Due to its unusual appearance, Pissardi red-leaf plum performs decorative functions and is excellent for harvesting for the winter. This variety is quite unpretentious, so it is easy to plant and grow in your garden, knowing some of the nuances.
plum variety "Pissardi"
Pissardi plum is valued for its decorative effect
although the fruits of the Pissardi plum are not large, but you can harvest a good crop
Grade description
The appearance of this variety helps the gardener to recognize it among other varieties without much zeal. It is a representative of the Rosaceae family. Consider its features.
Wood
It has a decorative look. It attracts attention due to the presence of a spreading crown, which gave it another name - plum spread wide. It is characterized by the following features:
- growth - from 5 to 9 meters, but there are giants up to 12 meters high;
- dense, sprawling crown;
- shoot color - red;
- shoot bark smooth and dark;
- the trunk is short, brown;
- annually the shoots become 20-25 cm larger;
- oval leaves;
- leaf length 5-7 cm;
- alternate placement of leaves;
- the color of the leaves is crimson or red;
- color does not change during the growing season;
- sheet length - from 4 to 6 cm;
- pale pink buds appear in April.
Fruit
Pissardi plum fruits have the following characteristics:
- a bountiful harvest;
- fruit size - 3 cm;
- weight ranges from 20 to 30 grams;
- the shape is round and cherry-plum similar to the fruit;
- fruit color - dark cherry;
- taste - sour-tart;
- inside there is a large oval-shaped bone.
How did the variety appear?
The homeland of the variety is Iran. Its name appeared thanks to the botanist Pissardi, who exported this variety, and then delivered it to Western Europe - to Paris. Gradually, red plum spread throughout Europe and in Russia, including.
Variety varieties
Scientists still have not decided whether to attribute this variety to fruit crops or to decorative. To date, several types of this unusual variety are distinguished:
- Pissardi early - grows up to 7 meters, medium leafy, thin shoots, bright red color.
- Cystena - a hybrid of Pissardi and sand cherry. A small tree, up to 2 meters high, is highly resistant to frost, so they are often planted in more northern areas.
- Pissardi Dark Purple - grows up to 6 m in height, has the lowest frost resistance. It can be planted only in regions where there is no frost.
Where is it growing?
In vivo grows in the regions:
- in the mountains of West Asia;
- Abkhazia;
- Western Georgia;
- Adjara.
What are the characteristics of Pissardi?
Pissardi gardeners choose depending on their taste preferences, and the main characteristics of the variety.
Edible fruit
Pissardi fruits are juicy drupes of dark cherry color. They are edible, but not everyone will like it, because their taste is sour and astringent. But even if there are not the most outstanding tastes, the plum contains a huge amount of useful micro and macro elements.
Flowering and pollination
The variety begins to bloom around April. The flowering period ends in about a month, when the tree is already covered with leaves. At this time, the flowers become pale pink and bloom on the peduncle of the same shade.
When the flowering period comes to an end, the flowers turn brown, the stamens have a bright crimson hue and a flower diameter of 2.5 cm. Plum flowers are considered very beautiful, and they also smell very nice.
Plums begin to ripen in August and can stay on tree branches until October. The life cycle of Pissardi depends on the region of growth and can last from 35 to 90 years.
Pissardi needs pollinating trees to create an abundant crop. Suitable for these purposes:
- Chinese plum
- other varieties of pissardi.
Drought and frost resistance
Plum coexists well in temperate climates - the tree calmly copes with drought and heat, and does not like excessive moisture, so it is not recommended to plant in places close to water bodies.
It has low frost resistance, extended and too severe frosts are not for her, since they are hard and painful for a tree, so plant a plum in warm and sunny areas.
Transportability and storage
If you collect the fruits 4-5 days before the final ripening, they will be able to better survive the transportation. If plums are needed for processing into compotes or preserves, then it is worth waiting for full ripening.
Productivity and fruiting features
Pissardi refers to trees with a high level of productivity - about 15 kg of fruits can be collected from one tree. Plums stay on the tree for almost the entire warm season.
Pros and cons of the variety
Plum, although it does not have amazing taste, nevertheless, it differs in a number of advantages:
- fruits hang on branches for a long time;
- non-capricious and unpretentious tree in care;
- foliage, inflorescences and fruits have a beautiful decorative appearance;
- able to adapt to adverse conditions, which allows you to grow this variety in the city;
- It is resistant to a large number of fungal infections and other diseases.
And a number of disadvantages:
- not the most delicious fruits;
- low level of frost resistance;
- the tree does not tolerate gusty winds and drafts;
- there should not be other plants nearby, since the plum does not accept the neighborhood.
Use in landscape design
The variety is very popular among landscape designers - it is great as a contrasting planting when creating landscape compositions, since against the background of green trees and shrubs this red-leafed beauty looks very impressive.
Also, this culture is used for landscaping alleys, parks, gardens and city streets. It is a constant component of both single and group plantings. A pair of cypress or acacia is often planted as a couple to Pissardi, because together this tandem looks very advantageous.
How the Pissardi red-leaf plum is used in landscaping, the gardener will tell and show in his video below:
Preparation and landing
Since Pissardi is an unpretentious variety, for its planting and for subsequent care you do not need to make a lot of effort - rather simple basics, thanks to which high-quality growth and a rich, stable crop will be provided.
We recommend additionally reading an article on how to plant and grow a plum.
Place and date
Pissardi is a very sun- and heat-loving plant. Plant trees on the south side of the garden, without strong winds and drafts, and also so that other trees do not cover this sink. Be sure to measure the groundwater level - the depth of their occurrence should not exceed 1.5 meters to the bottom of the hole, since Pissardi does not like excessive moisture. If this can not be avoided, then use expanded clay drainage.
Plant trees before the buds swell in the spring, so this will make it possible to root the plant in the soil before the onset of cold weather. But this does not mean that autumn is not suitable for planting. September is considered the best option, since cuttings will similarly have time to adapt to environmental conditions.
Neighborhood of cultures
This variety is not able to grow too close in relation to other plants, as it loves solitude and spaciousness around it. Take care that the tree is not surrounded by unfriendly neighbors. Only at a distance of 5 meters can you plant such crops:
- berry bushes;
- evergreen tree varieties;
- apple trees.
You can not plant next:
- red raspberry;
- pear.
Seedling selection and preparation
Planting material of the variety is divided into root and grafted. When choosing between open and closed roots, opt for the first option, as they are more developed and can better take root and grow.
Despite the fact that even large-sized plants (seedlings of 5 years and above) can be sold in nurseries, you should not rush to get such in the hope that you can get the crop faster. A common occurrence is the chopped-off roots of seedlings of this age, which indicates that they will take root a couple more years and during this time the younger seedlings will be able to catch up with and overtake them in development.
When choosing a seedling, consider the following points:
- Pay attention to the level of development of the root system. Plums with an age of 1-2 years should have from 3 to 5 main roots 25-30 cm long.
- The best choice of planting material happens in the fall. If the seedling was bought in the early autumn, then plant it immediately, without putting it off until spring, and if in late autumn, then dig them.
Landing instructions
To plant a seedling does not require large investments or resources. You need to have only a standard set of tools and materials:
- shovel for pits;
- soil baking powder;
- fertilizers;
- water;
- soft rope;
- peg to tie up the stalk.
The landing process takes place in the following order:
- Prepare a pit 50x70 cm in size (do it 2 weeks before planting), pour in a fertile layer of soil that is already mixed with compost and leave it in this state for 2 weeks.
- Install the landing stake.
- Place the seedling on the north side of the stake.
- Spread the roots and put them in a hole so that the root neck is at a distance of 3-5 cm from the ground, after which the roots can be covered with soil.
- Tamp the ground.
- After the planting process is completed, tie the drain to the peg, mulch the soil and water well.
Care Features
Caring for Pissardi plum largely coincides with caring for similar deciduous plants.
Watering
Even taking into account the region of growth and a calm attitude to drought, it is necessary to constantly and abundantly water the plum with water. It is advisable to do this every week from the second half of spring until the onset of autumn colds, pouring up to 60 liters of settled warm water on a planted tree.
Top dressing
In the first year after planting, the plum does not need fertilizers, but already in the second, the addition of fertilizing is a mandatory procedure and depending on the season, the feeding pattern will also change:
- Fall. Fertilize with humus, spreading half a bucket and potash fertilizers (potassium sulfate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, etc.) on one square meter.
- Spring. Use sodium humate or nitrogen fertilizers, which can accelerate the growth of annual growths.
- Fruiting period. Additional feeding from urea.
Woodworking and soil care
Always take care of the soil: loosen the soil so that the roots can receive oxygen, since the root system of the red-leaved plum is superficial and needs constant access to oxygen, remove weeds around the trunk. Do the loosening procedure after the next irrigation. This procedure will help get rid of weeds that can harm the crop, especially in the early years.
Mulch the soil in the spring (to warm the root zone and make it work actively) and in the fall (to prevent the root system from freezing during extreme cold).
Tree pruning
Pruning should be done on schedule in the spring. Use the shaping type of pruning and sanitary - the second is especially important, since before flowering a tree there should no longer be any sick or dry branches on it.
In the case of overgrowth, sanitary pruning will help to remove them and ensure the normal flow of sunlight.
If the rudiments of diseases or the influence of parasites were found on the tree, pruning can be done at any time of the year, since the main purpose of this event will be to save the tree.
Diseases and Pests
Despite a good level of immunity to diseases and pests, it can still be infected. The most common Pissardi plum diseases are:
- Powdery mildew - You can fight it with the help of fugnicides.
- Trunk necrosis - can be detected at an early stage and all affected areas need to be cut off immediately.
There are also several parasites that can cause trouble. In this kind of plum, it is a leaf maker and fruit moth - against them help chemicals (for example, bitoxibacillin and dendrobacillin), which need to spray the tree and the area around.
To avoid such problems, you should adhere to a number of simple rules:
- Cut the trees on time.
- Collect and remove all affected parts of the tree, rather than throwing them in place.
- Mulch the soil regularly and remove weeds.
- Fertilize and monitor the immunity of the tree.
- Treat with insecticides.
To combat rodents, such as hares, mice, you need to process tree trunks with whitewash or a solution of rosin.
Breeding
Pissardi can breed in several ways:
- Seeds To get started, sort them out, choosing the largest and healthiest specimens. After cleaning them, soak for four days, constantly changing the water. When the seeds dry, mix them with sawdust or sand and store for 6 months at a temperature of 0 to 10 degrees. After this procedure, the seeds can be planted in the ground to a depth of 70 cm. Usually this is done in spring or autumn.
- Root shoot - cut down the root in autumn that connected the shoot to an adult tree, and in spring, dig up the seedling and plant it in another place.
- Root cuttings - cut the roots of size 1.5x15 cm at a distance of 1 m from a young tree and 1.5 meters from an adult tree. Prepare a plot in the fall - add up to 9 kg of humus per 1 square meter, and in the spring they still dig and level it again. When the temperature outside becomes about 5 degrees, you can plant cuttings. Leave a few buds on the surface, water and mulch the soil with fertilizers.
What reviews do gardeners give?
Konstantin, 35 years old, summer resident, Rostov Region.We took Pissardi as a decorative element - an unusual color, the beauty of flowering - this plum was a great addition to our hedges in the country. The fruits were also harvested, but in terms of taste, the variety, unfortunately, is slightly inferior to the external ones - not for everybody. But this is only our opinion.
Alla, 48 years old, gardener, Moscow Region.Pissardi has been growing in our garden ever since my grandmother. I myself am interested in gardening relatively recently, so I had to look for information on how to care for this tree - as it turned out, the plum is quite unpretentious and did not require a lot of money and time. The tree brings stable harvests, from the obtained fruits we cook wonderful jam. I was satisfied.
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Pissardi is considered more an ornamental variety that grows in the southern regions and is very popular among landscape designers. The non-standard look will help create a unique style, and the fruits are sources of healthy vitamins and other beneficial substances.
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