Sweet Cherry 'Julia': Variety Description, Photos, Reviews

The "Yulia" cherry is one of the most popular varieties among gardeners in our country. This can be attributed to its tall stature and its unique ability to withstand winter. We'll share a description of the "Yulia" cherry variety, along with photos and reviews, in this article.

Cherry 'Julia': what is it like?

One of the most remarkable characteristics of the "Julia" cherry variety is its height. The tree can reach up to 8 meters in height, and its dense, oval crown can be seen from afar. It also creates a cool, shaded area beneath the tree, providing shelter from the summer heat. Most of the tree's branches grow at a right angle upward, with only the lower branches bending toward the ground.

Another outstanding characteristic of this variety is its rapid growth. In its first year, the cherry tree reaches a height of one meter. Unfortunately, this doesn't affect the speed of harvesting. "Julia" begins to bear fruit only four years after planting.

The fruit ripens at a medium rate. In warm climates, the first ripe berries appear on the tree in mid-July, but when grown in temperate climates, the harvest period shifts to late August. Up to four fruits form on a single inflorescence.

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As for the size of a single ripe berry, it measures approximately 23 millimeters in diameter. The "Yulia" cherry variety, as described on the packaging, has juicy flesh and a small pit, which accounts for only 8% of the berry's total weight. The fruit's color is delicate, ranging from reddish-yellow to pure red or pure yellow.

Important! The 'Julia' cherry is self-sterile, meaning that pollinator trees of other varieties must be grown nearby to ensure cross-pollination.

When describing the "Yulia" cherry variety (photo), many reviews highlight the berries' flavor. They are very sweet on their own, but the aftertaste is slightly tart. The flesh of this cherry is crisp, dense, and juicy.

Regarding the yield of the "Julia" cherry tree, the amount of fruit harvested increases with the tree's age. During the first few years of fruiting, the tree produces a modest harvest. However, by the eighth year, up to 25 kilograms of berries can be harvested, and after 10 years, this figure increases to 35 kilograms. Very old trees yield up to 100 kilograms of berries, provided the tree is cared for every season.

You can also try growing it. Revna cherries which visually resembles cherries, but has an exceptional taste.

Reviews of the cherry variety "Julia"

You can find out how accurate the description and photos of the Yulia cherry variety are from reviews from those who grow this unusually beautiful tree on their property.

Alla: "I planted the 'Julia' cherry tree three years ago, so I haven't had a chance to taste its fruit yet. But I always bought the 'Julia' variety at the market before, and that's what inspired me to grow my own 'Julia.' My tree is now about three meters tall and looks like a mature one. It grew so rapidly in the first year after planting, but it's slower now. I expect to harvest my first crop next year!"

Oksana: "The 'Julia' cherry tree is simply incredibly delicious, so sweet that you can't stop eating it. My grandmother grows one at her dacha. Of course, it's difficult because the tree is so tall; for example, she can't even prune it herself. We go help her, using a stepladder for pruning. We also use a ladder for picking the berries, as the tastiest berries are at the top, closer to the sun. 'Julia' tolerates even cold winters well; we've never had a summer harvest. So, I highly recommend trying it!"