gardeners say that with strong frosts the young sapling may die. It is also mentioned that the fruits do not hold for long on the branches, they quickly fall off, so you need to collect them immediately.

You will learn more about caring for the colonos from the following video.