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Cherry Summit was bred by Canadian breeders, based on parental forms with code names (Van x Sam).
Description of the variety
The variety is mid-season (ripens in mid-July), in particular, for this reason, it is grown for sale. The tree has a conical crown. Fruits are dark red, large, glossy skin. The plant is frost-resistant.
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Characteristics
The plant is very popular among gardeners due to its high palatability and frost resistance.
Drought resistance, winter hardiness
Due to its winter hardiness, the tree can tolerate harsh winters normally. The plant is prone to rapid growth, has an attractive conical crown. Can withstand prolonged droughts with ease.
Pollination, flowering period and ripening times
Ripening occurs in the second half of July.
The berries ripen not at the same time, but in two, three waves, respectively, and the harvest is carried out several times.
As for pollinators, this variety belongs to self-fertile varieties that need mandatory pollination.
Pollinators for Summit cherries are necessary, so it will not be superfluous to take care of the presence of an apiary nearby.
The optimal neighbors for this tree will be the Poetry or Rechitsa varieties. The flowering period is mid-May.
Productivity, fruiting
The plant has an average yield. The average annual harvest is 80 c / ha. The maximum yield is 140 kg / ha.
Disease and pest resistance
The tree is resistant to diseases such as coccomycosis and bacterial cancer.
The maximum yield of the crop was noted in the conditions of the Central Black Earth Region.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the variety include:
- early maturity;
- high productivity;
- high quality fruit;
- good preservation of berries on the tree after ripening in the absence of precipitation.
Minuses:
- low resistance to pests;
- susceptibility to moniliosis.
Conclusion
The Summit cherry variety is quite good, suitable for gardeners who grow goods for sale. This variety has high yield rates, tolerates frost well.
The fruits are perfectly transported, so that the harvest can be successfully realized. Undoubtedly, this tree has its drawbacks, but still, many gardeners prefer this particular variety.
