The best varieties of yellow plum with a description

Among all varieties of plums, it is the yellow ones that attract the attention of gardeners the most. And this is not surprising at all. Golden and bright fruits are pleasing to the eye, and such plums taste sweet, honey and slightly sour. This fruit will decorate any table. Below we highlight some of the popular varieties of yellow plum. Consider a detailed description of trees and fruits separately, as well as clarify the nuances regarding growth zones, certain options.

Morning

This variety was obtained by crossing Renklode Ullens and Skorospelka red. The tree is of medium height. The crown forms an oval with medium dense leaves. Shoots are colored dark brown. The leaves are rather large, oval-oblong in shape. The surface of the leaves is wrinkled without edge. Peduncles are formed on bouquet branches. The tree is self-fertile and does not require additional pollination manipulations.

Yellow plum with dew drops

The fruits ripen in early August. Plums are greenish-yellow in color. There is practically no abdominal suture. The shape of the fruit is round. On the sunny side, the rind takes on a pinkish hue, like that of the Hopta. The pulp is fibrous, yellow, with medium juiciness and firmness. The fruits are quite large, weighing about 26 grams. This variety of plum cannot be called honey, since the percentage of sugar is kept at 8%, and ascorbic acid - at 16%. Trees are susceptible to attacks by moths and aphids. There is a weak resistance to fruit rot. The first harvest can be obtained about 6 years after planting the seedling. In general, the tree gives yields for about 20 years.

In general, about 15 kilograms of plums can be harvested from 1 tree. Frost resistance is low, so it is recommended to grow it in the Central District and the Moscow Region, but not in Siberia.

Tatar yellow

This variety is the result of free pollination of Yellow Renklode. Trees grow medium-sized with a wide oval crown. The plant has average foliage. The bark on the trunk and main branches is brown. Shoots form a rather thin reddish-brown hue. The leaves are round-oval. They are relatively small and matte. The flowers of Tatarskaya yellow are medium in size and completely white.

Large bunch of yellow plums

The fruits have a distinct honey-colored yellow color. The pulp is half grainy, juicy and sweet and sour. The rind is not very firm. A medium white bloom is visible on the surface of the plum. The weight of 1 fruit is about 15 grams. The taste is excellent. Plum is suitable for fresh consumption and for making jams. The harvest begins at the end of August.

As for the growing conditions, it is considered moderately frost-resistant, therefore it is suitable for cultivation in the Moscow region, the southern regions and the Center. Plum Tatar yellow is not self-fertile. Pollinated by such varieties as Tenkovskaya blue, Sineglazka, Renklod tenkovsky. One of the main disadvantages is considered to be a low level of resistance to diseases and pests.

Video "Growing yellow plum"

Early loshitskaya

Differs in high winter hardiness. It, like the Hopts, can be safely grown in the Moscow region and in the more severe conditions of Siberia. The plum is not self-fertile. Other plums are required for pollination. Blooms late enough. Forms a triangular crown. The fruits grow large up to 35 grams. The pulp is soft, very juicy and separates well from the stone.

The surface of the fruit is greenish-yellow. Some fruits show a blush. The taste is sour-sweet with a pleasant honey tint.The name suggests that the fruits ripen early. They adhere perfectly to the branches. From 1 tree in peak years, you can harvest up to 30 kilograms of harvest. Plum begins to bear fruit as early as 4-5 years.

Ochakovskaya yellow

Ochakovskaya yellow is one of the oldest varieties in Russia. The trees are medium in size. On the branches, rich green elliptical leaves are formed. Flowers appear quite late, so sometimes the harvest can never be expected due to the lack of pollinators. For pollination, trees of other varieties are needed, for example, Renklode Ulena or Renklode Zeleny. In the Moscow region, Ochakovskaya yellow is not common. Most often, this plum can be found in areas adjacent to the Baltic region.

Large yellow plums in the photo

Ochakovskaya yellow has medium fruits weighing up to 30 grams. Plums are colored unevenly from pale light green to deep yellow. The fruit is oval in shape. The pulp is very juicy and has a sweet honey taste. Ochakovskaya yellow is considered one of the most productive. With the right climate and proper care, 1 adult tree can produce 40 to 80 kilograms of fruit. You need to harvest at the end of August. Ripe fruits quickly crumble and crack in rainy weather.

Video "Varieties of yellow plum"

The video shows some varieties of yellow plum that are the least fastidious to care for and give an impressive harvest.

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