Gradual climate change and the hard work of breeders made it possible to cultivate sweet cherries on personal plots even in the northern regions. It is popular with many gardeners. The wild yellow cherry is known as Bargaron. A cherry orchard with yellow berries is a worthy decoration of the site.

Features of culture

It differs from the red-fruited relative not only in the color of the berries, but also in its unique taste, as well as good yield. It is also important that yellow fruits practically do not cause an allergic reaction. They can be eaten even while breastfeeding.

The height of the trees ranges from 4-8 m. The crown has a rounded shape with large and powerful skeletal branches.

Important! You can limit the rapid growth of the crown by trimming it.

Large leaf blades are slightly elongated and have a rich green color. The berries are distinguished by a bright yellow color and a juicy yellowish pulp, pleasant to the taste. The bone can be quickly removed.

If we talk about the advantages of yellow cherries, you can pay attention to:

  • stable and high yield;
  • large size of berries (from 4 to 7 grams each);
  • unique taste.

There are also disadvantages:

  • short shelf life;
  • low transportability;
  • in the case of high humidity, the fruits may crack.

The mass of positive properties inherent in yellow cherries contributes to the fact that the culture is grown practically throughout the country.

Yellow cherry

Yellow-fruited cherry varieties

Sweet cherry Home garden yellow

Breeding work has contributed to a wide variety of crop varieties. Among the early ones are the following:

  • Backyard yellow... Ultra early variety. The tree reaches 5 - 6 m in height. On the tree, white flowers, collected in a brush, develop. The berries are large and heavy (up to 7 g). The trees are self-fertile, do not require pollinator plants to be planted nearby. There are known recipes for harvesting these fruits, but they are mainly used fresh.
  • Summer resident... The yellow cherry of this variety belongs to the early ones. The weight of each berry can range from 5-8 grams. A tree of small height (up to 5 m) with a rounded spreading crown. The first fruits appear 4-5 years after planting the seedling. For the appearance of the ovary, the presence of pollinators of such varieties as Drogana, Talisman and Melitopolskaya is necessary.
  • Drogan's cherry yellow. It is considered a late large-fruited variety. The fruits are creamy with a slight blush. The berry mass can reach 8 - 9 grams. The peculiarity of Drogan's sweet cherry is in its high yield and immunity to disease.
  • Sweet cherry Velka... It belongs to the early varieties. The berry weight reaches 5 - 7 grams. The fruit may be reddish in color. In the description of the sweet cherry variety Velka, a high yield and resistance to infection with diseases of fruit trees are noted. Fruiting begins 5-6 years after planting in a permanent place.
  • Amber. It is considered a late cherry variety. The berries are golden in color and have a dense, sour pulp. The variety is self-fertile. Varieties such as Severnaya, Iput or Ovstuzhenka can be used as pollinators.

An extensive selection of varieties makes it possible to find the one that suits the most.

Drogan's cherry yellow

Features of growing and care

It is recommended to give preference to well-lit areas without drafts. The tree will grow well in loamy, well-moistened soil. If the groundwater is close to the surface of the ground, a good drainage system is required.For planting, seedlings aged 2 - 3 years with a well-developed healthy root system are ideal.

Yellow raspberry

The dimensions of the planting pit can be within the range of 70 X 100 cm. The land, which is removed when digging a hole, is mixed with humus, wood ash and mineral fertilizers. In the middle of the pit, a wooden peg is driven in, which will serve as a support for the trunk of the seedling.

Important! The distance between the trees must be at least 4 m.

When planting, the roots of the tree are gently straightened and gradually covered with soil. The root collar of the seedling should be 5-7 cm above ground level.

You need to water the tree about 1 time every 30 days. If the summer is dry, the frequency of watering is increased to 1 time per week. After watering, the near-stem circle is loosened and mulched. This helps to keep moisture in the ground for several days.

During the first 2 - 3 years after planting the seedling, it is not necessary to feed it. The fertilizers that were applied to the planting pit are enough. The older the tree, the greater its need for feeding. Therefore, young trees are fertilized once a year (in spring), and adults - twice a year (in autumn and spring).

On a note! Sweet cherry responds well to phosphorus fertilizers, which are applied in late autumn.

For the winter, the trees need to be insulated. For this, burlap or roofing material is used. It will also not be superfluous to protect against rodents by wrapping a tree trunk with barbed wire or spruce branches.

You need to form the crown in summer and autumn. Thus, it will be possible to accelerate the growth of the tree, as well as increase the level of its yield.

Experienced gardeners advise avoiding the following mistakes when pruning:

  • leave a seedling with a height of 2 m or more without pruning;
  • allow the growth of branches with less than 4 buds;
  • do not cut off the upper branches;
  • leave the length of the branches after cutting less than 36 cm;
  • do not sanitize pruning.

Proper care will ensure an excellent harvest of yellow berries.

Features of growing and care

The benefits of yellow cherries

Yellow plum

The berries of these varieties contain a large amount of coumarin and oxycoumarin, which prevent blood clots and reduce the rate of blood clotting. Eating yellow fruits helps to eliminate harmful compounds, including cholesterol. Eating the fruits of yellow cherries is useful for anemia and hypertension. They stimulate the functioning of the liver and gallbladder. Vitamins and minerals in yellow berries tone and strengthen the immune system.

On a note! Experts recommend using cherry masks in the treatment of psoriasis or other skin conditions.

Yellow berries have also proven themselves in cosmetology. Masks made of them help to rejuvenate the skin of the face, make it elastic, giving it a fresh look. These masks help smooth out fine wrinkles.

Useful properties are possessed not only by the fruits of yellow varieties, but also by their leaves. Decoctions from them help get rid of severe pain in rheumatism. They also have antibacterial properties, making them useful for treating colds or preventing infections.

Important! Eating berries for flatulence or intestinal ulcer (12 duodenal ulcer) can cause considerable harm to health.

Yellow cherries are not only distinguished by their useful characteristics and excellent taste, but are also a unique decoration of the garden plot.