Chinese plum: description of varieties and characteristics, features of choice for regions

Chinese plum varieties relatively recently began to spread among domestic summer residents. The advantage of these species is the small size of the tree, but the yield of the tree is always on top. Chinese plum takes root in almost all regions, especially with mild winters.

Popular varieties and characteristics

Chinese plum differs from other varieties of plums in the size of the tree and the shade of the fruit. Fruit in Chinese hybrids from light purple to wine hue. Descriptions of popular varieties of Chinese plum have a number of similarities, but at the same time, each hybrid has its own unique characteristics.

Alyonushka

The height of the tree is from 2 to 2.5 m. The crown is medium thickened. The mass of ripe fruits of the tree is 30-40 g. The skin is of a rich wine color with a slight wax coating. Fruits are distinguished by the correct spherical shape. According to the tasting scale, Alyonushka plums have a mark of 4.8 points out of 5.

Superior

The main advantage is high resistance even to severe frosts. The downside is the low protection of the plant to diseases. At the same time, fruits are not affected by scab. A large-fruited variety, after harvesting, the fruits are stored for a long time. The mass of fruits is approximately 50-55 g. Mature fruits are sweet, a slight sour taste is felt. In cooking, the use of fruits is wide.

Precocious

Disadvantage Early-fertile is considered low transportability. During long transportation, the fruits are wrinkled. The yield is average, from a tree they get 8-10 kg of yield. But there are also advantages to the Skoroplodnaya.

For example, resistance to sub-zero temperatures, as well as earlier fruiting. The first ripe fruits on the plant appear already in the middle of summer.

Golden Ball

For Chinese varieties, the Golden Ball has an atypical fruit color. Intense yellow plums. The flesh is light orange. Relatively tall tree, grows up to 3 m in height. Fruits are round, small, up to 35 g. Excellent resistance to long-distance transportation of crops.

Manchurian beauty

The plant belongs to the dwarf type. It grows up to 1.5 m in height. Small-fruited, the fruit weight is 15-20 g. The skin is yellow in color with a rich purple blush. Ripe flesh of a greenish tint with a rich plum aroma. The advantages of the Manchurian beauty are the yield and the presence of immune protection against moniliosis.

Orlovsky souvenir

The average height of the Orlovsky souvenir is 3 m. A characteristic feature of the variety is a spreading crown. Fruit weighing an average of 35-40 g. There are also larger ones. The seed is easily separated from the pulp. Winter-hardy and fruitful tree, bears fruit early. Lack of variety - the pulp is dry.

Sissy

The height of the trunk is from 2 m. The crown is oval. Fruits at the stage of technical maturity about 35 g. The skin is red, the flesh is orange. One of the most delicious varieties of Chinese plum. The fruits begin to crumble as they ripen, so you should immediately harvest. Winter-hardy and productive variety.

Red balloon

This variety in a number of characteristics resembles the Yellow Ball variety. Only the shade of the fruit is different. The Red Ball has a rich crimson skin. The flesh is green-yellow.Early-fruiting, the tree enters fruiting in the 2-3rd year after planting. Pollinator varieties will have to be planted next to the plant. The red ball is a self-fertile variety.

Orlovskaya dream

The parent variety is the Chinese plum Alyonushka. The crown is pyramidal, medium density. Medium-sized fruits, weight 40-55 g. The stone is difficult to separate from the pulp. A significant disadvantage of the Oryol dream is the fact that if the yield is high, the fruits grow small.

Lychee

Lychee belongs to Chinese plums, but it can only be grown in the south. Lychee is a small fruit covered with a thick skin. The flesh of the fruit is white and has a large stone. The flesh is watery and sweet in taste.

Suitable varieties for planting in different climatic zones of Russia

The best varieties of Chinese plum can not always be grown in all regions. The exception most often becomes the north.

In Siberia

Best varieties for Siberia:

• Zavet is a yellow-fruited hybrid with small plums. The height of the trees can reach 4 m. The variety belongs to the late ones. Flowering begins at the end of May. Frost resistance is high.
• Altai jubilee - medium-sized trees. Plums in shape resemble an oval, elongated to the bottom. The side seam is clearly visible on the skin. The color of the fruit is yellow-orange.
• Amur early - characterized by a neat crown, the tree is small in height. Fruits are medium-sized, weighing up to 30 g. In rare cases, plums grow larger. Suitable for planting in regions with severe winters. In cooking, the use is universal, the pulp is sweet, sugary.

When growing in Siberia, you should think about sheltering the plant for the winter.

In the suburbs

Chinese plum varieties for the regions of the Moscow region:

• Baikal - a characteristic feature of this variety is the rapid growth of the plant and the spreading crown type. Fruits are large-fruited, about the same size. Weight ranges from 35 to 45 g. Cherry skin.
• Virovskaya early - medium-sized type of tree, the trunk does not exceed 3 m in height. Fruits are large, slightly elongated. There is a thick wax coating on the skin. On average, the weight is 37 g. It is distinguished by the presence of immune protection against certain types of diseases of fruit crops.

The advantage of growing Chinese plum in the Moscow region is that there is no need to shelter the plant for the winter.

For southern regions

In the southern regions, all varieties of Chinese plum are suitable for cultivation. Winters are warm here, and the fruiting period of crops comes early.

Varieties for southern cities:

• Katunskaya - a short type of tree with a rounded crown. Early ripening, the first ripe fruits are removed from the plant in early August. The disadvantage of Katunskaya is the short shelf life of the harvested crop. If plums lie for several days, they become covered with black dots and rot.
• Krasnoselskaya - a medium-sized plant. The crown is leafy. The fruits are medium-sized, weighing up to 25 g. In rare cases, plums reach a weight of 30 g. The stone is large, the pulp is juicy. A characteristic feature of Krasnoselskaya is the high sugar content in fruits.

The southern regions are the most suitable climate for plum.

For central Russia

Plum Varieties for the Middle Band:

• Kuyashskaya - low sprawling plant. Crown of medium foliage. The fruits are medium in size, oval in shape. The side seam is clearly visible on the skin. Cherry skin, orange flesh. High tasting fruit rating.
• Nadezhda Primorye - non-leafy and compact plant up to 2 m high. Skin with a thick wax coating, wine-colored. The pulp is sugary. The fruit tastes a bit dry. Grown mainly for winter preservation and baking.

The middle lane is also considered a favorable region for growing Chinese plums. Before the onset of cold weather, you should think about sheltering a plum tree for the winter.

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