Cherry plum General

Cherry plum General
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: L.I. Taranenko, V.V. Pavlyuk, V.V. Yarushnikov
  • Growth type: vigorous
  • Ripening period: late
  • Self-fertility: self-infertile
  • Fruit size: large
  • Yield: high
  • Appointment: universal
  • Transportability: high
  • Marketability: high
  • Fruit weight, g: 45-50
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Such a loud name obliges a lot. And cherry plum General, indeed, can demonstrate good results. But to obtain them, you will have to properly study the plant itself and its main features.

Breeding history

Initially, it is worth mentioning that the General does not appear in the Russian state register of cherry plum. It is known that it was developed by a group of Ukrainian breeders Taranenko, Pavlyuk and Yarushnikov at the Donetsk Experimental Gardening Station.

Description of the variety

A universal fruit tree grows up to 4-5 m tall. The crown initially resembles a wide pyramid. With age, it will become more and more rounded. Elongated leaves visually resemble a lancet. Flowers of delicate pink color are not grouped into inflorescences, but mostly exist singly.

Fruit characteristics

The cherry plum General, they are very large, which corresponds to the name of the variety. The mass of a single drupe can be 45-50 g. Initially, dark red fruits, when they reach ripeness, acquire a burgundy color. At the same time, the pulp retains a dark red color. You can separate the bone from it, but you have to try.

Taste qualities

With them, the situation is like this:

  • the density of the pulp is characteristic;

  • drupes are rather fleshy;

  • the taste is generally sweet-sour (with a noticeable shift towards sour notes);

  • the aroma is present, but it is impossible to say something definite about it.

Ripening and fruiting

Such cherry plum will bear its first fruits 4 or 5 years after planting. Flowering occurs around May 15th. The crop ripens relatively late. It will be possible to start collecting it in mid-August. Of course, weather conditions can be very influential.

Yield

The General's productivity is enviable. It can reach 20 kg per tree. At the same time, the harvested fruits are invariably distinguished by high commercial characteristics and are easily transported. The conclusion is obvious - such a culture is suitable for both private cultivation and for a small commercial garden.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

The good qualities of the General do not allow ignoring the self-infertility of this variety. For fertilization, you need to use varieties with similar developmental periods.

Growing and care

It is possible to plant such cherry plum only in sunny places with neutral soil, with the location of groundwater not higher than 1 m. The planted plants are watered every 14 days, using 30 liters of water. Young trees are watered no more than 5 times per season, after they get stronger. Adult specimens are watered no more than 3 times at all. Of course, when the heat hits, it is recommended to activate watering.

In the event of a drought, it is brought to 20 liters per week. In the last decade of October, water recharge irrigation is carried out. It is necessary to cut off the culture just before the planting itself. In the future, this procedure is carried out annually. Add to the landing pit 14 days before disembarkation:

  • humus;

  • fertile land;

  • nitrophosphate.

Generative buds of annual shoots should not be cut off. They usually survive the winter and are removed only when there are obvious signs of damage. The crown is cut, achieving visual accuracy.The soil is loosened and weeds get rid of; these two manipulations are especially important at an early stage, until the tree gets stronger. Organic fertilizers are applied every 2 or 3 years.

In order for the cherry plum to take root on the site and give abundant harvests, you need to plant the tree correctly, taking into account all its preferences. Planting, especially in the Middle Lane, is better in spring. It is very important to plant before the first leaves appear. Seedlings with a closed root system can also be planted in summer. In southern regions and areas with warm climates, it can be planted in autumn.
Pruning is needed for cherry plum so that the plant always remains strong and healthy and gives a good harvest. Depending on the purpose of the procedure and the age of the tree, there are several types of pruning: formative, sanitary, thinning and rejuvenating

Disease and pest resistance

Resistance to fungal infections is quite high. But we must remember that any immunity can be overcome. In addition, both bacteria and viruses are dangerous.

Like any fruit tree, cherry plum can suffer from diseases and harmful insects. To provide ally with competent care and timely assistance, you need to know about the main preventive measures and methods of treating lesions.

Requirements for soil and climatic conditions

General's winter resistance is above average. However, one should not rely too much on this ability of the variety. Optimal growing conditions are created in loamy areas.

Reproduction of cherry plum can be attributed to those types of summer cottage work, the result of which invariably justifies the time and effort spent. You can propagate this tree on your site by cuttings, root shoots, or try to grow from a bone.
Main characteristics
Authors
L.I. Taranenko, V.V. Pavlyuk, V.V. Yarushnikov
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
up to 20 kg / wood
Transportability
high
Marketability
high
Wood
Growth type
vigorous
Tree height, m
up to 4-5
Crown
wide pyramidal, almost rounded with age
Leaves
oblong, lanceolate
Flowers
single, pale pink, 35-40 mm in diameter
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
45-50
Fruit shape
rounded oval
Fruit color
dark red, at full maturity - burgundy
Pulp color
Dark red
Pulp (consistency)
densely fleshy
Taste
sweet and sour with some excess of acid
Scent
there is
Separability of the bone from the pulp
bad
Growing
Self-fertility
self-infertile
Winter hardiness
above average
Crumbling
No
Soil requirement
loam
Relation to moisture
watering - once every 2 weeks with three buckets of water, young trees are watered up to 5 times per season, adults - 3 times. In dry summer, watering is carried out weekly - 2 buckets of water. End of October - time of soil spill before wintering
Attitude to light
sunny place
Pruning
pruning is carried out before planting and each subsequent year
Resistance to fungal diseases
steady
Maturation
Early maturity
for 4-5 years
Flowering time
in the middle of May
Ripening period
late
Fruiting period
in the middle of August
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