Hybrid of cherry and bird cherry: useful properties of cerepadus, best varieties, planting and care

Fans of unusual varieties of plants are advised to pay attention to the hybrid variety of cherry and bird cherry. In nature, such trees did not previously exist, their appearance was the result of selection work. Before buying cerapadus, you should learn about the nuances of choice, the distinctive properties of the variety and the rules for caring for the plant.

Description and characteristics

A hybrid variety obtained by crossing bird cherry and cherry is commonly called cerapadus. The name was obtained by adding the Latin names of the progenitors of the plant. The initiator of breeding plants was Michurin I.V., and as a result of numerous experiments, modern varieties have acquired the qualities of bird cherry winter hardiness.

The peculiarity of cerapadus fruits is that the leaf blades resemble the shape of cherry leaves, and the berries are a hybrid in appearance and taste. The first bred species of an unusual plant was distinguished by the sugar content of the berries and the unusual, almost black color of the fruit.

Modern varieties have a dense crown, characterized by a decent size of green mass.

The following points became the advantages of cerapadus:

• high frost resistance;
• well developed root system;
• high yield;
• large-shaped berries;
• worthy appearance and taste quality of berries;
• resistance to diseases, especially coccomycosis.

Today the list of cerapadus is quite wide. Some cultivars produce racemose buds for high yields.

Benefit

The advantage of cerapadus is not only the physical qualities that allow you to get decent yields of delicious berries in difficult climatic conditions, but also the beneficial properties of the fruit. Berry decoction of such plants is able to have an antipyretic effect. Due to the rich chemical composition, with regular use of berries, the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body is replenished.

The appearance of cerapadus made it possible to combine the qualities of bird cherry and cherry. Since ancient times, the fruits of the first have been used to treat gastric diseases, eye and lung pathologies, and rheumatism. Due to the large amount of phytoncides, bird cherry was used to fight microbes, and cherries were used to cleanse and rejuvenate the body.Cerapadus fruits can be used to make juices, compotes, fruit drinks.

Berries for long-term storage are frozen, while their useful properties are reduced slightly.

Best varieties

Hybrids of cherry and bird cherry today have a large number of varieties. A distinctive quality of any of them is a high ability to tolerate low temperatures, so they are grown in regions with a cold climate.

The following varieties have gained popularity among Russian gardeners:

• cepadus Novella - a tree-like tree that can reach a height of 3 m and does not require pollinators;
• Rusynka - shaped like a bush, the height of which does not exceed 2 m;
• Memory Lewandowski is a bushy species, classified as a self-fertile variety, therefore requiring pollinators for fruiting.

In the Russian regions, cerapadus have not yet found wide distribution, since not everyone likes the presence of a shade of bird cherry in fruits. At the same time, they are often used as a rootstock for cherries, bird cherry and plum crops.

Rules of planting and care

Young seedlings of cerapadus are recommended to be purchased in specialized places, which will avoid deception and forgery of the plant. The tree is planted in early autumn or spring. In most cases, planting work is carried out in April.

The best choice is a place with a neutral type of soil, it is possible to use soil with medium fertility qualities. For cerapadus, lighting and sufficient sunlight are important, so shaded areas are not suitable for planting. The plant does not react well to drafts, so open areas with gusty winds are not chosen.

If there is a quality of self-fertility, 2 or 3 seedlings are taken for planting, keeping a distance of 2.5 m between each plant, and 3 m between rows.

To increase the survival rate, the root system is treated by soaking it in water or Kornevin's solution. Before planting a seedling, a glass of nitrophoska is introduced into the hole. It is important to carefully straighten the roots, evenly distributing the processes. The pit is filled up to half, after which it is moistened with a bucket of warm water. After the roots are completely covered with soil, the soil surface near the seedling is mulched using peat, sawdust or shavings for this.

In the first 2 years, the tree does not differ in growth, and growth inhibition is observed. Top dressing is done in the spring, focusing on the condition of the tree, the recommended frequency is 1 time every 2 years. The plant needs to form a crown, which is formed in 2-3 tiers, leaving a maximum of 4 skeletal branches on each.For better flowering until bud break, the plant is sprayed with a 2% solution of Bordeaux mixture. The spread of overgrowth and pests should be controlled; when harmful insects appear, targeted preparations are used according to the instructions.

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