Plum Imperial

Plum Imperial
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: French breeders
  • Crown: compact, small-sized
  • Tree height, m: 2
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit weight, g: 55
  • Fruit shape: rounded
  • Fruit color: pink-purple
  • Pulp (consistency): very tender, juicy
  • Pulp color : golden yellow
  • Self-fertility: self-infertile
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When the personal plot is small, and you want to plant a lot of fruit crops, it is worth taking a closer look at the columnar varieties that give abundant yields, are not capricious in care, and take up very little space. These include the French-bred Imperial plum variety.

Description of the variety

Plum Imperial is a compact columnar tree, characterized by a narrow pyramidal crown with a weak thickening of dark green foliage, the diameter of which is no more than 100 cm. In addition to the strong trunk, the tree contains annual branches and ringlets. In a favorable environment, the plum grows up to 150-200 cm.

The flowering culture begins in the first week of May. At this time, the tree is abundantly covered with large snow-white five-petal flowers, and the inflorescences are all female. Flowering can be observed in the first year, but it is recommended to remove the flowers, directing all the strength to the growth and development of the tree.

Fruit characteristics

The French plum is a large-fruited variety, endowed with a regular rounded shape and an attractive color - pink-purple with a smooth surface, on which a whitish waxy bloom is noticeable. Fruit weight is 55 grams. The peel of the fruit is thin, not hard. The plum sticks on a shortened stalk, separating from it without pulp.

The fruits have a wide range of uses - plums are eaten fresh, canned, processed into jams, preserves and marmalades, compotes are boiled, and liqueurs are made. The harvested crop is easily transported, and also stored for a rather long time - up to 7-10 days. If you remove the fruits at the stage of technical ripeness, then they can be stored for 12-14 days.

Taste qualities

The fruit tastes excellent. The golden yellow flesh has a fleshy, tender and juicy texture. Plums have a sweet taste with honey notes, harmoniously combined with a piquant sourness. Fruit juice is clear and thick. A small bone is easily separated from the pulp.

Ripening and fruiting

This variety is characterized by early fruiting - the first crop can be harvested the next year after planting a one-year-old seedling. The fruits are ripening gradually. The phase of active ripening of plums occurs in the second half of August. The life cycle of a fruit crop is 15-20 years.

After planting a plum sapling on the site, of course, the question of the beginning of the fruiting of the tree always arises. Most varieties of plums begin to bear fruit 4 years after the seedling is planted. However, there are those that differ in an earlier or later period of fruiting. The difference in the beginning of fruiting is determined by the color of the plum. So, purple varieties always begin to bear fruit earlier - by 2-4 years, but yellow varieties differ in later fruiting.

Yield

Imperial is famous for its high yields. With intensive agricultural technology and favorable weather conditions, 10-12 kg of ripe fruits can be harvested from 1 tree. From the age of two, yields increase. The maximum productivity is observed at 7-9 years of growth. It is characteristic that ripe fruits are firmly adhered to the stalk without crumbling.

Growing regions

The tree grows well and bears fruit in central Russia, but the most productive culture is in the Kuban. In addition, the variety is very popular among gardeners and farmers of the Ciscaucasia.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

Plum belongs to the category of self-fertile species, therefore it needs cross-pollination. Donor trees must bloom at the same time as the Imperial plum. The following plum species are considered the best pollinators: Renklod Altana, Stanley, Bluefri.

Growing and care

Planting a plum seedling is carried out in early spring - before the buds awaken, while the soil should thaw and slightly warm up. Only in the southern part of the Russian Federation are plums planted in the fall - a month before the onset of frost. Only annual seedlings with a developed root system and living buds are suitable for planting. In the tree garden, the southern part should be allocated, where there is enough sun and light, but there is protection from drafts and strong winds. Apples and black currants are good neighbors for the plum tree.

The agricultural technology of the Imperial columnar plum consists of regular watering - weekly, fertilizing, plowing the soil, removing dry branches, preventing diseases and preparing for winter. For the winter, the tree is mulched using dry foliage or sawdust, and wrapped using agrofibre or burlap. The tree reacts very well to the introduction of mineral fertilizers. Top dressing begins in the third year after planting.

For normal development and timely release to fruiting, the plum must be planted at a favorable time, provided with food and water. It is necessary to choose the right seedling, determine the location, prepare the planting pit in advance.
If you wish to get a full harvest in the future, and to renew the tree, the plum is grafted onto crops that are classified as pink. In this case, the plum cuttings are implanted on the mother plant, which will be responsible for further vegetation and nutrition of the scion.
Pruning plums is not easy and very important. If it is not carried out, the number of branches on the tree will be excessive, the crown will become too thick, the fruits will begin to shrink. You can trim plums in spring, summer and fall.
Plum feeding is one of the important stages of fruit crop care. In order to properly and fully feed the plum tree, various types of fertilizers are used. Both mineral and organic options are used. Many of the folk remedies are found to be useful and effective.

Disease and pest resistance

Variety Imperial has a good immune system. It is extremely rare that a tree is exposed to diseases such as cercosporosis, rust and spotting. The pests attacking the tree are the moth, sawfly and aphids. Rodents love to feast on plum bark, protection from which will be provided by spruce or pine branches. In addition, the installation of a special fine-grained mesh is very effective.

Despite the fact that plum is considered more hardy than many fruit trees, it is not immune from diseases. It is attacked by viral, fungal and bacterial infections, and parasitic insects harm it. It is necessary to notice and recognize the signs of plum disease in time. They are easier to deal with and defeat early on. Well, in order to protect the garden tree from such a misfortune in the future, preventive procedures can be carried out.

Resistance to soil and climatic conditions

Imperial is considered a frost-resistant crop.It is worth noting that fruit buds and wood are also resistant to freezing. Sensitivity to strong drops in temperature is present only in young trees, up to 2-3 years old. The drought resistance of the tree is weak, so the culture needs regular watering.

A site for a tree should be chosen flat, free of weeds, it is possible on a small hill, with deep groundwater. The soil should be fertile, moist, breathable, neutral or low acidity. The most comfortable plum tree in black soil and loam.

Reproduction of plums will help save on planting material: you do not have to pay money for a seedling. In addition, this activity is simple and exciting. Plum can be propagated by cuttings, root shoots and layering.

Review overview

The fruit tree-column Imperial is gaining popularity lately. This is due to its compactness, ease of care, quick adaptation to growing conditions and good yield. It is also worth emphasizing the incredible taste of the fruits, their attractive presentation, the ability to withstand transportation. Most housewives are captivated by the versatility of plums, the ability to store in the refrigerator for a long time. Among the shortcomings of culture, only the high cost of seedlings is noted.

Main characteristics
Authors
French breeders
Appointment
for fresh consumption, for various types of processing
Columnar
Yes
Yield
high
Marketability
good
Wood
Tree height, m
2
Crown
compact, small-sized
Leaves
medium-sized dark green and shiny, oval, boat-like
Durability of wood
more than 15 years
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
55
Fruit shape
rounded
Fruit color
pink-purple
Pulp (consistency)
very tender, juicy
Pulp color
golden yellow
Taste
with honey flavor
Tasting assessment
4.6 points
Growing
Self-fertility
self-infertile
Pollinator varieties
Stanley, Bluefrey
Winter hardiness
hardy
Pruning
remove damaged and broken parts
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Maturation
Early maturity
begins bearing fruit the next year after planting annual seedlings
Ripening terms
mid-late
Flowering time
first decade of May
Fruiting period
mid august
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