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Plum Ussuriyskaya is a popular fruit crop among gardeners in many countries of the world. She is far from whimsical to growing conditions, which greatly facilitates her care. Subject to all the necessary rules and recommendations, the gardener will certainly receive tasty and healthy fruits. A distinctive feature of the Ussuriyskaya plum variety is its ability to withstand severe cold. Because of this, it is grown even in the regions of the North.
Breeding history of the variety
There are a huge number of varieties of the Ussuri plum. And almost all of them resulted from the selection of Chinese and Japanese varieties of plum fruits. One of these procedures was carried out by M. G. Isakov and N. I. Gvozdyukov. The name of the resulting plant is Selenite.
Description of the Ussuri plum
This variety belongs to one of the varieties of East Asian plums, which have long been appreciated by the inhabitants of many countries of the world. It is also called Manchu or Chinese. The formation took place under the influence of conditions unfavorable for growth: excessive dryness in the autumn period, winters with little snow, wet and cold summers. It is especially common in the Ussuriysk and Khabarovsk regions.
This variety has an average fruit size. The height of an adult tree can reach 3 meters, which in no way affects fruiting. In any case, it will only be stable and intense with proper care. The amount of the crop, which is usually harvested from one tree, reaches 20 or more kilograms.
The diameter of the crown of the Ussuriyskaya plum is about 3-4 meters. It can be discharged and thickened. The latter in shape resembles a kind of bowl, ball or something like an elongated panicle. Home plum varieties are small trees, like a swollen ball.
The ovaries are placed in groups on perennial branches. The leaf is green and smooth to the touch.
Flowering occurs only at a time when there is still no foliage on the tree. The flowers are medium-sized in size, have a white color. It is necessary to plant pollinating plants near the Ussuriyskaya plum, otherwise there will be no fruiting, the plum is not capable of pollinating on its own. Usually the crop is harvested in the third year after planting the seedling or 6 years after planting the seed. Life expectancy is approximately 23 years, with proper care.
The varieties of the Ussuriyskaya plum differ from each other in appearance, flowering and fruiting periods, and taste. Fruit weight varies from 2 to 30 grams. In shape, they resemble an oblong oval, the top of which is pointed.
Almost every variety has a different color. The fruits are burgundy, lilac or yellow in color.There are also motley specimens. The skin of the plum is covered with a whitish bloom. Depending on the variety, the taste of the pulp also changes. Sometimes, when consumed, a slight bitterness can be felt.
To improve the taste and external characteristics of the plant, breeders quite often resorted to crossing different varieties. Thus, a large number of various species of the Ussuri plum were obtained.
Ussuriyskaya plum varieties
They are especially appreciated in the northern regions of Russia for their ability to withstand prolonged low temperatures, and for their excellent taste. Pollinators are required for the Ussuriyskaya plum.
Ussuriyskaya late
The fruits of this variety are juicy and sweet. Sometimes, when consumed, a slight sourness is felt.
The ripening period is the second half of August. Fruiting is abundant and periodic. It prefers to grow in damp and clayey soil, does not tolerate acidified soil. Possesses high frost resistance.
Vesta
Ussuriyskaya plum Vesta mid-early is ideal for growing in cold regions of Russia. The fruits of this variety are round in shape, with a touch of a whitish or grayish hue, and have a red color.
The period of full maturation is the end of summer. Fruiting well. High frost resistance.
Covenant
The rounded fruits of the plant are yellow in color. They taste juicy, with sourness. It grows in the regions located near the Volga. The covenant is able to withstand severe frosts. Resistant to various types of diseases. The variety does not like an arid climate. Nearby, it is imperative to plant the pollinators of the Covenant plum, namely the Chinese plum.
Zolotaya Niva
The height of this tree is about 2 meters. The crown and branches form a kind of deep basket. It bears fruit every year, at the end of summer. Pollinators of plum Zolotaya Niva - varieties Red ball, Skoroplodnaya, Russian plum.
The skin of the fruit, like the pulp, has a beautiful yellowish color, reminiscent of the color of small nectarines or apples. It tastes juicy, tender and sweet. The bone is easily separated. Reviews of the plum Zolotaya Niva are positive.
Ural prunes
The crown of the plant is quite sprawling and large. The height of the tree is 1.8-2 meters. Despite its size, it bears fruit well and a lot. The plum tastes very sweet. Frost resistance is above average.
Ussuri early
The tree has a spreading crown with branches. Often grown in regions with prolonged low temperatures. The fruits are in the shape of a small ball, the pulp is yellow, fibrous. When consumed, no bitterness is felt.
Yolk
There are many positive reviews on the Internet about the Yolk plum. Just like the Testament, the fruits of this variety have a yellow color and a rounded shape with a slightly flattened top. The pulp tastes sweet, juicy.
Chinese Ussuri plum Yolk variety is quite popular among many gardeners.
Festive
One of the most frost-resistant varieties of the Ussuri plum. It is able to withstand extremely low temperatures, down to -40ABOUTC. Fruits are of medium size and beautiful yellow color. Abundant flowering and fruiting. Up to 20 kilograms of harvest can be harvested from one tree.
Early prunes
It has the ability to withstand severe frosts, which makes it possible to grow this variety in the regions of the North. Full ripening of the fruit occurs quickly enough. Does not tolerate strongly acidic soil.
Plum contains a large amount of nutrients.
Yellow Hopts
This variety bears fruit well and abundantly. Capable of withstanding extreme cold. The pulp is sweet in taste and has a pleasant smell. Do not store the fruits of the Yellow Hopta for a long time, they quickly deteriorate.
Ural yellow
Plum of this variety is very often grown in the northern part of Russia, as it has high frost resistance. The skin peels off easily from the inside. The pulp tastes sweet, juicy, and has a yellow color.
The height of the tree reaches 2-3 meters. Productivity - up to 15 kilograms of berries from one tree. The fruiting period of the Ussuri yellow plum is in August.
Snow White
The height of the tree is 2.5 meters. The crown diameter reaches 4 meters. The yield is high, up to 30 kilograms per season. The color of the peel is pale yellow with a greyish tinge. The pulp is sour.
Dawn of Altai
The height of the tree can be up to 2 meters. The crown does not thicken. Has the ability to withstand severe frosts. The fruits look like small balls. Plum Ussuriiskaya Zarya Altai has a red color.
Pioneer
The tree reaches 2-2.7 meters in height. The fruits are covered with a beautiful raspberry-colored skin. Their weight is about 20 grams. The pulp tastes tender, juicy and very sweet.
Shy
This plum variety is not self-pollinated. That is why it is advisable to plant pollinating plants next to it, namely: another variety of the Ussuri plum. It adapts well to different types of soil.
Vika
One of the most popular varieties of the Ussuriyskaya plum. It is appreciated for the fact that it withstands low temperatures, bears fruit stably and intensively. The berries are yellow, sweet and quite aromatic. It is not recommended to store it for a long time.
In what areas can the Ussuri plum be grown
It is grown in the northern regions, where temperatures are very low, and not only. The Ussuriyskaya plum is considered one of the best options for planting in such places.
Ussuriyskaya plum varieties for the Urals
Most suitable varieties:
- Ural yellow.
- Ural prunes.
- Uiskaya.
- Pearl of the Urals.
- Kuyashskaya.
- Snow White.
- Ailinskaya.
- Krasnoselskaya.
- Uvelskaya.
- The pride of the Urals.
- Shershnevskaya.
Ussuri plum varieties for Siberia
The following varieties take root quickly:
- Burgundy.
- Yellow Hopty.
- Altai Jubilee.
Ussuriyskaya plum varieties for Buryatia
In the conditions of Buryatia, they take root well:
- Pioneer.
- Vika.
- Covenant.
Advantages and disadvantages of varieties
pros | Minuses |
Able to withstand low temperatures. | It blooms during the period when insects practically do not fly. |
Decorates the garden. | Does not pollinate on its own. |
It is immune to many diseases. | Short-lived. |
Brings great harvest. | It is difficult to separate the stone from the pulp, which is typical for some varieties of plums. |
Landing features
So that the plant does not die the next year, it is necessary to adhere to several important rules for planting and care.
Recommended timing
Plum is best planted in the spring. You can start as early as April after warming up the soil.
Choosing the right place
Plum prefers to grow in warm climates. For good and intense fruiting, the ambient temperature should be at least 8-15ABOUTC. It is not recommended to plant a plant that does not tolerate cold, where it is constantly frosty and strong winds blow.
What crops can and cannot be planted nearby
It is undesirable to plant hazelnuts, poplar, fir, pear, nut crops, cherries next to the Ussuriyskaya plum. This neighborhood negatively affects both plants.
Apples, black currants, thyme, many flowers (daffodils, tulips) are favorably adjacent to plums.
Selection and preparation of planting material
Before planting a seedling, it is recommended to thoroughly prepare the soil. For growing plums, a neutral soil rich in minerals and other useful elements is suitable.
It is preferable to choose exactly frost-resistant varieties.
Landing algorithm
The planting scheme for the Ussuriyskaya plum consists in proper soil preparation and further tree care. The main thing that a gardener should remember is that the plant should not be planted in places that are constantly blown by northern winds and non-melting snowdrifts.
The roots self-adapt to the new place. They just need to provide favorable conditions for growth, plant exclusively on low mounds.
Plum follow-up care
In order for a plant to quickly adapt to new conditions, several rules must be followed. They consist in timely watering and monitoring the condition of the plum.
Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention
Most often, the Ussuri plum suffers from moths, which cause severe damage to the plant. To get rid of them, special means are used in early August: Decisom, Karbofos, Alatar.
Plum varieties that do not tolerate frost poorly are recommended to provide the most favorable conditions for growth and to be planted only in warm places.
In order to prevent the invasion of pests, it is necessary to carefully care for the plum:
- water periodically;
- feed the tree;
- cut branches every 2-3 years;
- treat the area with drugs to prevent the reproduction of pathogens.
Conclusion
Plum Ussuriyskaya is a fairly popular culture among many summer residents. It is cultivated in the northern regions of the country. It perfectly adapts to different environmental conditions, and already at 3-4 years old it begins to actively bear fruit.
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