It is difficult to imagine a garden in which there would be no cherries - one of the favorite fruit trees. From a large number of varieties, experienced gardeners are increasingly choosing the Adeline fruit tree, which generously presents its owners with tasty and healthy berries. Let us try to determine the main characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of a variety that is beloved by many.
Inference history
The grade "Adeline" is removed by O. Zhukov and other scientists from board of the All-Russian scientific research institute. Obtained by crossing "Glory of Zhukov" and "Valery Chkalov". It is a variety of dining destination.
Did you know? People refer to cherry as “bird cherry”. Birds simply can not fly past, if they see on the horizon, a favorite treat.
Tree description
According to the description of cherry "Adeline" belongs to varieties of medium ripening. A fruit-bearing tree belongs to a medium-growth tree and reaches a height of up to 3.5 m. Its crown is pyramidal, slightly raised, medium in thickness. Straight branches, covered with large, elongated-oval, smooth foliage of green color, depart from the trunk with smooth bark. 
Fruit Description
Cherries are medium sized, ranging from 5 to 6 grams. They have a heart-shaped shape with a wide funnel and mid-drawn apex, dark red color. Dessert berry pulp is red, juicy, medium in density. It is easily separated from a small stone weighing 0.2 g.
See also the description of the varieties of cherries: "Revna", "Regina", "Bull's Heart", "Bryansk Pink", "Large-fruited", "Iput", "Leningradskaya black", "Fatezh", "Chermashnaya", "Ovstuzhenka".
Pollination
Adeline sweet cherry belongs to the self-infertile varieties and needs pollinators. The best neighbors for the fruit tree will be the Poetry and Rechitsa varieties.
Important! Among the cherry trees of different varieties are rarely self-bearing. Therefore, lovers of gardening, who do not know about this particular variety, often suffer the disappointment of a poor harvest. Every self-infertile variety needs pollinators.
Fruiting
Adeline, as an early variety, enters a fruiting period in the fourth year of its life. At this time with one tree can be collected about 10 kg sweet cherries Over the years, the yield will only increase, reaching the limits of 15-25 kg of berries from a tree. 
Flowering period
For "Adeline" is characterized by an average flowering period, which begins at the beginning or in the middle of the second decade of May.
Did you know? Previously, the cherry tree resin was used as chewing gum.
Gestation period
The period of ripening of dessert fruits begins in the middle periods, namely in the middle of July. Berries ripen in several stages, and therefore the harvest is carried out several times.
Yield
The variety has an average yield. According to estimates, the average annual yield per hectare is about 80 centners. Maximum Yield Indicator - 140 kg / ha. 
Transportability
Transportability grade "Adeline" average, but if you follow some harvest rules, it can be good. Fruits intended for transportation are collected only in dry weather. Each berry is plucked together with the stalk. Harvest is packaged in a small container of 4-6 kg.
Important! Harvesting should be done together with the stem, so as not to damage the berries. The stem must be green. If she managed to get a yellow or brown color, it means that the fruit is very much overpowered, and the harvest will not be able to be transported over long distances.
Resistance to environmental conditions and diseases
This variety feels great in the climate of the Central Black Soil Region. Disease resistance, such as moniliosis or coccomycosis, is moderate. The variety is also relatively resistant to pests.
Drought tolerance
Adeline has average drought tolerance. In hot, dry summers it becomes attractive for pests.
There is a hybrid of cherries and cherries, which has the name "cherry".
Winter hardiness
The sweet cherry of this variety endures the winter since it has high winter hardiness. Flower buds are more affected by frost and have an average winter hardiness. To increase this indicator, experienced gardeners recommend taking care of the tree's needs (watering, food, lighting) during the growing season.
Fruit use
The Adeline sweet cherry tree generously presents its owners with tasty and juicy fruits. A good harvest will allow you to enjoy fresh cherries, and make various preparations for the winter (compotes, candied fruits, brandy, preserves and others). It should be remembered that the heat treatment of the berries does not allow them to preserve all the useful substances, so it is better to use the sweet cherry raw. 
But the season of fresh berries passes so quickly that many do not have time to fully enjoy the dessert fruits. To prolong the life and preserve the beneficial substances of the berries for at least several months, they are recommended to be frozen.
Did you know? Modern scientists suggest that the cherry is not derived from cherries. It all happened the other way around, because the cherry tree appeared about 10 thousand years ago, while the cherry tree appeared only 8 thousand years ago.
Advantages and disadvantages
Today, southern culture is no longer a rarity in our gardens, so you need to know the pros and cons of each variety in order to choose the best one.
pros
Adeline has a number of positive characteristics:
- precociousness;
- good yield;
- high tastes of large dessert fruits.
Minuses
The main disadvantages of "Adeline":
- self-infertility;
- recommended for cultivation only in the Central Black Earth region;
- relative resistance to diseases and pests.
Despite the small flaws, "Adeline" remains a favorite variety of sweet cherries for many. This unpretentious tree in care pleases its owners with a good harvest, which is highly valued for its commodity and taste qualities.
