There are many varieties of cherries, which have different requirements for care and differ significantly in their qualities.
Most of the varieties that gardeners use throughout the country, bred by domestic breeders, but today we consider the foreign Canadian variety and determine how it fits to our climate and weather conditions.
You will find out what a “Precious Carmine” cherry is, you will get a complete description of the plant.
Selection
The variety is called Canadian for a reason, it was really bred in the largest city of this country - Saskatchewan in 1999.
The material for the crossing was the steppe and garden cherries, so the “Precious Carmine” adopted the positive qualities of both “mother” varieties.
Important! The variety was bred strictly for the continental climate.
Description of the bush
The story of the cherry "Precious carmine" we begin with a description of the variety.
This cherry is sometimes called a bush, as it does not grow more than 2 m in height. It has a fairly wide, well leafy crown. 
The sheet plates are painted in dark green, smooth, glossy, oval or slightly ovoid.
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Fruit Description
The variety got its name because of the color of the fruits, as they have carmine or bright red berries, which darken a little in the process of ripening. The shape of the fruit is oval, flattened.
Berry does not differ in large size and weight, but it has good taste. The average weight of the fruit is 3-3.5 g. The berries are similar in shape to the fruits of the Ashinskaya cherry. 
Pollination
You can safely plant single trees in a quiet place, as half the flowers turn into fruit without any pollinator.
Cherry "Precious carmine" self-fertile, does not need additional pollinator, including does not require the participation of insects.
Did you know? The flesh of the cherry, due to the acids it contains, has bactericidal properties.
Fruiting
The tree begins to bear fruit at 3 years of life, but it is worth understanding that a small tree will not be able to give a high yield. Only for 7-8 years you will receive the maximum amount of good quality berries.
However, the above is true if all the rules of care are observed when growing.
Gestation period
Products ripen for a long time, so the variety is considered late. The berry begins to turn red in mid-July, but it fully matures by the 2nd decade of August. 
Removable ripeness occurs in the last week of July.
Important! Unripe fruits lose much in sweetness (a smaller percentage of sugar), therefore, to obtain high-quality products, it is necessary to harvest at the moment of final ripeness.
Yield
In terms of yield, the variety is not inferior to similar varieties bred in the territory of the Russian Federation, however, in the same climate, the tree can produce completely different numbers of fruits, which is worth considering.
The average yield is 8 kg, but in favorable conditions the cherry can produce almost 2 times more - 15 kg of berries. But if the conditions are not suitable (the climate is different), then you can "scrape" only 4-5 kg from one tree.
Winter hardiness
The variety was bred for the continental climate, which is characteristic of very hot summers and cold winters, so the “Precious Carmine” easily endures frosts down to -40 ° C. 
It is worth noting that this cherry does not like warm rainy winters, therefore, more favorable conditions, in your opinion, can be regarded by the tree as less favorable, which should be considered when planting.
Application of fruits
Fruits have a universal use, but look best fresh when they contain about 14% sugar (14 g of sugar per 100 ml of juice).
The taste of the product is something between a cherry and a plum, but it lacks excessive astringency. Of course, the products can be allowed for processing, but in this case, they will partially lose their value.
If we consider the economic benefits, it is worth staying on a fresh version, or on concentrated juices. Also, the berry is suitable for the production of wine.
Did you know? The biggest cherry berry was obtained in Italy in 2003. Her weight reached a record 21.6 g.
Advantages and disadvantages
Finally, we consider the positive and negative qualities of this variety.
pros
Cherries "Precious carmine" has a lot of advantages, so after removing it began to appear everywhere on the fields of farmers and gardeners.
- Drought tolerance.
- Featuring frost resistance.
- Resistance to diseases and pests.
- Excellent taste of berries.
- Universal use of products.
- Self-fertility, which allows you to plant only one tree.
- Low plant height, which makes harvesting faster and more convenient.
- Good preservation of the fruit (up to 3 weeks in a cold place).
- Very high yield.
- Begins to bear fruit at 3 years of age.
Minuses
- The real yield can be seen only for 7 years, which does not allow you to quickly justify spending on a large garden.
- Products ripen for a long time.
- The tree gives a good harvest only in a certain climate, which reduces its versatility.
- Fruits can not be transported over long distances.
So, now you know what Canadian Cherry "Precious Carmine" cherries are, familiar with its description, advantages and disadvantages.
The plant feels great in the continental climate, but its planting near the seas or large lakes can greatly affect the yield, and given that the first 5 years we will be satisfied with only a few kilograms of fruit, planting a large number of trees is simply not profitable.
In this case, do not ignore the large number of advantages that give you more time for other classes. 
The tree does not require shelter during the cold weather and does not suffer from the heat, but you can simply forget about pest and disease control if the tree grows in optimal conditions.
