Virgin cherry

Virgin cheremukha or Prunus virginiana is a tree that is assigned by scientific classification to the genus Sliv. Researchers believe that the homeland of the Virgin cherry can be considered the region of North America. Virgin cherry differs from other varieties of the plant in the characteristic red color of its fruits or berries. Often, the Virginia cherry is called red due to the colors of the plant fruits.

It is worth emphasizing that in its biological structure, as well as the characteristic features and properties of Virgin bird cherry, it is most similar to the common bird cherry widespread in our latitudes. Virgin cherry is considered an unpretentious and incredibly valuable fruit tree. Virgin bird cherry berries differ not only in their bright dark red color, but also in size. As a rule, the fruits of the virgin bird cherry do not exceed 8 mm in diameter.

The fruits of virgin bird cherry taste like an ordinary bird cherry. True, fresh berries of Virgin bird cherry may seem more acidic in taste in comparison with the fruits of other varieties of the plant. Usually the Virgin cherry tree does not exceed seven meters in height. It is believed that virgin cherry is most likely a shrub, not a tree. This is primarily due to the compact size of the plant. The average bush of Virgin bird cherry does not exceed four meters in height.

The virgin cherry blooms a little later than the usual bird cherry. During the flowering period, the entire bird cherry bush of the Virgin is strewn with white unusual flowers, which rather resemble the foam that enveloped the tree. This visual effect can be explained by the structure of the inflorescences of the virgin bird cherry. The thing is that the Virgin bird cherry blooms with brushes, which can reach a size of up to 15 cm in length. Professionals claim that virgin bird cherry belongs to important cultivated plants and has a much greater number of advantages over other species of plant.

For example, virgin bird cherry is less susceptible to diseases that are inherent in this plant species. Virgin cherry belongs to frost-resistant plants. therefore, the tree is often grown in our latitudes. The Virgin bird cherry tree perfectly tolerates the shadow, although it will be possible to observe the beautiful lace crown of the plant during flowering only in open and sunny areas. Particular attention should be paid to the chemical composition of virgin bird cherry berries.

As a result of scientific research, it was found that the fruits of Virgin bird cherry contain in their chemical composition unique natural compounds called amygdalin. According to amygdalin scientists, it has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system of the human body. Doctors assure that regular consumption of the fruits of Virgin bird cherry can become an excellent preventive, treated, as well as a general strengthening agent for maintaining human health.