Felt Cherry Alice: variety description, advantages and disadvantages, cultivation and care

Felt cherry variety Alice is in demand among gardeners in many regions. There are practically no shortcomings in this variety. And those that are, are dashingly covered with the numerous virtues of Alice cherries.

History of selection

Alice felt cherry hybrid was bred in 1979 by domestic breeders. The new hybrid was obtained by crossing the Leto, Ogonyok, Damasca and Peschanovolochnaya cherries.

Variety description

Studying the cultivar description of any fruit tree is an important point to consider before buying a felt cherry cultivar. Cherry felt Alice refers to small shrubs, the height of which does not exceed 1.5 m.

The crown is very dense, oval in shape and slow growing.

The branches are covered with small tubercles. The leaves are small, elongated oval. The tip of the leaves is pointed, the edges of the leaf are serrated. The inflorescence is up to 2 mm in diameter. The shade of the petals is light pink, the inflorescences have a pleasant aroma.

Characteristics of the variety

The characteristics of wood include frost resistance and resistance to arid climates. Another important characteristic is the yield and resistance to pests, as well as the flowering period.

Drought resistance, winter hardiness

Hybrid refers to drought-resistant varieties that tolerate hot summers. In addition, Alice endures winter frosts.

Pollination, flowering period and ripening period

The flowering of the tree begins in mid-May. The variety belongs to mid-season, since cherries ripen in the second decade of July. Alice is considered a self-fertile felt cherry hybrid, so other varieties will need to be planted in the garden to be pollinated.

Yield and fruiting

Fruiting of the plant begins in the 3-4th year after planting the seedling in a permanent place. The yield is high, up to 9 kg of fruits are harvested from a tree per season. The plant bears fruit annually.

Resistant to diseases and pests

Differs in immunity to coccomycosis and clasterosporiasis. Alice is not immune to other diseases of fruit trees. Especially often the tree suffers from moniliosis.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Hybrid benefits:

Yield.
Fruit taste.
Resistant to frost and drought.
Immune to coccomycosis.

The disadvantages include weak immunity to moniliosis and self-fertility.

Fit features

When planting a seedling, pay attention to the soil, the place where the cherry will grow, and the technology of planting the seedling.

Date of planting

Cherries are planted in spring and autumn. Spring planting allows seedlings to gain strength for winter. Spring seedlings for next year are already actively growing. Autumn planting allows seedlings to take root over the winter. In spring, cherries are planted in mid-April. And in autumn - in early October.

Choosing a seat

Give preference to open areas where the sun's rays fall almost all day. The Alice variety is planted on elevated hills. Planting cherries in the lowland is not recommended.

What can and cannot be planted next to cherries

It is recommended to plant other varieties of felt cherries and sweet cherries next to the Alice hybrid. Greens, garlic, onions and flower plants are also planted. It is not recommended to plant gooseberries, nightshades, walnuts and conifers nearby.

Selection and preparation of planting material

He althy seedlings without damaged roots and branches are suitable for planting. Before planting, the seedlings are left for several hours in the Kornevin preparation. Immediately before planting, the roots are dipped in a clay solution.

Boarding process

Boarding process:

Dig a hole, fill it with manure and wood ash, you can add nitrogen.
Leave her for a few weeks.
Drive a stake into the center.
Put the seedling in the hole and cover it with soil.
Tie to stake.

At the end of planting, water the seedling abundantly with warm water.

Care

Care includes fertilizing, watering and disease control.

Disease and pest control

Bordeaux liquid, fungicides and biological products are used to control diseases and pests. Among folk recipes, wood processing with soapy water is distinguished.

Water, top dressing

Water the tree:

First watering - before bud break.
Second watering during flowering.
Third watering after harvest.
The last time the tree is watered before frost.

Top dressing is applied at the same time as watering. Nitrogen is used in the first half of the season. In the second half - phosphorus and potassium. In addition, they bring in ash, manure, compost.

Reproduction

The easiest way to propagate is seedlings. In addition, felt cherries are propagated by seeds, cuttings and layering.For cuttings, cut 20 cm cuttings with 4 internodes and place them in a growth stimulator for 12 hours. After the cuttings are planted in the ground. Bones are prepared in the fall and planted before winter.