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In gardens on personal plots you can see many varieties of trees, which are carefully and lovingly cared for by gardeners. And invariably in each of them there will be a cherry, delighting with its abundant blossoms in the spring, and bringing joy with its sweet and sour delicious berries in the summer. Vladimirskaya cherry is the most common and unpretentious variety, in great demand among gardeners.
Photo of the Vladimir cherry tree.
History of selection
Greece is considered the birthplace of cherries. It was brought to the Vladimirov province by monks making pilgrimages. This event took place in the 12th century.
The name of the variety Vladimirskaya comes from the city of Vladimir, around which the son of Yuri Dolgoruky ordered cherry orchards to be planted. The Vladimirskaya cherry variety was released in 1947, and since then has won a strong place in the gardens and hearts of ordinary gardeners.
Description of culture
Grafted Vladimir cherry has the appearance of standard trees with a round crown up to 5 m high, while grown from shoots it forms spreading bushes with a height of 3 m.
The lifespan of the Vladimir cherry is on average about 17 years. The trunk and branches are covered with dark gray bark with longitudinal cracks; over time, it peels and flakes off. On young branches the bark has a yellowish or brick color, they are slightly lowered down, and it is on them that the fruits are located.
The leaves of the Vladimirskaya variety are dark green, matte, about 80 cm long, have an elongated shape, and seem to be folded along a vein running through the center of the leaf. The tip is pointed, there are small notches along the edges of the leaf plate. The leaves are connected to the shoots by a strong stalk, which has a slight reddish tint.
Cherry flowers of this variety are collected in 5-7 pieces. into loose inflorescences. The flower, about 3 cm in diameter, consists of five white petals, slightly forked at the tips. The pistils and stamens are somewhere on the same level.
The Vladimirskaya variety has small, round berries, slightly compressed at the almost imperceptible side seam, and with a slight depression at the petiole. The diameter of the berry is up to 2 cm, and the weight of the fruit is about 3 g. The skin is dark red in color, with barely visible gray spots.
The pulp of the berries of the Vladimirskaya variety is juicy, fibrous structure, dark burgundy in color. In the center of the fruit there is a small brown seed, which is quite easily separated from the fruit. The length of the petiole connecting the berry to the branch does not exceed 5 cm.
Characteristics
Vladimirskaya cherry is a mid-season variety. The taste and quality of the berries depends on the region and growing conditions.
Drought resistance, winter hardiness, in which region can it be grown?
In arid areas, the Vladimirskaya variety cannot be grown because of its love for moisture. The frost resistance of this variety is good, but severe frosts damage the generative buds. This prevents the spread of the Vladimirskaya variety in areas north of the middle zone.
But the tree feels great in the conditions of the central regions of Russia, located in the middle zone. In the Moscow region, for example, the Vladimirskaya variety is very common. After all, planting and caring for Vladimir cherry in the Moscow region does not require additional effort, since this area also belongs to the central regions.
Pollinators, flowering and ripening period
The Vladimirskaya cherry variety is self-sterile; it needs 2-3 varieties of pollinators. Therefore, he needs a neighborhood of cherries of a certain variety:
- Rastunya;
- Amorelle pink;
- Turgenevka;
- Zhukovskaya;
- Vasilievskaya;
- Lyubskaya;
- Morel black.
Flowering of the Vladimirskaya variety begins in early May. It takes about 60 days from the appearance of the first flowers to the ripening of the berries.
Productivity, fruiting
The grafted Vladimirskaya cherry begins to bear fruit no earlier than 2 years after planting; for ungrafted trees of this variety, the period increases to 4-5 years. In the central part of the country, more than 20 kg of cherries are collected from one tree of the Vladimirskaya variety.
Area of application of berries
The berries of the Vladimirskaya variety are readily used in cooking. Many wonderful dishes are prepared from them:
- Pies;
- Vareniki;
- Strudels;
- Jam;
- Compotes;
- Sauces;
- Syrups;
- Punches, liqueurs, cognacs.
The cherry fruits of this variety are widely used in official and folk medicine.They have antiseptic, sugar-lowering, expectorant and laxative properties.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the Vladimirskaya cherry variety have been tested over the years. But, of course, there are also small disadvantages.
Advantages | Flaws |
High yield | Self-sterility |
Unpretentiousness | Low frost resistance of generative buds |
Winter hardiness | Tendency to fungal diseases |
Excellent taste of berries |
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Wide range of uses |
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Good transportability of fruits |
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Landing Features
To achieve a good berry harvest, you need to take into account all the nuances of planting Vladimirskaya cherries. After all, in such an important matter there are no trifles.
Deadlines
In the central regions of Russia, Vladimirskaya cherries are planted in April, when the earth has already warmed up, but the buds have not yet blossomed.
In the south, planting of the Vladimirskaya variety occurs in September, since intense heat in summer has a bad effect on seedlings.
Selecting a location
When planting Vladimir cherries, it is advisable to choose places protected from the wind and well lit. The best option would be the southern or western part of a low hill. The most suitable soil for planting cherries of this variety is black soil or loam. In flat areas, cherries are also planted, but this slows down its development a little.
What crops can and cannot be planted next to the Vladimir cherry
Vladimirskaya cherry does not tolerate the proximity of such trees and bushes:
- Pear;
- Apple tree;
- Black currant;
- Red rowan;
- Raspberries;
- Sea buckthorn;
- Gooseberry.
The best neighbors for her are:
- Cherries (without which pollination is impossible);
- Plums;
- Cherry plum;
- Elder;
- Grape;
- Rowan.
The correct choice of plant neighbors in the garden is very important for increasing the yield.
Selection and preparation of planting material
You can grow planting material yourself, or you can purchase it at a nursery. The main thing is that the seedling has no signs of disease, there are no cracks in the bark, and the roots are branched, at least 30 cm long and without damage. Preference is given to annual plants.
Landing algorithm
The technology for planting cherries of this variety is simple:
- Dig a hole 0.6-0.9 m deep.
- A 1.5 m long peg is driven in.
- A mound approximately 25 cm high is made in the center.
- A seedling is placed on the tubercle and the roots are straightened.
- Sprinkle with fertile soil, compacting carefully.
- The root collar is placed 4-6 cm above the soil.
- A small elevation of earth is made around the hole in the form of a roller.
- For watering in several approaches, use 2-4 buckets of water.
- The seedling is loosely tied to a peg.
- The earth is mulched with sawdust, humus or peat.
Subsequent care of the crop
Subsequent care for cherries of this variety is simple and consists of simple steps:
- Pruning;
- Watering;
- Feeding;
- Disease prevention;
- Pest control;
- Preparing cherries for winter.
It is better to do pruning and crown formation in the spring. But Vladimir cherry does not need too frequent watering. 5-9 buckets of water are used per season, the amount depends on the age of the tree.
For autumn feeding, organic substances (manure, compost, sawdust) are used. In spring, you can use ash and phosphorus fertilizers.
In winter, it is better to wrap the trunk and lower branches of the tree with dense material to protect it from frost and possible attacks by rodents.
Diseases and pests, measures to combat them
Vladimirskaya cherry, unfortunately, is prone to fungal diseases. But timely intervention will not allow this factor to affect the harvest.
Disease | Symptoms | Control measures |
Moniliosis | Burn spots appear on leaves and branches. The affected parts are covered with gray growths. The growth of growths, leading to the death of foliage, branches, and berries. | Treating the plant and soil with Bordeaux mixture, or iron or copper sulfate. Parts of the plant with signs of damage are destroyed by fire. |
Coccomycosis | The appearance of red dots on the leaves that turn into spots. The leaves turn yellow and crumble, the berries dry out.
| Preventive spraying with fungicides or Bordeaux mixture. Timely pruning. Cleaning up fallen leaves. |
Pests that plague the Vladimirskaya cherry variety are no less susceptible to diseases:
Pests | Signs | Control measures |
Cherry shoot moth | Drying of leaves and buds | During the appearance of buds, treatment with Iskra. After flowering, treatment with Kinmiks. |
Cherry aphid | Curled and dried leaves | Preventive measures in the form of loosening and weeding. Treating cherries with insecticides. |
Mice | Damage to the bark at the base of the trunk | Creating a barrier from plants that rodents do not like (garlic, imperial hazel grouse, black root). Mouse traps. Tying the trunks at the base with protective material. |
Conclusion
Vladimir cherry is in demand in both amateur and industrial gardening. It is quite suitable for beginner gardeners as a first experience.And he will thank you for your warmth and care with a bountiful harvest of delicious berries.
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