Among cherries, there are varieties that are classified as so-called self-fertile (self-pollinated). Among them there are trees of various heights, frost resistance. Some prefer certain regions for growth. All this must be taken into account in order to achieve good results when growing cherries in the garden.
What are self-fertile (self-pollinated) varieties of cherries
Cherry varieties are called self-fertile, which do not require pollinators to obtain the ovaries of plants, this is what distinguishes them from cross-pollinated. Self-pollinated trees have both male and female flowers, so they are tied independently. In many self-fertile varieties, due to the special design of the flower, pollination can occur with an unopened bud, which allows you to get a crop even in the absence of insects and a strong wind. Typically, the number of ovaries reaches 40-50% of the total number of flowers, in partially self-fertile varieties - up to 20%.
However, in any case, the presence of pollinating varieties can significantly increase the cherry yield due to the formation of additional ovaries.
Low-growing and dwarf self-fertile cherries
Low-growing and dwarf varieties are popular due to their compactness, which greatly simplifies the cultivation and care. Typically, cherries of such varieties have a tree or bush height of up to 1.5-2 m. Almost all of them, except for self-fertility, also have high early maturity (fruiting occurs 2-3 years after planting) and good productivity. Below are the main representatives of these varieties.
Youth
In the State Register, the variety has been registered since 1993 in the Central Region. Youth cherry has the following features:
- self-fertility;
- the tree is stunted, with a round, drooping, moderately thickened crown;
- berries weighing 4.5 g, sweet and sour;
- flowering and ripening periods are average;
- winter hardiness is high, average flower buds;
- resistance to fungal diseases is average.
Cherry Youth is considered undersized
Tamaris
It has been in the State Register since 1994 in the Central Black Earth Region. Its characteristics:
- this variety has a very high self-pollination;
- the dwarf tree has a round, transparent crown, does not require forming pruning;
- berries of different sizes from 3.8 g to 4.8 g;
- blooms late, at the end of May and even at the beginning of June (depending on the region);
- tolerates frosts well, but flower buds can freeze during spring frosts;
- effectively resists coccomycosis, worse - other fungal diseases.
Tamaris cherry fruits 3.8 g to 4.8 g
Lyubskaya
The old variety was introduced in the State Register in 1947 in most regions of the Middle Strip. His features:
- successfully grows among trees of only its own variety, as it is self-pollinated, and is also considered a good pollinator for other varieties;
- Cherry is a weak-growing bush-like tree whose crown is round or sprawling, often drooping, weeping;
- the berries are considered large, but uneven, from 4 to 5 g, while their taste is mediocre, sour;
- blooms and ripens cherries late;
- the tree can withstand cold winters well, but flower buds may suffer with return frosts;
- the variety is poorly resistant to disease.
Lubskaya Cherry Blossoms Late
Winter-resistant self-fertile varieties of cherries
A significant part of the self-fertile varieties of cherries have good winter hardiness.
Bulatnikovskaya
Cherries are zoned in the Central region. Specifications:
- good self-fertility;
- compactness - a tree 2.5-3.5 m high with a translucent crown;
- a good harvest of small (3.8 g) sweet and sour berries in mid-July;
- flowering in the second decade of May;
- frost resistance up to -30 ° C, however flower buds are afraid of return frosts;
- good resistance to coccomycosis.
Bulatnikovskaya cherry gives a good harvest
Rusinka
The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Central region. Features:
- good self-pollination;
- small, sprawling tree;
- tasty, sweet and sour, medium-sized (3 g), but the same berries;
- late flowering;
- winter hardiness is high, flower buds - medium;
- satisfactory resistance to major fungal diseases.
Cherry Rusinka has sweet and sour and medium-sized berries
Children
The variety belongs to the genus of felt cherries and, like all its varieties, has high winter hardiness and drought tolerance. Recommended for cultivation in all regions. Features:
- self-fertility;
- medium transparent, root-growing bush 1.8 m high;
- large (3.5-4 g), bright red berries, sweet and sour, harmonious taste;
- flowering on May 17-23, ripening after 2 months;
- good frost resistance in the bush, and in flowers - to spring frosts;
- high probability of lesion of moniliosis in years with high humidity.
Children's cherry is felt
Where and what self-made varieties of cherries are best grown
Self-made cherries can be grown in all regions where cherries grow.
The best self-fertile varieties for the North-West, including for the Leningrad region
For the cold climate of the Leningrad region, the most winter-hardy trees are chosen. In the State Register there are not so many varieties of common cherries approved for cultivation in this region, there are much more varieties of felt cherries among them. They live in all regions, and in the Northwest they are common.
Cherry Lyubskaya has long been settled in the Northwest for a long time. The taste of berries, of course, leaves much to be desired, but when used for processing, this drawback is easily leveled. But Lyubka (as it is affectionately called by the people) will never fail and will not leave without fragrant, vitamin jam for the winter.
Amorel Pink
Variety Amorel Pink of folk selection, in the State Register since 1947. Its productivity is 6-10 kg. Other features:
- self-fertility;
- a tree 2.5-3.5 m high with a thick, rounded-spreading crown;
- sweet (10% sugar), small (3 g) berries;
- early flowering and ripening;
- average winter hardiness of a tree and flower buds;
- moderate susceptibility to coccomycosis.
Amorel Pink Cherry gives sweet berries
Fairy tale
Tale - a variety of felt cherries. Suitable for all regions. Specifications:
- self-fertility;
- root-growing bush of medium height (1.3 m) with an oval, thickened crown;
- fruits for felt cherries are large (3.3-3.5 g) with a harmonious sweet and sour taste;
- flowering in late May, ripening in the second half of July;
- winter hardiness is high, in flower buds - medium;
- It resists coccomycosis.
Variety Fairy Tale refers to felt cherries
The best self-made varieties for Siberia
In Siberia, ordinary cherries cannot grow. Only the steppe and felt cherries withstand the harsh Siberian climate.
Self-made varieties of felt cherries were considered above. Perhaps the best option for Siberia is the steppe (sand) cherry, or Bessey. Coming from the North American prairies, it is called the prima don Siberia for its enormous advantages:
- unpretentiousness to soils and leaving;
- frost resistance of the crown up to -50 ° C;
- self-fertility;
- early maturity and annual fruiting;
- good preservation of the fruit: after ripening, the berries do not fall and can hang for more than a month, first poured and then wilted;
- easy propagation by layering and cuttings.
Bessey cherry berries do not fall from the tree for a long time
Desired
Grade in the State Register since 1990. The cherry yield is up to 12 kg. Specifications:
- self-fertility;
- stunted bush (1.6 m), raised crown, medium density;
- berries weighing 3.7 g, sweet and sour;
- the timing of flowering and ripening is medium late;
- winter hardiness is high, flower buds - medium;
- resistance to coccomycosis is low.
Cherry Zhelannaya gives berries weighing 3.7 g
Abundant
In the State Register, the variety has been registered since 1992. Its productivity is up to 12 kg. Specifications:
- self-fertility;
- stunted bush (1.6 m), raised crown, medium density;
- berries weighing 2.5-3 g, sweet-sour;
- late flowering and ripening;
- winter hardiness is high, in flower buds - medium;
- resistance to coccomycosis is average.
Abundant Cherry is characterized by late ripening
Seliverstovskaya
In the State Register, the cherry variety has been registered since 2004. Specifications:
- self-fertility;
- tree-like bush 2 m high, with a drooping crown of medium density;
- berries weighing 4.3 g, sweet-sour;
- flowering and ripening periods are average;
- winter hardiness is high, in flower buds - medium;
- resistance to coccomycosis is average.
Seliverstovskaya cherry bears fruit with a weight of 4 g
The best self-made varieties of cherries for Belarus
Breeders of Belarus have bred a lot of good, regionalized varieties of cherries. Among them are self-fertile, but, unfortunately, they are often very susceptible to fungal diseases. But varieties resistant to them are usually self-sterile and bear fruit only under favorable conditions. Therefore, you have to look for a "middle ground", that is, choose self-fertile varieties with medium resistance to disease.
Wyank
Vyank - cherry variety of felt Belarusian selection. Specifications:
- self-fertility;
- high (2-2.5 m) pyramidal crown;
- berries weighing 4 g, a pleasant taste, with acidity;
- flowering and ripening periods are average;
- winter hardiness is high, in flower buds - medium;
- resistance to coccomycosis is average.
Vyanok is one of the best self-made cherry varieties in Belarus
Seedling №1
The variety is bred from ordinary sour cherries by free pollination. His productivity is high - 14 kg / ha. Specifications:
- partial autonomy;
- medium-sized tree with a round crown;
- berries weighing 3.9 g, sour-sweet;
- the timing of flowering and ripening is mid-early;
- winter hardiness is high, in flower buds - medium;
- coccomycosis resistance is good.
Berries of variety Seyanets No. 1 are sour-sweet taste
Volochaevka
The variety of Russian origin, but distributed in Belarus, is considered universal. One of the most reliable varieties with a high yield of good quality fruits. Specifications:
- self-fertility;
- medium-sized tree, spherical crown, medium density;
- berries weighing 2.7 g, with a sweet and sour taste;
- flowering and ripening periods are average;
- winter hardiness is high, in flower buds - medium;
- resistance to coccomycosis is average.
Cherry Volochaevka differs reliable and stable harvest
The best self-made cherries for Ukraine
For Ukraine, self-fertility is not as important as for colder regions, since the conditions for growing in most of the territory are favorable. A lot of cherries are also grown there, which is a good pollinator for cherries. But self-fertile varieties are also present in the country.
Elegant
Variety obtained in Ukraine. Specifications:
- self-fertility;
- medium-sized tree, spherical crown, medium density;
- berries weighing 5 g, sweet;
- early flowering and ripening;
- winter hardiness is average, in flower buds - below average;
- resistance to coccomycosis is high.
Elegant Cherry gives large berries
Lot
Lotovaya is an old West European variety. The tree grows fast and strong, therefore, it requires pruning restraint. Specifications:
- self-fertility;
- strong-growing tree, dense crown, very branched, broad-pyramidal;
- berries weighing 4-4.8 g, sour-sweet;
- late flowering and ripening;
- winter hardiness is average, in flower buds - below average;
- resistance to coccomycosis is average.
Lotovaya Cherry is an old West European variety
Chocolate girl
In the State Register, the cherry variety has been registered since 1996 in the Central Region. Productivity is 78-96 kg / ha. Specifications:
- self-fertility;
- medium-sized tree, crown pyramidal, medium density;
- berries weighing 3 g, sweet and sour;
- flowering and ripening periods are average;
- winter hardiness is good, in flower buds - medium;
- coccomycosis resistance is below average.
Ripening time for cherries Chocolate medium
Grade Reviews
About felt cherry. I have been growing cherries in my country house for many years, I am collecting an extraordinary harvest. Large, sweet. We have two large bushes, we do not cover it at all, however, last year it froze a little, but it still gave a good harvest. And when it blooms, then this is a natural sakura, all dotted with flowers!
Balbara
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Bessey is a sand cherry. It does not freeze 100% with us - it sits on my retaining wall, the roots are close to the freezing stones. But, apparently, it’s getting wet - it transplanted three bushes at the foot of a small slope, she didn’t like it very much (The berries are large, dark dark cherry, it tastes something between cherry and cherry)) Sweet, but without sugaryness, a little tart. For me, the only cherry I can eat. The bush has a specific form - slightly creeping, but easily formed. The color of the leaves is pleasant, gray-greenish, blooms profusely fragrant and small white flowers.
Contessa
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For a compote, it’s very good, but you’re unlikely to eat it raw. However, this variety can be recommended to a friend. Cherry is self-fertile, productive, is a pollinator for many varieties of cherries. Berries ripen late (end of July - August) and hang ripe for a long time, not sprinkling. Early in 2 years can begin to bear fruit. Winter hardiness is low, unstable to disease. She won’t take up much space, but she will pollinate good cherries and give the harvest herself for winter compotes.
Lavrik
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Self-fertile varieties of cherries have their advantages (lack of need for other varieties for pollination and less dependence on external adverse conditions) and disadvantages (low resistance to diseases). However, often in cold regions, the choice of such varieties is the most favorable option. The farther south the area, the less significant this feature.
