Shcherbakov's Memory

Gamma mutant Zhukovskaya. Originator — VNIIGiSPR named after I.V. Michurin. Breeders of the variety: O.S. Zhukov, G.G. Nikiforova. Under state variety testing since 1995.

Medium-sized tree with a medium-dense, spherical crown. Shoots of medium length and thickness, straight, brownish. Buds conical, pointed, brown. Leaves large, elliptical, dark green, glossy, dense. Petiole of medium length and thickness. Flowers large, white.

Fruits large (4.5-5.0), one-dimensional, round in shape. Apex of the fruit rounded, base with a slight indentation. Fruit color dark burgundy, few lenticels. Flesh tender, juicy, yellow. Juice light red. Taste of the fruit is sour-sweet (taste rating 4.5-4.7 points). Dry matter content in fruits — 16.0%, sugars — 7.5%, acids — 1.40%, ascorbic acid — 12.0 mg/100g. Universal use variety. Peduncle of medium length, easily separates from the branch. Pit separates easily from the flesh, medium size.

Advantages of the variety: ecological resistance, high yield, large attractive fruits with excellent taste.

Disadvantages of the variety: no significant drawbacks identified.