Cherry plum varieties: choosing the best

The success of growing cherry plum depends on the right variety. When choosing, it is necessary to take into account such qualities of the cherry plum variety as its winter hardiness, disease resistance, self-fertility, yield, and fruit ripening period.

The best known varieties of cherry plum today are:

Traveler - characterized by early fruit ripening and excellent resistance to frost. The pulp of the fruit is very juicy and orange. Fruit weight is about 27 g.

Cleopatra is a late-ripening cherry plum, has good winter hardiness, the fruits are large (weighing up to 37 g). The skin of the fruit is dark purple-red, the flesh is dense with a rich taste.

Scythian gold - fruits weighing about 35 g ripen very early, the skin is bright yellow, the flesh is sweet, juicy and fragrant. A very productive variety with high resistance to frost.

Sigma - average fruit ripening period, winter hardiness coupled with good yield. The 35-gram fruits are yellow in color and have sweet and sour flesh.

Late Comet is a variety characterized by high winter hardiness and productivity. The aromatic pulp of a rich red color is enclosed in a dark red fruit weighing about 30 g.

Columnar - so named because of the narrow shape of the crown, the tree is very compact. The fruit ripening period is average, the yield is high. It is distinguished by large dark red fruits weighing up to 40 g.

Ariadna is a very early and winter-hardy variety. The fruits are large (30 g), bright red in color with fibrous, juicy pulp.

By making the right choice of cherry plum variety in accordance with the growing conditions, climatic zone and your wishes regarding the ripening period, you will receive high yields and excellent quality fruits in your gardens.