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Cherry plum traveler: cherry plum variety
Cherry plum does not require high quality soil and careful maintenance. The plant takes root well in any conditions. It is not difficult to grow it.
Cherry plum variety “Traveler”
The tree is prized for its compact size. Its height does not exceed 3 m. The crown is rare and not spreading. The foliage is green with a yellow tint. The leaf plate is small in size, pointed at the edges. During the flowering period, each bud forms from 2 to 4 large snow-white flowers. The first harvest ripens in mid-June. Cherry plum “Traveler” bears large and heavy fruits. Their mass is 30-40 g.
Cherry plum “Traveler” is an early maturing variety
Cherry plum berries have a dark red hue. They are covered with a smooth and firm skin. The juicy pulp has a rich sweet taste with a sour aftertaste. It is colored bright orange. Its structure is dense and fibrous. The fruits have a delicate honey aroma. Inside there is a small bone, which is difficult to separate from the pulp. Berries contain a large amount of sugar, as well as vitamins and minerals.
Due to the dense skin, cherry plum berries can be transported over a long distance and preserved. They can be kept fresh for several weeks.
The plant is prized for its high yield. Each tree bears 30-40 kg of berries. For this, a long daylight hours are enough for him. In the absence of the sun, the berries become small and sour, and their number decreases.
Growing a variety of cherry plum “Traveler”
Cherry plum seedlings are planted both in spring and autumn. You can get a seedling by cuttings or using root shoots. For planting in a permanent place, specimens that have reached the age of one year are suitable. It is important to choose a plant with a developed root system. The hybrid variety “Traveler” is self-fertile. For the formation of the ovary, it is necessary to plant pollinators:
- Russian plum;
- Chinese plum;
- Early plum plum;
- Wild cherry plum.
In caring for a tree, it is important to provide it with regular, moderate watering and feeding.
It is not susceptible to moniliosis, unlike many varieties of cherry plum. Only early spring frosts are dangerous for the plant. Early blooming flowers can die from the cold
For active growth, the plant requires pruning, which is done as needed throughout the year. The variety is resistant to frost and most pests.
To grow cherry plum, it is enough to provide good lighting and humidity. The southern tree does not tolerate drought well. It is resistant to diseases and frost, as well as undemanding to care for.