By crossing the bird cherry with the cherry, hybrids were obtained, the so-called. cherry trees. A characteristic feature of the cherry tree are its unique taste values – their fruits are less sweet than cherries, and not as sour as cherries. Dr. Alfreda Jackiewicz, on the basis of research on the collection at the Fruit Experimental Station in Prussia, province. Skierniewice, recommended for cultivation in allotment gardens 4 varieties: Marcus, Princely, Hortensja and Bogdatska
Marculesti is a Romanian variety. The trees grow quite vigorously, forming broad, compact crowns with spreading branches. They are quite resistant to frost and disease. They enter the fruiting period moderately early. The fruits ripen in early July, are of average size, spherical, slightly flattened. The skin is quite strong, dark red. Red flesh, sweet-sour. Red juice.
Princely (May Duke) is an English variety. The tree grows vigorously, forming conical crowns, with branches growing at an acute angle. It is moderately resistant to frost (donuts less). The fruits ripen unevenly, already at the end of June and you can collect them through 3-4 weeks. Medium-sized fruit, embedded in clusters, spherical or slightly heart-shaped to pink to dark red, very tasty, when they are fully ripe.
Hydrangea (Queen Hydrangea), French variety, requires warm and good soils. It enters the fruiting period early, but it is unreliable in fruiting due to freezing of flower buds. The fruits ripen in mid-July, fairly evenly, they are very big (into 8 g), about elongated, a cherry-like shape. Pink peel, Glossy, with a red blush. Light yellow flesh, very delicate, juicy, perfect in taste. It is a non-pollinated variety.
Bogdatska Visnia – imported from Bulgaria. The tree grows vigorously, creating a wide crown. It starts bearing fruit early and bears fruit quite regularly and abundantly. Medium-sized or large fruit, slightly elongated. Thin skin, Glossy, initially yellow with an intense blush. Light cream-pink flesh, very juicy, sweet-sour, slightly tart, but tasty. The fruit ripens late.