We all know that sweet cherry is a red or dark red juicy berry.
However, in fact, there are very unusual varieties. These include those cherries, the fruits of which have a yellow color.
At the same time, they are just as tasty and even more attractive due to their unusual color.
Let us examine the varieties, planting features and rules for the care of yellow cherries.
The most important advantage of yellow cherries is their high yield and fruit quality. Because of this, today they have become real competitors for the classic red berries. The most famous in our country are two varieties of such cherries. About them today will be discussed.
Variety of sweet cherry "Drogana Yellow"
The origin of this variety is not known, but it came to Russia from Germany. He received his name in honor of the Saxon breeder by the name of Drogan. It is considered one of the most ancient varieties of sweet cherries.
Also, the variety is very widespread throughout the world - the Drogan Yellow cherries can be found in Belarus, in Central Asia, and in the North Caucasus region of Russia. All this points to high adaptability of the variety and the fact that he probably didn’t just love gardeners.
Description of the fruits of the variety "Drogana Yellow"
By its size fruits are pretty large. On average, their weight is 6.5 grams, the maximum mass is 8 grams. The shape of the berries is rounded-heart-shaped, very cute, which provides an excellent presentation of the fruit. The top of the cherry is rounded, the funnel is very deep and wide. The skin color is naturally yellow, its surface is very smooth, thin.
The flesh of the fruit has a light yellow color. By structure, it is very dense, contains a sufficient amount of juice. It is worth noting that in this variety the juice is colorless, almost transparent. The pulp of the fruit is very sweet and highly marked by professional tasters (4.3 points out of 5). The content of vitamin C in 100 grams of pulp is 6.6 mg.
The stone of Drogan Yellow sweet cherry has the average sizes and the oblongly ovoid form. The color of the bone is light beige. However, it is very poorly separated from the pulp of the fetus.
Appointments use of sweet cherry varieties "Drogana Yellow" universal. It is noted that in the preparation of compotes berries are very productive. Also, they are well suited for making jam and drying. Not recommended for freezing, because of the thin skin, they simply spread out after thawing.
Distinctive features of the tree
This variety of sweet cherry tree as an adult reaches the big sizes. His crown is very thick, wide-round or round-pyramidal in shape.
Faceliness is also thick. Despite the fact that the tree occupies a lot of garden space, it is precisely its dimensions that ensure the high yield of the variety. Fruits are mainly such a part of the tree as the bouquet twigs. However, a small part of the fruit is also formed on the basis of annual shoots.
The flowering of the tree comes relatively late, as well as the ripening of the fruit. Cherry ripening usually occurs at the end of June. Ripening fruits simultaneously.
The first flowering can be observed already after 4-5 years after planting the seedling at a permanent place. At the same time, the tree bears fruit almost to the age of 25.
Yield very varieties high and constant. On average, 8-9 tons of ripe berries are harvested per hectare of the garden of yellow sweet cherries. However, it should be noted that in favorable years up to 22 tons are collected from one hectare. I do not fall off the fruits myself, because they are very well attached to the tree.
The young shoots of the tree are even, with a slight patina of gray color. They are distinguished by a light brown tinge of the bark, which on the shoots casts a greenish tint. On shoots very small round lentils and medium-sized vegetative buds are formed. Cherry blossoms blossoms, which consist of 2-3 flowers.
The flowers are medium in size, their corolla is saucer-shaped. Petals are round, white, touching each other. It should be noted that the size of the leaves of this variety is quite large, their shape is elongate-oval, the color is dark green.
The advantages of varieties of yellow sweet cherry
First of all, the most positive quality of the Drogana Yellow cherry variety is high yield and excellent appearance of the fruit. In addition, their good taste qualities provide the variety with wide use both in fresh form and for processing.
Also, the variety is very resistant to low temperatures, and this applies to both generative buds and wood. There is no doubt that its wide distribution even in the northern regions is possible due to late flowering, which virtually eliminates the possibility of freezing of flowers. Celebrated high drought tolerance and rare cases of fungal infections.
Lack of variety
The fruit has a very low level of transportability. He is not capable of self-pollinating, so he will have to plant other varieties of cherries in his garden. Very often affected by such a pest, like a cherry fly. Rainy weather can cause the berries to crack and cause a disease such as gray fruit rot.
It is also interesting to read about the autumn pruning of sweet cherry.
Sweet cherry variety "Homestead Yellow"
Another very popular variety of yellow sweet cherries, whose parents are the Leningradskaya Krasnaya and Zolotoya Loshitskaya cherries. The yield and excellent quality of the fruit was obtained due to the special irradiation obtained from crossing the seeds with the help of fast neutrons.
The most widely variety was zoned in the Central Black Earth region of Russia.
Fruits of the variety "Homestead Yellow"
The fruits of this variety are very large. Their average weight varies in area 5.5 grams. The average diameter of a ripe berry is 2.1 centimeters. The shape of the fruit is round, characterized by a very wide funnel. At the base of the berries there is no depression. The abdominal suture is moderate.
The stem is long, during the period of removable maturity it can easily tear itself away from the branch. The cover and main color of the fruit is yellow. There are no subcutaneous points, the skin is smooth.
The flesh is yellow. Its structure is gristly and very juicy. The juice has no color. The taste pulp is sweet and sour, rated by tasters by 4.7 points. Contains a relatively large amount of vitamin C, which in 100 grams of the fruit contains about 10.6 mg.
The stone in the fruit has an ovoid shape, in relation to the total weight of the berries is large (8.5% of the mass of the fruit). The advantage of this variety is that the bone is very easily separated from the pulp of the fruit.
Purpose of fruits of sweet cherry of this grade table. Perfectly is suitable both for the fresh use, and for processing on jam and compotes.
Sweet cherry reaches a very large size in the fertile period. It is worth noting that dThe tree is growing very fast, although the first harvest begins to give only 6 year after planting. The crown of the tree has a spherical shape. Its thickness is average. A distinctive feature of the tree is a tiered disposition of its branches.
Unlike the Drogana Yellow cherries variety, this variety refers to early. Thus, a tree begins to bloom earlier, and a period of removable ripeness of fruits begins. The variety has a very high yield. The tree is poorly suited for planting in industrial gardens, it is recommended to plant it on home gardens (which can be understood even from the name of the variety).
The shoots of the tree are straight, brown-brown color. They are medium in thickness, but they have very good foliage. The leaves are also large, as in the Drogan Yellow variety, but have a light greenish color. On the shoots a sufficiently large number of buds are formed, which differ in round-conical shape.
Inflorescences consist of three flowers that are large in size. The color of flowers is white.
The advantages of the yellow cherry variety
The most positive quality of this variety is that it self-infested and does not need planting next-door pollinator varieties.
In addition, one the tree can produce very high yields. Ripe yellow berries are very attractive, tolerate drought and prolonged rainy weather without any problems. Despite the fact that the sweet cherry "Homestead Yellow" refers to early varieties, there are no lesions on its flowers by spring frosts.
In addition, the variety has a high resistance to winter frosts. Very rarely affected by fungal diseases of cherries and such a pest, like a cherry fly. Thus, the variety is very beneficial for planting on the plot.
Cons varieties "Homestead"
A large and fast-growing sweet cherry tree of this variety delivers a lot of trouble to the gardener, as it requires constant monitoring of the growth of shoots and regular pruning. Lush crown takes a lot of space, so planting a lot of such trees on one site is not possible.
Also, the tree starts late to bear fruit, although over time and make up for missed abundant crops.
Yellow cherry: requirements for proper planting and choosing a suitable place
Sweet cherry is a rather fastidious tree in the sense that it needs a very carefully select a landing site. Otherwise, you risk instead of a large and fruit-bearing one, to get a small, fruit-bearing rare and small berries of the tree.
Planting cherries - spring or autumn?
Saplings of garden trees are usually planted both in spring and autumn. However, if we are talking about sweet cherries, it is best to stay in the spring. The reason lies in the fact that during the autumn planting a young and not strong seedling is likely to freeze. In any case, his young shoots will suffer.
Even if you have already purchased a sapling of a sweet cherry, it is better to dig it in a small groove, leaving only the branches on the surface. Also, in the winter, cover it tightly with snow (if there is no snow, and the temperature drops rapidly - cover with straw, peat or even an old veil). Thus, a sapling without harm will overwinter and you will be able to plant it successfully in the spring.
Spring planting should begin with the thawing of snow, when the soil is already suitable for processing. This time is particularly effective for the effective growth of sweet cherries. With a later planting the tree will not be able to develop well, because immediately after planting the temperature will begin to rise sharply.
In no case should not replant those trees on which the leaves have already blossomed.
Choosing a place and soil for sweet cherries
It is very important to know that sweet cherry does not like cold and intense winds. Therefore, for its landing you need to select an area that will not be blown by the winds. At the same time, the landing site should be located to the south of the buildings and not obscured by other trees, since the cherry is demanding for sunlight.
In matters of suitable soil, cherry also has its preferences. First of all, it should be noted that this tree is contraindicated for very high and stagnant humidity, as well as excessive dryness of the soil. Therefore, clay and cave soils are not suitable for it. The best option is loamy areas.
Also, the soil must be very carefully looked after - dig and water. But it is worth considering that groundwater should be at a depth of at least 1.5 meters. Otherwise, the roots will constantly be washed away and may rot. If there is no suitable place, build a drainage system on the site that will constantly maintain the desired water level.
Planting sweet cherry "Priusadebnaya Yellow"
For planting, you can choose both annuals and biennial seedlings, the focus should be on its root system - it should be well developed and have many branches.
Pay attention to whether the seedling is grafted (the grafting site will be clearly visible), or grown from a stone. Choose the first option, because of the second most likely varietal sweet cherry will not grow.
The distance between the seedlings in the garden should be at least 3-3.5 meters. Between the rows - 5. Pit digging around to a depth of 60-70 centimeters. The upper excavated soil layer is mixed with organic and mineral fertilizers (humus, superphosphate and saltpeter) and slides into the pit. It should be poured another layer of non-fertilized soil and you can plant a tree.
After filling the soil, the soil is well compacted and watered. It is important that the root neck of the sweet cherry remains above the surface for about 5 centimeters.
Care for yellow cherries
How to water and fertilize?
Cherries are very demanding on large quantities of water, therefore watering should be regular throughout the growing season. Acceptable frequency - once a month. At the same time, during the dry months, the frequency is increased to once a week.
In young age seedling is fertilized only in May and July, but with age, to maintain the strength of the tree, additional feeding is carried out at the end of summer. Organic manure is used as a fertilizer - slurry. In the spring it is very good to feed the cherries with carbamide, and autumn - to bring ash into the soil.
Protecting cherry trees from frost, pests and diseases
This is a very time-consuming process, which, however, has a positive effect on tree growth and yield. In order to protect the cherries from freezing in winter, its trunk is well wrapped with fallen snow (but it is important that the near-wellbore soil is well dug up).
To protect the tree from rodents, its table is tied with spruce branches, or wrapped with roofing felt. When planting a seedling in a hole, a stake is dug in, which in winter will support the cherry tree, preventing it from bending.
The tree is protected from other pests and diseases by special spring spraying. Solutions are selected individually, especially for the type of possible diseases and varieties of sweet cherries.
Cherry branch pruning
It is very important to prune the shoots of a young tree so that larger berries form on them. In addition, pruning helps to properly form the crown, because it removes competing branches and those that grow into the inner part of the crown.
In mature cherry trees it is important delete all dry and damaged branchesand, if necessary, even branches. This will contribute to fruiting even in the respectable age of the tree.
