Very many summer residents dream of growing peaches on their site. These fruits are sweet and juicy, like adults and children. Breeders have developed colony-shaped varieties of these trees, it is easier to care for them, in addition, they bring a lot of harvest.
Characteristic
Colon-shaped peach refers to dwarf varieties, because their height is about 1-1.5 meters. Crohn in such trees resembles a cylinder. Due to their appearance, such varieties are very often planted as ornamental plants. In addition to a high harvest, they decorate the garden with their unusual beauty.
Shoots grow directly from the trunk itself, do not have various branches. Due to this, there is a feeling that the fruits are adjacent to the main stem. The qualitative characteristics of these varieties always remain at the highest level.
Pros and cons
Colon-shaped peach has a large number of advantages. The main ones include the following:
- Such trees take up little space, so they can be planted in small areas.
- They bear a lot of fruit, from one tree in the early years you can collect up to 7 kilograms of fruit.
- By weight, peaches also differ from fruits of ordinary varieties: their weight ranges from 200 to 250 grams.
- Ease of care is the main criterion for inexperienced gardeners. It is very easy to care for these varieties and collect fruits: thanks to the special structure, the crown does not require additional formation.
- An undoubted plus will be the taste of the fruits themselves.
- Colon-shaped peaches are very frost-resistant; in winter they easily tolerate temperatures up to -40 degrees.
But they also have disadvantages:
- These varieties have a fairly low production period. And because of this, trees have to be updated much more often than ordinary varieties.
- The high cost of seedlings very often scares away potential buyers. The cost of one plant can reach up to 1000 rubles.
Coloniform Nectarine Varieties
In addition to peaches, nectarines are very popular, which are very similar in taste to them, but differ in the absence of hairs on the skin.
- Fantasy is a small and compact tree up to 2 meters high, the diameter of the crown is about 50 centimeters. The fruits of this variety are very tender and juicy, easily separated from the seed. The color of the nectarines is orange, burgundy spots are also possible. Weight reaches 175 grams. The variety is resistant to a disease such as curly leaves, and can tolerate temperatures up to -35 degrees. It begins to bring crops in the second year of life and does not require special attention.
- Rubis - this variety of columnar nectarines is unpretentious in care. The growth of the tree does not exceed the mark of 1.5 meters. The ripening period falls in July. The fruits are very large, their flesh is golden in color, and the skin is burgundy-purple. Many gardeners say that these trees can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouses. This quality makes Rubis an ideal option for those climatic zones where the outdoor temperature does not allow nectarines to be grown.
The peach is columnar. The best varieties
Colon-shaped peaches are rapidly gaining popularity among gardeners. And despite the comparative youth of these varieties, Russian breeders have already bred a large number of different species of such trees.
- Gardener's totem - an adult plant in height does not exceed 1.7 meters. This variety is characterized by high productivity and large fruit size, in terms of weight they can reach 270-290 grams. From one tree you can collect up to 14 kilograms of crop. Peaches are rounded in shape, slightly flattened, with a red blush and tender, juicy flesh. Due to its vernal appearance and good transport tolerance, this variety is suitable for trade.
- Peach Steinberg - differs in unpretentiousness to leaving and lighting. Even in the low season, it can bring a large amount of yield. A tree of medium height, approximately 2 meters. The fruits are small, weigh about 150-160 grams. But at the same time they are very sweet and fragrant, the skin is yellow-orange in color with raspberry spots.
- Anniversary of the capital - trees belong to early ripening varieties, their height is about 1.5 meters. This variety is characterized by high productivity, from one plant you can collect up to 12 kilograms. At the same time, the fruits are quite large, reaching 250 grams in weight. Peaches themselves are of regular round shape and universal in consumption. Based on the feedback of gardeners, the Anniversary of the capital has a high resistance to fungal diseases and pests.
- Peach Golden triumph - the growth of the tree does not exceed 1.4 meters, but at the same time it gives a decent harvest, about 10-12 kilograms. The mass of the ripe fruit reaches 280 grams, they also differ in bright, red color and juicy sweet flesh. Peaches themselves are well tolerated transportation. Gardeners claim that such a tree is immune to diseases, resistant to low temperatures and drought.
- Peach Honey-shaped - a tree reaches a height of 2 meters and belongs to mid-season varieties. The taste of the fruit fully lives up to its name: the flesh has a pleasant yellowish tint, the skin is yellow with a red blush. On average, such a peach weighs 180 grams. The variety is resistant to disease and frosty weather.
Fig peach
Currently, fig peaches are in great demand among lovers of this culture. In their shape they resemble figs, many of these fruits are called "flat." This variety is characterized in that its pulp is very tender and aromatic, sweet and juicy. With a total weight of the fetus of 180-200 grams, the bone weighs only 3-4 grams.
The tree tolerates cold temperatures perfectly, and due to the fact that the flowers bloom late enough, you can avoid the negative effects of spring frosts. Also, the yield of fig peach is higher than that of other varieties.
The disadvantages include poor portability.
The choice of time and place for landing
Colon-shaped peaches are distinguished by the presence of varieties that are able to survive and give a good harvest even in a temperate climate, so you should carefully consider the choice of seedlings. It is better to give preference to those trees that can best take root in the region.
Landing time depends on the geographical location. In the south of the country, the best option would be the autumn period, but in the central or northern regions it is better to carry out this procedure in the spring so that the tree can take root in the warm season.
When choosing a place, it is necessary to consider the following factors:
- Regardless of the variety, peaches do not like cold, so you should avoid low places where the air temperature is low.
- It is best to plant such trees in areas protected from the wind.
- A prerequisite for the ripening of the fruit will be the availability of sufficient sunlight.
The process of planting columnar peaches
- In order to make the soil more fertile and peach seedlings easier to take root in a new place, before planting, you need to dig pits with a depth of about 80 centimeters and a diameter of 70-100 centimeters.
- Fertilizers should be added to them, which include rotted manure or chicken droppings. In this state, the pit should stand for at least 1-2 weeks.
- Between the rows, the distance should be 1 meter, and between the trees - 40-50 centimeters.
- Before planting, a fertilizer mound must be covered with fertile soil.
- The tree must be placed in the foundation pit and carefully spread the roots.
- Further, the pit is filled with soil.
- At the last stage, peach seedlings must be tied to a dug peg and pour plenty of water.
Top dressing
Colon-shaped peach, like all other cultivated plants, needs timely top-dressing and processing. It is better to produce them without the use of chemical fertilizers, preparing all the mixtures independently from natural components.
- In the spring, when the buds have not yet blossomed, the plant is treated with urea at the rate of 0.7 kg of substance per 10 liters of water.
- During fruiting and flowering, the tree should be sprayed with a decoction of lemon balm, orange peel, onion peel, burdock or red pepper. Be sure to include laundry soap, due to which the fertilizer will linger on the leaves in the best way. Such treatment will help to avoid the development of the disease and the appearance of pests. This procedure is best done once a week.
- In autumn, peach tree should be treated with a 10% urea solution. It is also possible to use manure or bird droppings.
Care
- In the first year of life, all flowers must be removed from the peach. Such a procedure is necessary so that the plant grows stronger and does not waste its strength on fruiting.
- The root system should receive a large amount of oxygen, because of this, the soil should be loosened in a timely manner.
- To prevent the peach tree from dying, he needs regular watering, after which the soil must be mulched with the help of rotted grass.
Colon-shaped peach is quite an exotic tree. But a huge number of advantages cross out all the shortcomings of this culture. There are also varieties of columnar nectarine. Therefore, everyone can choose a plant to their taste. If you are competent in choosing a seedling, then even a beginner gardener can grow a peach tree.