– apples of paradise – apple trees with small decorative fruits that make excellent jam. In our gardens, hybrids and varieties of domestic apple trees with Chinese, Siberian, Ranetka and other apple trees are most often found.

Apple tree "Evereste"

During flowering (which lasts about 2 weeks), it is impossible to take your eyes off the apple tree, and the aroma from the white or pink flowers is simply dizzying. And when the fruits are formed, the trees are no less decorative. Apples on many varieties remain hanging until mid-winter, providing food for birds. Decorative apple trees reach a height of 3 to 10 meters depending on the variety, but can be easily shaped by pruning.

Chinese plum apple tree(Malusprunifolia), which comes from China, gets its name from its leaf shape, which resembles that of the Chinese plum tree. These are tall, unpretentious, drought-resistant trees (up to 10 m) with abundant fruiting even after harsh winters. In addition, they bloom very beautifully and profusely. Breeders have developed many forms with different sizes, crown shapes and fruit colors. The most common varieties are “Kitayka apricot” and “Kitayka Saninskaya”.

There are well-known frost-resistant varieties bred by Ivan Vladimirovich Michurin: “Dessert Chinese”, “Aniseed Chinese” and “Early golden Chinese”.

In the gardens of the Moscow region you can find winter-hardy Canadian variety "Kerr" with a good crown that does not require formative pruning. The variety has beautiful, non-shattering dark red fruits that can be used to decorate the New Year's table. Apples are delicious both fresh and in preparations: compotes, preserves, jams, marmalade, juices, wine, cider.

Quite often you can find them on sale now. variety "Royalty" with pink flowers and purple fruits up to 2 cm in diameter. Only the blossoming leaves with a purple tint are very beautiful in this variety.

Variety "Ola" Delights with bronze-red foliage, pink flowers and pink-purple apples.

Extraordinarily beautiful Niedzwiedzki apple tree during flowering: the buds are red-violet, and the flowers are bright raspberry-purple. The apples of this apple tree are dark red-violet and up to 2 cm in diameter.

Variety "Transitional" the latest blooming has creamy white flowers and yellow apples with a reddish side.

Scab resistant variety "Long", brought from the USA, will annually delight you with an abundance of bright red small apples.

The most frost-resistant ornamental apple trees are apple tree varieties th (Malusbaccata), Siberian. They can withstand frosts down to -50 degrees. But the fruits of the varieties are very small, like currants, yellow, red and orange. All varieties are simply amazing when flowering. U varieties "Hopa" the flowers are purple-pink with a lilac tint, while the variety “StreetParade” has pink buds and white flowers.

Highly winter-hardy, medium-sized ranetki apple trees were obtained by crossing Siberian apple trees with large-fruited varieties. The most famous are “Ranetka Ermolaeva” and “Ranetka purple”.

Good winter-hardy, well-fruiting varieties have been bred from crossing Ranetki with domestic apple varieties (“Melba”, “Papirovka”, “Pepin saffron”, etc.): “Winter Saffron”, “Altai Dove”, “Scarlet Flower”, “Malinka”, etc. .

Location, soil

Ornamental apple trees grow well in sunny or semi-shaded places. In the lowlands, where cold air accumulates, they can freeze in the first years. Groundwater on the site should be located no higher than 2 meters to the soil level.

The soil for ornamental apple trees is prepared in the same way as for ordinary ones. Recommended composition: garden soil, peat, humus (compost), sand in a ratio of 2:1:1:0.5. For one tree, 100-120 g of any granular complex fertilizer is added to this mixture.

Landing

Ornamental apple trees with an open root system in the Moscow region are recommended to be planted in the spring: March-April or in the fall: from September 15 to October 10-15. Before planting, seedlings are soaked for 6-12 hours in a solution of any root stimulant (, humate, etc.), or you can use folk remedies. Before planting, you need to carefully examine the roots: broken and diseased ones are cut off to healthy tissue, and the sections are sprinkled with charcoal. Plant the apple tree in pre-prepared soil. The pit for planting is prepared in advance, at least 2 weeks in advance. When planting in spring, it is better to dig a hole in the fall. The recommended size of the planting hole is 50x60 cm. Please note that the soil will settle a little after planting, pulling the seedling with it. Therefore, we plant the apple tree so that the root collar (who doesn’t know what it is, look at it) is 4-5 cm above ground level, making a mound of soil. The roots need to be carefully straightened and completely covered with soil, compacting it. After planting, water the seedling thoroughly; you can use the root stimulator solution in which the apple tree was soaked, diluting it with water. Then the soil will definitely be added.

If an ornamental apple tree is purchased in a container, then it can be planted throughout the entire gardening period. Before planting, the container with the seedling should also be soaked in a solution of any stimulant or simply in water until air bubbles appear on the surface of the water (about 20-30 minutes).

Care

Ornamental apple trees, although they are less demanding on growing conditions than garden apple trees, require mandatory watering in dry summers. (2-3 buckets per tree).

Application in landscape design

The decorative apple tree looks great as a tapeworm on the lawn. However, ornamental apple trees can be used to form a hedge.

There are about 50 species and more than 190 cultivated varieties of ornamental apple trees.

Ornamental apple trees are unpretentious to their growing conditions. Planting a decorative apple tree with red leaves is considered especially chic. This plant allows you to create bright accents and decorate even shady corners of the garden.

In cultivation it is a low tree, which rarely reaches 10 meters at the top of its crown. Ornamental apple trees can also be shrubby forms of the crop. In the absence of pruning, the crown is formed in the form of an irregular oval or ball.

Some varieties can bear fruit successfully, but the fruits do not have pleasant organoleptic properties.

The color of the bark of the stem part can vary from pastel gray to rich brown. When choosing a variety of ornamental apple tree, the shape and color of the leaf blade deserves special attention. Some species are presented with a red color and a long period of not falling leaves in the autumn. This allows you to create magnificent landscapes even with a poor soil mixture and unfavorable weather conditions.

Most varieties of ornamental apple trees have dense foliage of a rich green color, which transforms into a yellow and red riot of colors only in late August - early September. The average length of an ellipsoid or plum-shaped leaf is 100 mm.

During the flowering period, the entire crown is densely covered with fragrant flowers, which can reach a diameter of 40 mm. The main color is white, which can have various shades of pink, peach, ivory, etc. Single flowers are collected into bouquets of inflorescences using stems.

Fruit formation begins immediately after flowering. In the center of each flower there is a receptacle, which gradually grows and fills with pulp. The outer color of the fruit is first green, then, as it ripens, it changes to yellow and red.

These trees have fantastic resistance to adverse environmental factors. This is a frost-resistant crop that grows successfully even in the northern regions of our country.

Planting ornamental apple trees

It is best to plant such apple trees in the spring, before the first buds appear, or in the fall, in September and the first half of October. Young seedlings up to 4 years old can be planted in both spring and autumn, but older ones, which do not adapt well to a new place, can only be planted in autumn.

Particular attention should be paid to the distance to neighboring plants. For ornamental apple trees, it is necessary to provide a lot of free space; they should not grow in close proximity to large plants. For each plant, you need to leave as much space as its crown will spread in adulthood: the diameter of a tree of a particular variety should be the main guideline. The classic option is an area of ​​about 5-6 m (respectively, a distance of 2-3 m to neighboring crops).

For ornamental apple trees, you need to dig large planting holes in advance, preferably in the fall of the previous year or at least 1 month before planting. The diameter of the planting hole is about 80 cm and the depth is about 1 m - ideal. The soil removed from the holes must be replaced with a special substrate. A two-fold portion of sand and a three-fold portion of humus are mixed with the leaf soil. If possible, 250-300 g of complete mineral fertilizer is mixed into the soil. Without pre-planting improvement, apple trees will take a long time to take root and will take a lot of time to achieve the desired size. The planting depth is similar to all apple trees: the root collar should be 5-10 cm above the ground level.

Caring for ornamental apple trees and pest control

Apple trees need fertile, well-drained soil. The planting site should be located in the sun; heavily shaded areas are not suitable for these trees. Moderate watering is required; water stagnation should not be allowed. It is recommended to mulch decorative apple trees. Peat, sawdust, conifer bark, and nut shells are suitable for this.

In the spring, it is necessary to carry out disease prevention and spray the trees with insecticides.

If you do not plan to eat the fruits of ornamental apple trees, you can destroy pests during flowering and fruiting. However, it is still not recommended to do this if there may be children on the site, who are often attracted by delicious small apples. The fruits also serve as food for birds, which may be harmed by the toxins. Therefore, in order to avoid poisoning by toxic substances, pest control of ornamental apple trees with chemicals is carried out before the beginning of the growing season.

Ornamental apple trees, like fruit trees, are most susceptible to scab, powdery mildew, and bacteria that cause a disease known as blight. If a burn occurs, the tree must be destroyed, as this dangerous disease quickly and actively spreads throughout the garden.

Propagation of ornamental apple trees

Ornamental types of apple trees can be propagated by seeds. They are sown immediately after harvest in early autumn or after stratification for 1.5-2 months at the end of autumn.

Only rare species and varietal apple trees with improved characteristics that are not transmitted by seed are propagated exclusively by grafting.

Cuttings are not the most productive, but acceptable method. For most apple trees, the survival rate does not exceed 5-15%, even when treated with growth stimulants.

Varieties of ornamental apple trees

Ornamental floribunda apple tree (Malus floribunda)

Luxurious Japanese apple tree - apple tree (Malus floribunda). Suitable for small cottages, because... it is up to 4 m high. It is often a shrub with outstretched, sometimes prickly branches and ovoid dark green leaves, 4-8 cm long. The flowers are very abundant, carmine-red in buds, pale pink after blooming, 2.5- in diameter 3.0 cm, in bunches of 4-7 on purple pedicels; bloom in May. The fruits are spherical, small, 1-2 cm in diameter, reddish-yellow; ripen in September. One of the most decorative apple trees.

Ornamental Pallas apple tree (Malus pallasiana)

The snow-white beauty is the Pallas apple tree, or Siberian apple tree (Malus pallasiana) - a tree up to 3-5 m high or a shrub with a rounded crown. The leaves are ovate, 2.5-8 cm long. The flowers are white on long pedicels, 2-3.5 cm in diameter, 4-8 in umbellate inflorescences; bloom in May-June. The fruits are spherical, yellow with a red tint, up to 1 cm in diameter; ripen in September. Homeland: Eastern Siberia, Far East, Northern China, Mongolia.

Sargent's decorative apple tree(Malus sargentii)

A modest Japanese beauty, the Sargent apple tree (Malus sargentii) is a shrub 1 to 3 m high with horizontally spread branches, often with thorns. The leaves are ovate, often three-lobed, 5-8 cm long, dark green, orange and yellow in autumn. The flowers are white, on bare stalks, 5-6 in bunches; bloom in May. The fruits are almost spherical, about 1 cm in diameter, dark red with a waxy coating; ripen in September. Decorative during flowering and fruiting.

Decorative plum-leaved or Chinese apple tree (Malus prunifolia)

This is a tree or shrub up to 10 m high with pubescent young shoots. The leaves are ovate, 5-10 cm long, dark green, slightly shiny, yellow or bronze in autumn. The flowers are large, 3 cm in diameter, white, 5-10 in umbellate inflorescences; bloom in May. The fruits are spherical, up to 2-3 cm in diameter on long stalks, yellow or red, sour, edible apples (paradise); They ripen in September and do not fall off for a long time. Decorative during flowering and fruiting. Resistant to fungal diseases. Homeland: Northeast China.

Decorative apple tree Tsumi (Malus x zumi)

Apple tree Tsumi ( Malus X zumi) - possibly a hybrid of the Manchurian variety of berry apple and Siebold. A small tree with a dense, spherical crown up to 6 (12) m high. The leaves are oblong-ovate on long shoots, noticeably lobed, 4-9 cm long. The flowers are numerous, 2.5-3 cm in diameter, pink in buds, open white ; bloom in May-June. The fruits are spherical, red, about 1 cm in diameter; ripen in September. Decorative during flowering and fruiting.

Ornamental Scheidecker apple tree (Malus Scheideckeri)

Scheidecker apple tree (Malus Scheideckeri) is a low tree up to 3.5 m high, with a dark brown trunk and fissured bark. The branches are light brown with an orange tint and light lenticels. The leaves are oval, sharp-toothed, dark green. The flowers are pale pink, semi-double, up to 3.5 cm in diameter, dark pink in buds. The fruits are round or elongated-ovoid, bright yellow. Its decorative form "Red Jade" (red fruits) is interesting.

Ornamental apple tree Weeping or riverside

It was introduced into selection in an almost unchanged, wild form. In nature, it is found almost everywhere on the North American continent. With proper care, it grows up to 12 meters in height and has long flexible branches, which bend towards the ground during the growth of leaf mass and ripening of fruits. That is why this decorative apple tree received the name “Weeping”. It will grow well in all regions of our country, since it is not afraid of even severe frosts due to the dense layer of bark.

Ornamental apple tree Ola (Malus hybridus Ola)

The low ornamental apple tree of the Ola variety was bred in Poland. It prefers moist to moderately moist soils. Blooms profusely in sunny places, tolerates partial shade. Due to the fact that the plant does not grow higher than 5 meters, it is used for decorative landscaping in gardens and residential areas. The unusually elegant, openwork crown of the tree in spring is covered with a cap of large pink flowers and exudes a wonderful aroma.

Decorative apple tree of Makovetsky district

A tree or bush with a smooth, spherical crown up to 2 m in diameter and burgundy-colored branches. The leaves are red when blooming and gradually acquire a dark green color with a burgundy tint. Blooms in July with large bright red flowers. The fruits are bright red and edible. Light-loving. Prefers moist and fertile soils. Resistant to diseases. Highly winter-hardy.

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Apple tree Volodarka

The apple tree is the most common tree in our gardens. Apple tree varieties are divided into: summer, autumn and winter.

Their main differences are in the ripening period and shelf life.

We present to you the most popular varieties of apple trees with photos, names and descriptions.

Summer varieties of apple trees

Summer varieties of apple trees ripen early and are not stored well.

Padding

Padding- an apple tree of medium height, has a round-oval, densely leafy crown. The variety is medium-winter-hardy, resistant to pests and diseases. But the exception is scab, which can seriously affect the tree in rainy years. The apple tree begins to bear fruit 4-5 years after planting. The variety produces a harvest almost every year. The fruits reach ripeness in mid-August. Their shelf life is about 10-15 days. Apples are characterized by very low transportability. The average size of the fruit is 100 grams, it has a round-conical shape and a seam that is observed along its entire surface. The apple is pale yellow in color and has a sweet and sour taste.

Apple Melba

Variety Melba- an apple tree of medium height, with a broadly oval crown. The variety is moderately winter-hardy and is often damaged by scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-6 years. The variety produces a harvest every year. The fruits reach ripeness at the end of August. Storage duration is about 30 days. Apples are characterized by excellent transportability. The average size of the fruit is 100 - 120 g, it has a rounded-conical shape and stripes with a bright red blush, which occupy a significant part of the surface. The color of the apple is greenish-white. The pulp is white, tender and sweet and sour in taste.

Apples Stark Erliest

- an apple tree of medium height, has a broad pyramidal compact crown. The variety is winter-hardy and may be slightly affected by scab and powdery mildew. The apple tree begins to bear fruit in the 4th year. The variety produces a harvest almost every year. The fruits begin to ripen a week earlier than those of Papirovka. Storage duration is about 20 days. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it has a round-conical shape and its entire surface is covered with a bright red blurred blush. The color of the fruit is greenish-yellow. The pulp is juicy and sweet and sour in taste. Apples ripen unevenly, so it is better to remove them in 2-3 doses.

Variety Early sweet- the apple tree is weak-growing, has a flat-rounded crown. The variety is winter-hardy and well resistant to scab. At 3-4 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The variety produces a harvest almost every year. The fruits begin to ripen 10-12 days earlier than those of Papirovka. The average size of an apple is 90-100 g, it has a flat-round shape. The color of the fruit is light yellow. Characteristics of the pulp are white color and sweet taste.

Apple tree White filling

Variety White filling- an apple tree of medium height, has a pyramidal crown in young trees and round in adults. The variety is moderately winter-hardy and can be easily affected by scab. In the 2-3rd year, an apple tree grafted on a dwarf rootstock begins to bear fruit, and in the 5-6th year on a vigorous rootstock. The variety produces a harvest every year. Fruit ripeness occurs in August. Storage duration is three months. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has a round-conical or broadly ovoid shape. The color of the fruit is greenish-yellow. Characteristics of the pulp are its white color, tenderness, juiciness and sweet and sour taste.

Apple Borovinka

Borovinka- an apple tree of medium height. The variety is winter-hardy, is very susceptible to scab and therefore the ripe fruits quickly fall off. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-6 years. The variety produces a harvest almost every year. Fruit ripeness occurs in August - early September. The shelf life of apples is 2-4 weeks. The average weight of an apple is 100 g, it has a flat-round shape with a striped blush. The fruit is yellow in color, has juicy pulp and a sweet and sour taste.

Bellefleur-Chinese- a tree of medium height. Medium yield variety. The apple tree produces a harvest almost every year. The average weight of the fruit is 100 g. The apple has a sweet and sour taste.

Grushovka Moskovskaya- winter-hardy variety. The apple tree is tall, has a spherical or broad pyramidal crown. It produces a harvest almost every year. The fruits begin to mature at the beginning of August and are not transportable. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it is light white in color, has juicy pulp and a sweet and sour taste.

Golden Chinese apple tree

Chinese Golden- an apple tree of medium height, has a broom-shaped crown in young trees and a weeping crown in older trees. The variety is winter-hardy and is often damaged by scab. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of July and then quickly fall off. The average size of an apple is 80 g, the flesh is yellowish in color, juicy, with a good sour-sweet taste and a very pleasant aroma.

Candy

- winter-hardy variety. At the 2-3rd year, the apple tree begins to bear fruit on a dwarf rootstock, and at the 5th year - on a strongly growing rootstock. The fruits begin to mature at the beginning of August. The average size of an apple is 80-150 g, it has a round-conical shape. The fruit is green-yellow in color with brown stripes and has a sweet taste.

Apple Tree Dream- a tree of medium height. The variety is winter-hardy, high-yielding, and resistant to scab. In the 4th year, the apple tree begins to bear fruit on a seed rootstock, and in the 2nd year - on a dwarf rootstock. The variety produces a harvest every year. The fruits begin to mature in August. The average size of an apple is 200 g. on a dwarf rootstock and 100-150 gr. on the seed stage, it has a rounded conical shape and a bright red streaked blush. The fruit is cream-colored and sweet and sour in taste.

Mironchik

Mironchik- winter-hardy variety. The tree is vigorous, durable, and has a high crown. The fruits begin to ripen in mid-August. Their shelf life is about 1 month. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it is yellow in color, has rough yellow flesh and a sweet taste.

Suislepskoe- an apple tree of medium height, has a round, densely leafy, or broadly pyramidal crown. The variety is winter-hardy. At 3-4 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit on a dwarf rootstock, and at 6-7 years - on a very tall rootstock. Fruits begin to mature in August - early September. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has a flat, round shape with a pink striped blush. The apple is white-yellow in color, has white, aromatic, fine-grained flesh and a sweet and sour taste.

- apple tree of medium height, compact. At 4-5 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The variety produces a harvest every year. The fruits begin to ripen earlier than those of the White filling. Apples are shelf-stable and transportable. The average size of the fruit is 60-70 grams, it is juicy and sweet and sour in taste.

Yandykovskoe- The apple tree is tall and has a dense crown. The variety is winter-hardy, tolerates drought well and is not damaged by diseases. At 5-6 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The variety produces a harvest every year. Removable maturity of the fruits begins in the third decade of July. The shelf life of apples is about 3 weeks. The average size of the fruit is 100-150 g, it has a flat round shape, a blurred striped blush and a sweet and sour taste.

Autumn varieties of apple trees

Scarlet anise

Variety Anise scarlet- the tree is tall, has a broad pyramidal crown. The variety is winter-hardy and drought-resistant, but weakly resistant to black crayfish. The apple tree begins to bear fruit 6-7 years after planting. The fruits begin to mature at the beginning of September. The tree's yield is 200-300 kg. Duration of storage of apples before the beginning of winter. The average size of the fruit is 50 - 70 g, it has a flat, round, slightly ribbed shape. The color of the apple is green with a dark cherry blush and a waxy coating. And its pulp is juicy and sweet and sour in taste. The disadvantage of this variety is that it bears fruit periodically.

Anise striped- the apple tree is tall, has a wide pyramidal dense crown. The variety is winter-hardy and drought-resistant, but fruits and leaves can be affected by scab. At 6-7 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The variety produces a harvest every year. The fruits begin to mature at the end of August. Tree yield is up to 250 kg. The fruits are stored until February. The average size of an apple is 70 g, it has a flattened round or ribbed shape. The fruit is light green in color with a speckled, striped blush, has white, fine-grained, juicy pulp and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is its high yield and winter hardiness.

- an apple tree of medium height, has a compact, sparse crown. The variety is winter-hardy, but can be severely affected by scab. At 4-5 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The variety produces a harvest every year. Fruits begin to mature in mid-September. Tree yield is up to 75 kg.

The fruits are stored for about three months. The average size of an apple is 90 g, it has a round-oval shape. The fruit is greenish-cream in color with a red blush, has white, juicy flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the good winter hardiness of apples and the excellent dessert taste of the fruit.

Apple Auxis

Auxis- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and moderately resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-6 years. The variety produces a harvest every year. Fruits begin to mature in September.

The average size of an apple is 140 g, it has a flattened round or turnip-shaped shape. The fruit is light yellow in color with a red blush, has yellow, dense, juicy, aromatic pulp and a sweet and sour taste. Apples are stored until January, and in the refrigerator until March. The advantage of the variety is the good commercial and consumer quality of the fruit.

Apple Baltika

Apple tree Baltika- the tree is tall, has a paniculate crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at the age of 5. The variety produces a harvest every year. The fruits begin to mature at the beginning of September.

Tree yield is up to 200 kg. The fruits are stored for about two months. The average size of an apple is 120 g, it has a round or turnip-shaped shape. The fruit is yellow in color with a striped pink blush, has white, dense, juicy flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is good commercial quality of fruits and high yield.

Bessemyanka Michurinskaya

Bessemyanka Michurinskaya- The apple tree is tall, has a spreading, dense crown. The variety is winter-hardy and well resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-7 years. Fruits begin to mature in September. Tree yield is up to 130 kg. The fruits are stored until December. The average size of an apple is 130 g, it has a round or flat round shape. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color with orange and red streaks and stripes. The pulp is greenish-yellow, juicy, tender with a sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is the uneven ripening of the fruits - therefore, part of the harvest is shed, but the advantage is high-quality fruits.

Zhigulevskoe

Apple tree Zhigulevskoe- a tree of medium height, has a wide pyramidal, sparse crown. The variety is affected by scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-6 years. The fruits begin to mature at the beginning of September. Tree yield is up to 200 kg. The fruits are stored until January. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it has a flat round shape. The fruit is golden-yellow in color with an orange or red blush, has juicy flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the good commercial and taste quality of the fruit.

Cinnamon new

Cinnamon new- the apple tree is tall, has a highly rounded, dense crown. The variety is winter-hardy and has good scab resistance. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at the age of 5-7 and produces irregular harvests. The fruits begin to mature at the beginning of September. Apples are stored until January.

The average size of an apple is 130-160 g, it has a flat, round, conical shape. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color with a speckled, striped blush, has light cream, tender, juicy flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the good commercial quality of the fruit.

Cinnamon Striped

Cinnamon Striped- an apple tree of medium height, with a broad pyramidal or rounded crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to grow at 6-8 years old. The fruits reach ripeness in mid-September. Storage duration is 2 months.

The average size of an apple is 80-90 g, it has a flattened, turnip-shaped shape. The color of the fruit is greenish-yellow with dark red outlined stripes and specks, has yellow-white, tender flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is its late entry into fruiting.

Beauty of Sverdlovsk

Variety Krasa Sverdlovsk- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 4-6 years. The fruits reach ripeness at the end of September. Tree productivity is up to 70-100 kg. The fruits are stored until March-April. The average size of an apple is 120-160 g, it has a wide-round or round-conical shape. The fruit is cream-colored with a crimson-red blush, has light cream, juicy flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the good commercial and taste quality of the fruits, as well as their long shelf life and high content of ascorbic acid.

Oryol garland

Oryol garland- an apple tree of short stature, has a rounded, dense crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 4-5 years. The tree has a high yield. Apples reach ripeness in mid-September.

Shelf life until mid-February. The average size of an apple is 90 g, it has a turnip shape. The color of the fruit is golden yellow with a red blush. And its flesh is greenish-white in color, juicy, tender, fine-grained and sweet and sour in taste.

Autumn striped

Autumn striped- The apple tree is tall, has a widely rounded crown. The variety is moderately winter-hardy, but has good regenerative ability and is slightly affected by scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 6-8 years. Fruits reach ripeness at the end of September. Tree yield is up to 200 kg. The fruits are stored until November-December. The average weight of an apple is 120 g; it has a round-conical, slightly ribbed shape. The color of the fruit is light yellow, with a speckled, striped blush of orange and red. The apple pulp is white, tender, and has a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is good apple yield and excellent fruit quality.

Apples Riga Dove

Riga Dove- an apple tree of medium height, has a widely rounded, dense crown. The variety is moderately winter-hardy and resistant to fruit rot and scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 4-6 years. The tree bears fruit periodically. Picking maturity of the fruit begins in mid-September, and 1-2 months after harvesting, consumer maturity begins.

Apples are stored until December. The average size of the fruit is 120 g, it has an elongated conical shape. When picked, the apple is greenish-white, and when ripe it is milky-white in color with a blurred blush, has white, juicy flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage is poor transportability of the fruit.

September- the apple tree is tall, has a pyramidal crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-7 years. Fruits begin to mature in mid-September. Tree yield is up to 140 kg. The average size of an apple is 130 g, it has a round-conical shape. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color with faint stripes, has yellowish, juicy, tender flesh and a sweet and sour taste. Apples can be stored for 2 months. The advantage of the variety is the good quality of the fruit.

Tambovskoe

Tambovskoe- the apple tree is tall, has a spreading, rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and has poor resistance to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-7 years. The fruits begin to mature at the beginning of September. The tree's yield is good, but irregular. The average size of an apple is 130 g; it has an oval-conical shape with bright red specks. The fruit is light cream in color, has snow-white, fine-grained, juicy pulp and a wine-sweet taste. Apples are stored for about 2-3 months. The advantage of the variety is good marketability and excellent taste of the fruit.

Apple Uralets

Uralets- the apple tree is tall, has a strong, dense, pyramidal crown. The variety is winter-hardy and well resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years. Fruits reach ripeness from late August to early September. The tree's yield is 70 kg. The average size of an apple is 40-60 g; it has a round-conical, truncated shape with a bright carmine striped blush. The fruit is cream-colored, has juicy, fine-grained, tender pulp and a sweet and sour taste. Apples can be stored for about 2 months. The advantage of the variety is winter hardiness, early fruiting and good yield.

Ural liquid- the apple tree is tall, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and well resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years. The fruits reach ripeness in early September. Their shelf life is about two months. The average size of an apple is 40 g, it has a round shape.

The fruit is light yellow in color, has white, juicy, medium-grained pulp and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is winter hardiness and good adaptive properties.

Saratov saffron

Saratov saffron- the variety is winter-hardy, well resistant to powdery mildew and scab. The apple tree is of medium height, has a rounded or broadly pyramidal crown of medium density. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-6 years. The fruits ripen in mid-September. The tree's yield is 150 kg. The shelf life of the fruit is until December. The average size of an apple is 120-160 g, it has an elongated or round-conical shape, with red speckled stripes. The fruit is yellow-green in color, has creamy, dense, fine-grained, juicy pulp and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the good taste and commercial quality of the fruit.

Winter varieties of apple trees

Antonovka vulgare

Antonovka vulgare- the apple tree is tall, has an oval crown. The variety is winter-hardy, but can be affected by scab. It begins to bear fruit at 7-8 years. Fruits begin to mature in mid-September. The tree's yield is 200 kg. The fruits are stored for about three months. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has a round, slightly flattened shape. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color, has yellow, juicy flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is the frequency of fruiting of the tree and the short shelf life of apples. And the advantage is good yield and excellent quality of fruits.

Aport- a medium-winter-hardy variety. The apple tree is tall and has a flat, rounded crown. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-6 years. Harvesting maturity of fruits begins in the second ten days of September. The average size of an apple is 220-250 g, it has a broad conical shape with a red blush. The fruits are stored until January-February. The apple is yellow-green in color, has green-yellow, tender, fine-grained flesh and a sweet and sour taste.

Aphrodite

Aphrodite- the apple tree is tall, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and excellent resistance to scab. The fruits begin to ripen on September 15-20. Storage duration until the end of December. The average size of an apple is 125 g; it has a medium flattened, widely ribbed shape with stripes and specks of a dark crimson color. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color. Its pulp is white, juicy, finely grained and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is the good commercial and consumer quality of apples.

Aelita— the variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and excellent resistance to scab. The tree is tall and has a broad pyramidal crown of medium density. At 5-6 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The tree can produce a harvest every year. The fruits begin to ripen in early September. The apple tree yield is 140 c/ha. The fruits are stored until the beginning of January. The average size of an apple is 120 g, it has a round-conical, regular shape. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color. Its pulp is juicy, yellow, fine-grained and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of this variety is its excellent apple yield.

Bezhin meadow

Bezhin meadow- a large apple tree with a rounded crown. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and excellent resistance to scab. The fruits begin to ripen on September 15-20. They are stored until February. The average size of an apple is 150 g; it has an oblong, widely ribbed shape.

The fruit is yellow-green with a crimson blush. And its pulp is tender, juicy, fine-grained with a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the yield and excellent transportability of the fruit.

Belarusian synap

Belarusian synap- the apple tree is tall, has a wide pyramidal crown of medium density. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and excellent resistance to scab. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September. Storage duration is until the end of April - beginning of May. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has an oval shape with a pink-red dull blush on the sunny side. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color. Its pulp is green, dense, fine-grained and sweet and sour in taste. The disadvantage of this variety is the low juiciness and satisfactory taste of the fruit. And the advantage is the winter hardiness and long-lasting shelf life of apples.

Apple Berkutovskoe

Berkutovskoe- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and drought-resistant, but can be affected by powdery mildew. The tree bears fruit annually. The average size of an apple is 150 grams, it has a round shape and dark red stripes throughout the fruit. The pulp is greenish-yellow in color, juicy, dense, fine-grained and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is its compact crown, abundant annual fruiting and good keeping quality of the fruit.

Bogatyr

Bogatyr- The apple tree is tall, has a spreading sparse crown. The variety is medium-winter-hardy and resistant to scab. Fruiting begins at 6-7 years, after budding. Fruiting is annual. The apple tree yield is 50 kg. Marketability of fruits is about 89%. They are stored for 250 days. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has a flattened round shape with a noticeable edge on the surface. The fruit is light green. Its pulp is white, juicy and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is the abundant annual yield and long shelf life of apples.

Bolotovskoe

Bolotovskoe- the apple tree is above average size, has a rounded crown. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and excellent resistance to scab. Fruits reach ripeness in early September. The tree's yield is 130 c/ha. They are stored until mid-February. The average size of an apple is 150-160 g, it has a flattened, widely ribbed shape. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color. Its pulp is green, juicy, dense with a sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is that the fruits fall off if they are picked late. The advantage is high yield and excellent quality of apples.

Bratchud- dwarf apple tree, has a flat-round crown. The variety is winter-hardy and can be affected by scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit after grafting in 3-4 years. The tree bears fruit regularly. The fruits are stored for 140 days. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it has an oblong-round shape. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color. Its pulp is white, slightly juicy, coarse-grained and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is high yield and good commercial and taste quality of the fruit.

Bryanskoe

Bryanskoe- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded, medium-density crown. The variety is winter-hardy and not resistant to fruit rot. At 3-4 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The tree's yield is 270-350 c/ha. The fruits are stored until February. The average size of an apple is 150 g, and the maximum is 300 grams; it has a round or slightly ribbed shape. The fruit is green. Its pulp is white, juicy and sweet and sour in taste. The disadvantage of this variety is the short shelf life of the fruit. And the advantage is resistance to scab, productivity, non-shattering, as well as high commercial and consumer quality of the fruit.

Venyaminovskoe

Venyaminovskoe- The apple tree is large, has a rounded, medium-density crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The fruits begin to ripen on September 15-20. The tree's yield is 150 c/ha. The fruits are stored until February. The average size of an apple is 130 g; it has a medium flattened, conical, widely ribbed or beveled shape. The apple is greenish in color, has white, greenish, dense, coarse-grained, juicy pulp and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is high yield and good commercial quality of the fruit.

Veteran- a tree of medium height, has a spherical, compact crown of medium density. The variety is medium-winter-hardy and resistant to scab. At 4-5 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit after planting. The fruits begin to ripen until the end of September and are stored in the refrigerator until mid-March. Tree productivity is 220 c/ha. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it has a slightly flattened shape. The apple is yellowish-green in color, has brownish-yellow, tender, juicy flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is the shedding of leaves. And the advantage is high yield, suitability for intensive gardening, good commercial and consumer quality of the fruit.

Vita- an apple tree of medium height, with a sparse, drooping crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The tree's yield is moderate with variable frequency. The fruits begin to ripen in early September. Storage duration until the end of March. The average size of an apple is 140 g, it has a flattened, ribbed, regular shape. The apple is greenish in color, has dense, greenish flesh and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the long shelf life of the fruit.

Knight- The apple tree is large, has a drooping crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September - beginning of October and they are stored until May. The average size of an apple is 140 g, it has a conical or round-conical shape. The color of the apple is yellowish-green. Its pulp is white, juicy and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is high productivity, long-term shelf life and good quality of fruits.

Cherry

Cherry- an apple tree of medium height, has a round or flat-round, dense crown. The variety is moderately winter-hardy and also moderately resistant to fungal diseases. The fruits begin to ripen in early September. Shelf life until mid-February. The average size of an apple is 115 g, greenish-yellow in color. It has white, tender, fine-grained, juicy pulp and a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the excellent dessert taste of the fruit and high yield.

Star

Star- the apple tree is vigorous, has a wide, spreading, slightly drooping crown. The variety is medium-winter-hardy and resistant to apple scab. At 5-7 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit, after budding. The fruits are stored until February-March. The tree bears fruit annually. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has a flattened, round shape with slightly visible ribs. The color of the apple is light green with a red blush. And its flesh is green, juicy, fine-grained with a sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is that the fruits become small over time and therefore require regular pruning. And the advantage is the good taste of the fruit and its long shelf life.

Health

Health- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded, dense crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The fruits begin to ripen in early September. Shelf life until mid-February. The tree's yield is 230 c/ha. The average size of an apple is 140 g, it has a flattened, regular shape. The apple is greenish-yellow in color with red speckles and wide blurred stripes. Its pulp is green, juicy, tender, fine-grained and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is high yield and good quality of fruits.

Winter striped- an apple tree of medium height, has an elongated rounded crown. The variety is moderately winter-hardy; the leaves can be affected by scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years. Apples begin to ripen at the end of September. Storage duration until early April. The tree's yield is 80 kg. The average size of an apple is 140-170 g, it has a flat-round or rounded shape. The apple is greenish-yellow in color with red streaks and stripes. And its flesh is cream-colored, loose, juicy, tender, with a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the annual fruiting of the tree, long-term shelf life, beautiful shape and good taste of the fruit.

Amazing

Amazing- an apple tree of medium height, has a spherical crown. The variety is characterized by average winter hardiness and excellent resistance to powdery mildew and scab. At 6-7 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The tree's yield is 200 c/ha. Maximum shelf life of fruits is 250 days. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it has an elongated conical, even shape. The color of the apple is greenish-yellow with a red blush. Its pulp is white, juicy, fine-grained and sweet and sour in taste. The disadvantage of this variety is that it can freeze in severe winters. And the advantage is good quality of fruits, high yield, transportability of fruits and long shelf life.

Imrus- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit in the 3rd year. The fruits begin to ripen in mid-September. Storage duration until the end of February. The tree's productivity is 90 c/ha. The average weight of an apple is 100 g; it has a flattened, slightly ribbed shape. The color of the apple is green with a red blush. Characteristics of the pulp are its creamy color, juiciness, density and sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is that the fruits have thin skin. And the advantage is high yield, long-term shelf life, good commercial and consumer quality of the fruit.

Kandil Orlovsky

Kandil Orlovsky- the apple tree is medium-sized, has a rounded crown with drooping branches. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The fruits begin to ripen in mid-September. Shelf life until mid-February. The average size of an apple is 120 g; it has a one-dimensional, oblong-conical shape. The color of the apple is greenish-yellow with a crimson blush. And its flesh is white, juicy, fine-grained, tender with a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the good commercial and consumer quality of the fruits

Dwarf- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded, dense crown. The variety is moderately winter-hardy and also moderately resistant to fungal diseases. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years. The fruits begin to ripen in mid-October and are stored until February. The tree's yield is not very abundant and periodic. The average size of an apple is 130 g, it has a round, regular shape. The apple is greenish-yellow in color. The pulp is light cream in color, semi-oily and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is its high yield and beautiful fruit shape.

Karpovskoe

Karpovskoe- the apple tree is tall, has an oval crown when young, and a spherical crown when fruiting. The variety is moderately winter-hardy and can be affected by scab. At 6-8 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit, after budding. The variety is high-yielding, especially 2-3 years after the start of fruiting, the yield increases very sharply. The fruits are stored in the fruit storage until May. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it has a flattened round shape. The apple is greenish-yellow in color with a deep pink blush. The pulp is greenish, juicy and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is high yield, long shelf life and good commercial quality of the fruit.

Kuibyshevskoe

Kuibyshevskoe- The apple tree is vigorous, has a broadly conical crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy, but not sufficiently resistant to scab and fruit rot. At 5-6 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The tree's productivity is high. The fruits begin to ripen in mid-September. Shelf life until February and longer. The average size of an apple is 110-130 g, it has a flat-round, regular shape. The color of the apple is yellow with a red blush. And its flesh is cream-colored, tender, juicy, fine-grained with a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is annual fruiting, high yield, and good quality of fruit.

Kulikovskoe

Kulikovskoe- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The tree's yield is 272 c/ha. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September. Storage duration until the end of March. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it has a round, regular shape. The color of the apple is greenish-yellow with a diffuse purple blush. Characteristics of the pulp are white color and sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is the smallness of the fruits when the tree is overloaded with harvest and there is no pruning. And the advantage is annual fruiting, high yield, transportability, long-term preservation of fruits.

Kurnakovskoe

Kurnakovskoe- an apple tree of medium height, has a pyramidal crown. The variety is resistant to scab and winter-hardy. An apple tree grafted on insert 3-4-98 begins to bear fruit already in the 3rd year. The tree's yield is 150 c/ha. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September. Shelf life until mid-February. The average size of an apple is 130 g; it has an oblong-conical, slightly ribbed shape. The apple is greenish-yellow in color with pink stripes. Its pulp is cream-colored, dense, fine-grained, juicy, tender with a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is high yield, good commercial and consumer quality of the fruit.

Kutuzovets

Kutuzovets- an apple tree of medium height, has a flat-round, and with age a spreading crown of medium density. The variety is moderately winter-hardy and also moderately resistant to scab. At 5-7 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit from the moment the oculant grows. The tree's yield is 113 c/ha. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September. Storage duration until May. The average size of an apple is 120-130 g, it has a flat-round shape. The apple is greenish in color with a striped dull blush. The pulp is white, fine-grained, juicy, dense and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of this variety is that it is one of the best winter apple tree varieties.

Lobo- an apple tree of medium height, has a widely rounded, sparse crown. The variety is characterized by average winter hardiness and poor resistance to powdery mildew and scab. The tree's productivity is high and stable. The average size of an apple is 120 g; it has a flattened, round, slightly ribbed shape. The apple is yellowish-green in color with a crimson blush. The pulp is white, tender, fine-grained, juicy, and has a sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is stable yield, large fruit, as well as high commercial and taste quality of the fruit.

Martovskoe

Martovskoe- the apple tree is fast-growing, vigorous, has a wide pyramidal crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and weakly resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 5-6 years. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September. Shelf life until March. The tree's yield is 110 kg. The average size of an apple is 145 g, it has a flattened round shape. The color of the apple is green with a red blush. And its flesh is green or white, juicy, semi-oily, fine-grained, tender with a sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is that the tree is large; unripe fruits, as a rule, become tanned during storage. And the advantage is annual fruiting, high productivity, a crown convenient for shaping and pruning, as well as good commercial quality of the fruit.

Moscow winter

Moscow winter- the apple tree is very tall, has a spreading, widely rounded, dense, heavily leafy crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 6-7 years. Fruits reach ripeness at the end of September. Shelf life until April. The average size of an apple is 130 g; it has a one-dimensional, flattened, round, regular shape. The apple is light green in color with blurry dark red streaks. Its pulp is light green in color, medium density, juicy and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is its size, long shelf life, and good taste of the fruit.

Moscow red

Moscow red- the apple tree is not tall, has a well-leafed and dense crown. The variety is winter-hardy and practically not affected by scab. The fruits are stored until May. The average size of an apple is 130-190 g, it has a round-conical shape. The color of the pod is greenish-yellow with a diffuse red blush. The characteristic feature of the pulp is its yellow color, as well as its sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is long-term shelf life, good consumer and commercial quality of the fruit, and the small height of the tree is convenient for an intensive garden.

Moscow later

Moscow later- the apple tree is very tall, has a broad pyramidal crown at a young age and a broadly oval crown later. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 6-7 years. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September. Storage duration until May. The average size of an apple is 165-235 g, it has a round-conical shape. The apple is greenish-yellow in color with a pink blush. Its pulp is white, juicy, dense, fine-grained and sweet and sour in taste. The disadvantage of the variety is the strong density of the crown. And the advantage is long shelf life, good consumer quality of the fruit.

undersized

undersized- the apple tree is low, has a flattened crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and moderately resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit in the 4th year. The tree's yield is 170 c/ha. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it has a round, flattened shape. The apple is greenish-yellow in color with red stripes. The pulp is greenish, fine-grained, prickly, dense and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is its high yield.

Olympic- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and moderately resistant to scab. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September. Shelf life until mid-February. The tree's yield is 172 c/ha. The average size of an apple is 100 g, it has a slightly ribbed shape. The apple is greenish in color with brownish-red stripes. The pulp is characterized by its green color, tenderness, juiciness and sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is that the pulp of the fruit is loose. And the advantages are high yield, good commercial and consumer quality of the fruit.

Orlik- The apple tree is medium tall, has a compact rounded crown. The variety is winter-hardy and moderately resistant to scab. The tree's yield is 220 c/ha. Fruits reach ripeness at the end of September. Shelf life until mid-February. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has a slightly flattened, slightly conical shape. The color of the apple is greenish-yellow with a red blush. Characteristics of the pulp are its creamy color, density, juiciness, fine grain and sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is partial shedding of the fruit. And the advantage is high yield, good taste of the fruit.

Oryol dawn

Oryol dawn- an apple tree of medium height, has a reverse pyramidal crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The tree's yield is 180 c/ha. Fruits reach ripeness in early September. The average size of an apple is 100-120 g; it has a round, flattened, widely ribbed, slightly beveled shape. The color of the apple is greenish-yellow with a bright red blush. Characteristics of the pulp are white color, tenderness, juiciness and sweet and sour taste. The fruits are stored until the end of January. The advantage of the variety is high yield, good commercial and taste quality of the fruit.

Oryol Polesie

Oryol Polesie- The apple tree is medium tall, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The tree's yield is 133 c/ha. The fruits begin to ripen in mid-September. Shelf life until mid-January. The average size of an apple is 140 g; it has an oblong-conical, widely ribbed, beveled shape. The apple is greenish-yellow in color with red specks and stripes. The pulp is white, coarse-grained, juicy, prickly, dense and sweet and sour in taste. The advantage of the variety is high yield, good commercial quality of fruits.

Pepin Orlovsky- The apple tree is large, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and highly resistant to scab. The tree's yield is 162 c/ha. Apples begin to ripen at the end of September. Shelf life until mid-January. The average size of an apple is 140 g, it has a broadly conical, broadly ribbed shape. The color of the apple is greenish-yellow with a crimson blush. Characteristics of the pulp are its white color, density, juiciness, fine grain and sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is high yield, good commercial quality of fruits.

Renet Tatar

Renet Tatar- an apple tree of medium height, has a widely rounded, dense crown. The variety is winter-hardy and moderately resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September. Shelf life until April. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has a strongly flattened and broadly conical, slightly ribbed shape. The apple is greenish-cream in color with a pink blush. Characteristics of the pulp are white color, juiciness and sweet and sour taste. The advantage of the variety is the productivity and transportability of the fruit.

Freshness

Freshness- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded crown of medium density. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of September. The tree's yield is 187 c/ha. The average size of an apple is 110 g; it has a flattened, barrel-shaped, widely ribbed, regular shape. The apple is greenish-yellow in color with red streaks and stripes. The pulp is greenish, dense, fine-grained, prickly, juicy and sweet and sour in taste. Apples are stored until May. The advantage of the variety is productivity, good commercial quality of fruits.

Northern synapse- the apple tree is large, very tall, and has a broad pyramidal crown of medium density. The variety is characterized by average resistance to powdery mildew, scab, as well as high winter hardiness. The apple tree begins to bear fruit in 5-8 years, and on a dwarf rootstock (62-396) it bears fruit in the second year. Fruits reach ripeness in early October. The average size of an apple is 120 g, it has a round-conical shape. The apple is yellowish-green with a red blush. Characteristics of the pulp are white, fine-grained, juicy and sweet and sour taste. Apples are stored in the refrigerator until May. The disadvantage of this variety is that with a bountiful harvest, the quality of the fruit decreases. And the advantage is productivity, long-term shelf life, good quality of fruits.

Apple tree Sinap Orlovsky

Sinap Orlovsky- The apple tree is very tall and has a widely spreading crown. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and excellent resistance to scab. At 4-5 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The tree's yield is 170 c/ha. Fruits reach ripeness at the end of September. The average size of an apple is 130 g; it has a one-dimensional, oblong, round-conical shape. The color of the apple is yellowish-green with a blurred blush. The pulp is greenish-cream in color, juicy and sweet and sour in taste. Apples are stored until May. The disadvantage of this variety is that if there is a lack of calcium in the soil, the fruits are affected by bitter pitting. And the advantage is high yield, long-term shelf life, good commercial and taste quality of the fruit.

Sokolovskoye

Sokolovskoye- the apple tree is a natural dwarf, has a flat-horizontal crown and its maximum height is two meters. The variety is winter-hardy and moderately resistant to scab. At 3-4 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit after grafting. The tree's yield is 65 kg. The average size of an apple is 120 g, it has a flat-round shape. The color of the apple is greenish-yellow with a red blush. Characteristics of the pulp are its creamy color, juiciness, fine-grainedness, density and sweet and sour taste. The disadvantage of this variety is that the quality of the fruit decreases during prolonged high summer temperatures and dry air. And the advantage is large fruits, good marketability and taste of apples.

Start- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. Fruits reach ripeness in mid-September. The tree's yield is 170 c/ha. The average size of an apple is 140 g; it has an oblong, widely ribbed, beveled shape. The fruit is green with red stripes and specks. The pulp is greenish, white, dense, coarse-grained, juicy, prickly and sweet and sour in taste. Apples are stored until the end of February. The advantage of the variety is its high yield and suitability for growing in an intensive garden.

Stroevskoe

Stroevskoe- an apple tree of medium height, growing quickly, has a wide pyramidal crown of medium density. The variety is resistant to scab and highly winter-hardy. Fruits reach ripeness in mid-September. The tree's yield is 117 c/ha. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has a moderately flattened, conical, slightly ribbed, slightly beveled shape. The color of the fruit is greenish-yellow with a crimson blush. The pulp is green, white, dense, coarse-grained, juicy and sweet and sour in taste. Apples are stored until mid-February. The advantage of the variety is its high yield, good commercial quality of fruits, and suitability for cultivation in intensive gardens.

Student

Student- an apple tree of medium height, has a rounded crown. The variety is moderately winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at the age of 5. Fruits reach ripeness at the end of September. The average size of an apple is 120 g, it has a flattened, round shape. The apple is greenish in color with a raspberry blush and a bluish tinge. The pulp is light green, tender, fine-grained and sweet and sour in taste. Apples are stored until mid-May. The advantage of the variety is productivity, long-term shelf life, good commercial and consumer quality of the fruit.

Suvorovets- the apple tree is very tall, has a highly rounded, compact, sparse crown. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. The apple tree begins to bear fruit at 4-5 years. Fruits reach ripeness in early October. Shelf life until mid-December. The average size of an apple is 120 g, it has a flat-round shape. The color of the apple is yellowish-green with a blurred blush. And the pulp is pale cream in color, juicy, fine-grained, dense and sweet and sour in taste. The disadvantage of this variety is that the taste of the fruit deteriorates in cold, damp summers. And the advantage is abundant yield, long-term shelf life, transportability, good commercial quality of the fruit.

Cliff- the apple tree is very tall, has a pyramidal crown. The variety is winter-hardy and moderately resistant to scab. At 7-8 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The tree's yield is 80 c/ha. Fruits reach ripeness in mid-September. The average weight of an apple is 125 g, it has a flat-round, one-dimensional shape. The color of the apple is yellow-lemon with a red blush. And its flesh is cream-colored, fine-grained, tender, medium-density, juicy and sweet and sour in taste. Apples are stored until March and beyond. The advantage of the variety is annual fruiting and good commercial quality of the fruit.

Welsey- an apple tree of medium height, has a broad pyramidal crown at a young age, and later a rounded one. The variety is moderately winter-hardy and resistant to scab. At 4-5 years old, the apple tree begins to bear fruit. The tree's yield is abundant. Fruits reach ripeness at the end of September. The average size of an apple is 100 g; it has a turnip-shaped or flattened round shape. The apple is yellowish-green in color with dark red stripes. The pulp is greenish, white and sweet and sour in taste. Apples are stored until the end of February. The disadvantage of this variety is that with abundant harvests the fruits begin to become smaller and crumble. And the advantage is high yield, long-term shelf life, transportability and good commercial quality of the fruit.

Decorative apple trees

Everyone knows the apple tree as a wonderful fruit crop, but now decorative species have become widespread, especially for decorating streets and squares in cities and towns. But you can plant 1-2 ornamental apple trees at your dacha or on your garden plot to decorate your plot.

The Caucasus and Central Asia are considered the homeland of the apple tree. The wild apple tree grows wild throughout Europe. The Siberian berry apple tree grows wild in Eastern Siberia and the Far East. The apple tree belongs to the Rosaceae family. The apple tree genus has about 50 species. These are deciduous trees up to 10 m high or bushy plants up to 3 m in height. To obtain fruits, large-fruited varieties are grown, and for decorative purposes, small-fruited species are used, known to us from childhood under the name- Ranetka. Decorative types of apple trees in the spring present a fabulous picture, when many simple, semi-double and double flowers bloom in pink, burgundy and red shades with a wonderful delicate aroma! And before flowering, the buds are painted an even more intense color. Some apple trees attract attention with the spectacular color of their leaves during the summer growing season, while others- during the autumn period. The fruits of some types of ornamental apple trees can be used to make jelly and compotes; small apples of other types are food for birds in autumn and winter.

Our streets, parks and cottages can be decorated with the following types of apple trees.

Apple tree berry, or Siberian - a medium-sized tree 3-5 m tall with small fragrant white flowers and small red or yellow fruits. It was widely used by I.V. Michurin in his work on breeding new varieties.

Blood red hybrid apple tree - a shrub-type tree up to 10 m high with a tree-like appearance and a beautiful drooping, widely spread crown and shiny green foliage. Blooms profusely in early spring, the flowers are large, simple, fragrant, dark carmine in buds, light pink when blooming. The fruits are about 1 cm in diameter, red or reddish-yellow.

Crown apple tree - a low tree up to 5 m high, maintaining a decorative appearance throughout the growing season. The flowers bloom in May-early June, large, semi-double or double with a pleasant violet scent, light pink. The leaves are green, gradually turning intense red in autumn. Produces many greenish-yellow fruits up to 4 cm in diameter.

Niedzvetsky apple tree originally from the mountainous regions of the Tien Shan. A very decorative tree, 5-7 m high, with a rounded tent-shaped crown. The leaves are obovate or elliptical in different shades of red. The flowers are pink-purple. The fruits are small with reddish flesh.

Niedzvetsky apple tree

Scheidecker hybrid apple tree - low trees with a narrow crown and oval leaves. They are very decorative when covered with a mass of pink fruits. The fruits are small, up to 1.5 cm in diameter, yellow.

Squat apple tree - a large shrub or small tree with a sparse crown, flowers are simple or semi-double, purple-red, fruits are dark red, small, up to 1.5 cm in diameter. In spring and early summer the leaves are reddish-green, and in the second half of summer they become bronze-green.

Globular apple tree - low trees, green foliage. The crown is spherical, dense, and forms naturally.

It consists of small branches with a large number of lateral buds, which leads to the formation of lateral shoots and a rounded crown shape.

Red-petalled apple tree - tree 3-5 m high, with a crown in the form of a wide, dense umbrella. The shoots grow arcuately to the sides, then obliquely downwards. The shoots and leaves are reddish, especially in the first half of summer. Flowering is abundant and later, after the garden apple tree has finished flowering. The flowers are small, intensely crimson. The fruits are very small, burgundy.

Hybrid purple apple tree - a hybrid between Niedzwiecki and blood red apple trees. There are a large number of varieties of purple apple trees up to 4-5 m in height. Depending on the variety, the flowers can be from soft pink to dark burgundy, double or simple, and can completely cover the entire tree. In favorable weather, flowering can last up to two weeks. Young leaves and shoots are burgundy. In some varieties, the leaves become completely green over time, while in others they remain purple or reddish throughout the summer. The fruits are small, purple-red.

All these types of ornamental apple trees are winter-hardy, can withstand our climate and are worthy of the widest use in landscaping.

Agricultural technology for growing ornamental apple trees is the same as for fruit trees. Planting of seedlings can be done in spring and autumn. It is better to prepare a hole for seedlings 2-3 weeks before planting. It is not worth planting apple trees in areas with close groundwater, no matter how hard you try, there will not be a good result. In areas where the groundwater depth is no closer than 1.5 m, planting pits are prepared with a width of 100 and a depth of 60 cm. The top layer of soil removed from the pit is mixed with mineral fertilizers, humus and peat are added. We drive a stake into the prepared planting hole in the center and pour the prepared soil around it in a mound. We place the seedling on a mound, straighten the roots and cover it with earth, while shaking the seedling a little so that the earth fills all the spaces between the roots. We compact the earth. The root collar should be at soil level, and the soil level above the hole should be 4-5 cm higher than the surrounding level (over the course of a year, the soil will settle by this amount). Be sure to water the planted tree, 2-3 buckets per plant. The seedling must be tied to a peg with a figure eight loop. For the winter, the trees should be tied with coniferous spruce branches to protect them from rodents and frost and covered with snow. In winter and spring, apple trees often suffer from burns and frost damage. To prevent burns, it is recommended to whitewash wood in the fall or early spring with lime. In subsequent years, decorative apple trees should be fed with mineral fertilizers and organic matter, watered and the crown trimmed to give shape.

VARIETIES OF DECORATIVE APPLE TREE,

FIRST INCLUDED IN THE STATE REGISTER OF BREEDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2014

Garnet bracelet - The tree is columnar, medium-sized. The leaf is long, green with anthocyanin coloring. The shoots are red-brown. The flowers are flat, simple, large, 5 pieces per inflorescence, open arrangement. The petals are oval in shape. The buds are red, the flowers are light purple. The aroma is strong. Flowering is abundant. The fruits are small, red, round, the flesh is red.

Carmelita - The tree is columnar, low-growing. The leaf is medium long, dark green with anthocyanin coloring. The shoots are red-brown. The flowers are large, round, flat, non-double, 5 pieces in an inflorescence, the arrangement of flowers is open. The petals are oval in shape. The buds are purple, the flowers are pink-red. The aroma is strong. Flowering is medium abundant. The fruits are small, flat-round, dark lilac, red flesh, long-lasting on the tree, decorative.

Raspberry Necklace - The tree is columnar, low-growing. The leaf is medium long, dark green with a reddish-brown tint. The shoots are brown. The flowers are round, flat, simple, 5 pieces in an inflorescence, the arrangement of flowers is open. Petals are rounded. The buds are light pink, the flowers are red-purple, the aroma is strong. Flowering is abundant. The fruits are small, round, light red, pink flesh.

Alluring aroma - The tree is columnar and tall. The leaf is medium long, green with anthocyanin coloring. The shoots are brown. The flowers are round, flat, large, simple, 5 pieces per inflorescence, open arrangement. The petals are oval. The buds are light pink, the flowers are red-purple. The aroma is strong. Flowering is abundant. The fruits are small, round, red, slightly glossy, decorative, pink flesh, decorative.

Pink fairy tale - The tree is columnar, vigorous. The leaf is medium length, dark green, matte. The shoot is red-brown. The flower is slightly cup-shaped, simple, large, 5 pieces per inflorescence, open arrangement. Oval petal. The bud is red, the flower is purple. The aroma is strong. Flowering is medium abundant. The fruits are small, round, with a pronounced glossy shine, red, pink flesh. The state of preservation on the tree is average.

E. F. Alekseyuk

From the editor. Some varieties of ornamental apple trees can freeze slightly in our conditions. Thus, when tested in the Main Botanical Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow, the hybrid blood-red apple tree ripened by 90%, and the hybrid Scheidecker apple tree- by 75%. Accordingly, their winter hardiness is low

Decorative apple trees

The apple tree not only serves as a source of tasty, aromatic and healthy fruits, but is also a magnificent ornamental plant. Most species and varieties used for these purposes are relatively not tall, rarely exceeding 4-5 m. Their crowns are usually proportional, and the leaves are glossy. The flowers of ornamental apple trees are usually dark red or pink, less often white, depending on their color in wild parent species and forms. The fruits are small, numerous, often dark red or yellow with a red blush (photo 1). Such trees are decorative until late autumn, until leaf fall. They are especially good for landscaping small gardens; they are most attractive when planted alone or in small groups. These apple trees perfectly serve as focal plants against the backdrop of a lawn or larger ornamental trees. In addition, their fruits can also be eaten, especially since the yield of such varieties is usually very high. The only thing is that their fruits are more often used in processed form, since, usually, they are not as tasty as those of large-fruited garden apple trees. Caring for ornamental apple trees is standard, the same as for fruit varieties.

One of the first trees to be used for decorative purposes was the Siberian or berry apple tree. Another name for it is Siberian crab (Malus baccata (L.) Borkh). Homeland - Transbaikalia, River Valley Angara, Buryatia. It is very beautiful and decorative. Its trunk is low, sinuous, and its crown is rounded. The bark is rough, ash-gray, and red-brown on the shoots. Flowering is very abundant (photo 2). Its flowers are 2-3 cm in diameter; collected in umbrellas of 4-8 pieces.

But they, for special decorative purposes, lack a little brightness and variety of colors. They are always white, only slightly pinkish on the outside (other related types of apple trees - forest, domestic, Chinese, etc. - have the same drawback). The fruits (apples) are very numerous, spherical, up to 1 cm in diameter, weighing up to 10 g, red or yellowish-red in color, very similar in appearance and shape to large cranberries. Their characteristic sign is the falling of the calyx. They taste sweetish-sour and tart. Fresh ones are little edible, but quite suitable for making jam, marmalade, and juices. But, hanging abundantly throughout the entire crown, they wonderfully decorate the tree from mid-summer until late autumn. The Siberian apple tree itself is very unpretentious and hardy, withstands frosts below -55°C. Not demanding on soil conditions, drought-resistant. Although it still prefers rich, fairly moist and well-drained soils. Easily takes root when transplanted. Propagated by seeds and root shoots.

However, red-leaved varieties look even more impressive among ornamental apple trees; one of the ancestors of which is certainly the Niedzwiecki apple tree. It should be taken into account that in old literature it is sometimes called in Latin - correctly, but in Russian - erroneously - the Sievers apple tree. The latter is a completely independent species that should not be confused with the Niedzwiecki apple tree, although there are certain similarities between them. But the Sievers apple tree does not have the most important distinguishing feature - the bright red (anthocyanin) color of all organs and tissues.

Let's consider some of the most interesting, from a decorative point of view, red-leaved species and varieties that most fully meet the goal. Of course, first of all, it will be the Niedzwetzkyana apple tree itself (M. Niedzwetzkyana Dieck.). She comes from Central Asia (Western Tien Shan, Karatau, Kurama Range). It grows along mountain slopes in the belt of trees and shrubs, is rare, and is on the verge of extinction. Sometimes cultivated by the local population. It is a low tree 2-6 m tall, but in natural conditions, in its homeland, old trees can reach 18 m in height. The popular name is kuldzhinka, or red kuldzhinka. Some taxonomists sometimes combine it not only with the Sievers apple tree, but also with the low apple tree, but most botanists believe that both of these species, although close, are nevertheless independent. In this case, as with the Sievers apple tree, the main distinguishing feature is the presence of anthocyanin (red pigment) in the Niedzwiecki apple tree in all parts and tissues of the plant: leaves, flowers, fruit pulp, seeds, young bark, and other organs. As a result, the young trunk and perennial branches have a dark purple, red-brown or purple color. Annual shoots are also dark purple, dark red-brown, sometimes almost black. Even its wood has a reddish tint. The leaves are leathery, obovate, elliptical or oblong, narrowed at both ends, with a short pointed tip at the apex, up to 8 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. When blooming, both sides are covered with tomentose-hairy pubescence; which, in the future, is preserved only from below; the petioles are also pubescent. Fully expanded leaves are dark green with a reddish tint, or even violet-red in color and dark purple petioles; they turn red in the fall. This color makes the crown of the tree very unique and attractive; the latter most often has a spherical shape. No other species or variety of apple tree, except its own descendants, can compare with the Niedzwiecki apple tree in beauty. Its buds are dark purple in color, and the blossoming flowers are very large, up to 3-4.5 cm in diameter, intense pink or bright crimson-purple (photo 3), on white felt pedicels, of exceptional beauty. Flowering usually lasts two weeks, from mid-May to early June.

The tree blooms in 5-6 years. The fruits are solitary, slightly ribbed, spherical, flat-spherical or slightly elongated, tapering towards the apex; small or medium, sometimes up to large. Their saucer is spacious and deep, the cup is closed or half-open. The stalk is thick and short, almost not protruding beyond the limits of a small and shallow funnel. The skin is entirely violet-dark red with a strong waxy coating. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet, beautiful pink-purple in color. The Niedzwiecki apple tree is unpretentious, but grows better on fertile soils. At high groundwater levels it is short-lived. It propagates well by grafting; any type of apple tree can serve as a rootstock. Transplantation from a nursery to a permanent place is usually carried out 2-3 years after grafting. Naturally, it is most decorative during flowering, as well as fruit ripening, and before leaf fall. When landscaping, it is usually used as solitaires (single plantings), in contrasting groups and to create alleys. In the conditions of the Tien Shan it has high winter hardiness. It grows well in cultivation in the Southern and Southwestern regions of the country. In the central zone and to the north, the winter hardiness of the Nedzvetsky apple tree is insufficient, but many varieties bred on its basis are quite winter-hardy. All of them have large pink or purple flowers of rare beauty (photo 4), as a result, during flowering, they resemble huge azaleas (photo 5).

The color of the skin of the fruit is dark cherry-red, and the flesh is dark red. Even with repeated crossing, i.e. in the third generation, in 20% of seedlings, the anthocyanin color of shoots, flowers and other parts of plants is not only preserved, but sometimes even enhanced compared to the original species. Almost all of them were bred for the middle zone, and are grown there. These are Michurin varieties such as: Pepin crimson, Red standard, as well as Bellefleur trilobed, rugosa, purple and red. In the latter, the signs of the Niedzwiecki apple tree appeared so strongly that they were not only expressed in the reddish-violet color of young leaves, reddish veins and petioles, the dark red surface of the fruit, and the pink flesh of them. But they also caused a slight decrease in the taste of the latter, compared to the mother variety Bellefleur Chinese. Their shape is flat-round, size is average; covered with a waxy coating. But the bright pink flowers of this variety are especially beautiful. It is most widespread in the Tambov region. The winter hardiness of the trees is average, at the level of the widely known Babushkino variety, which is hardy enough to grow in the North-West of the country. However, another red-leaved descendant of the Nedzvetsky apple tree is best suited for cultivation in this region - the Komsomolets variety, bred by I.V. Michurin. Parents - Bellefleur-Chinese x Rubinovoe. The tree is medium-sized, has high winter hardiness, both in the middle zone and to the north. The crown is round, the variety is not affected by scab. The period of fruiting begins at 9-10 years. The flowers and leaves are similar to those of the other varieties listed above. The fruits are long, truncated-conical, medium in size, weight - 80 g. The skin of apples is completely covered with a red integumentary color, brighter on the sunny side. The pulp is intensely pink, dense, juicy, sweet (sugars 10.0%), with pleasant sourness (acids 0.8%), vitamin C - 7.7 mg/%. Although the organoleptic taste of the fruit is only average, due to the brightness of the color of the skin, and especially the pulp, it subjectively seems much better. Apples are stored until February - March and are suitable for processing. The variety is decorative and technical, the yield is high, it is especially good for amateur gardening.

For decorative purposes, you can also use Budagovsky's Paradise (synonyms: red-leaved paradizka, PB, PK-9, V-9) - a red-leaved variety bred by V. I. Budagovsky. The latter was created as a dwarf rootstock or intercalary insert for tall, large-fruited varieties of domestic apple trees. He is also a fourth generation descendant of the Niedzwiecki apple tree. Parents: rootstock M8 x Red Standard. Therefore, it has a pronounced red color of the leaves, dark cherry of the shoots, and bright pink of the flowers. It is very decorative, especially in spring and autumn, and can be successfully used not only as a rootstock, but also for landscaping purposes. However, since the variety was created for a very specific use as a dwarf rootstock, obtaining large and tasty fruits from it was not the goal when breeding it. They are small, although brightly colored, sweet and sour, their flesh is pink. Due to their ordinary taste, they can only be used for technical purposes and for processing. Productivity is high. The tree is low-growing, the wood is fragile, red in color. Propagated by layering, green cuttings, grafting. The variety is well compatible with all large-fruited varieties. The root system is branched, fragile, located in the lower part of the arable horizon, and can withstand temperatures down to -13…14ºС. The winter hardiness of the trees is average, but in the North-West the variety can grow, although in some years it freezes slightly. Scab resistant. There are some other red-leaved rootstocks, bred later than Paradise Budagovsky (including on its basis), which can also be used for landscaping purposes; for example, rootstock 62-396, which also has high winter hardiness, rootstocks No. 57-146 and No. 57-49, which are currently undergoing extensive testing. In addition, many small-fruited red-leaved varieties can be used for the same purpose. First of all, this applies to the Pionerochka variety, which was bred at the Pavlovsk station of the VIR, and which is also a descendant of the Nedzvetsky apple tree. It is distinguished by its strong growth, the crown is elongated, rounded, openwork. The shoots are thin, reddish-brown, shiny. The leaves are dark green, medium-sized, with red petioles and veins; turn red in autumn. The fruits are small, 20-30 g, the skin and pulp are colored with anthocyanin (red), contain 11% sugars, up to 2.0% acids, 32 mg/% vitamin C. They are harvested in early September. They are not stored in storage. The variety is highly winter-hardy, resistant to scab and other diseases. It begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting and produces abundant harvests every year. The fruits are mainly used for processing: jam, compotes, marmalade, etc.

In addition, a whole group of small-fruited apple trees consists of special decorative varieties, the so-called crabs. They are especially popular in the USA. Among them there are many red-leaved ones with pink flowers of various shades. These are varieties such as: Makomik, Alba, Violescence, Garingo, General Grant, Marengo, Minnesota, Oblonga, Striata, Fastigata bifera, Floribunda, Floribunda astrosanguinea and others. Most of them are low or medium-height trees with an elegant crown, blooming profusely and beautifully. The fruits are small or medium-sized (photo 6), brightly colored, suitable, in most cases, only for processing. Winter hardiness is high. If desired, a more detailed description of them can be found in the book by L.P. Simirenko “Pomology”, vol. 1, Kyiv, 1961, and other publications.

In our country, among similar American varieties, the most common variety is Dolgo (a descendant of the Siberian apple tree). The tree is medium-sized, the crown is rounded, densely leafy. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to scab. It begins to bloom and bear fruit in the 3-4th year.

Not only is it very decorative with pale pink flowers and bright red fruits (photo 7); but it also produces huge yields of magnificently beautiful small, weighing 12-25 g, very beautiful, oval-shaped bright red apples (photo 8). Their pulp is juicy, sweet and sour, aromatic. They can be used fresh, but are much tastier in processed products. They are especially suitable (entirely, together with the stalks) for making original and wonderful-tasting jam, in which they become bright orange-red, translucent, so that the seeds are visible through their pulp.

But those apple trees in which one half of the crown blooms with ordinary white flowers, and the other with bright pink, look especially unusual and beautiful on the site. This effect is achieved by regrafting part of the crown with a variety that has the same flower color. For the most part, it will again be a descendant of the Niedzwiecki apple tree. And it would be even more original if such vaccinations were performed one by one on all the main skeletal branches. Then, either white or bright pink spots of flowers strewn across the crown, changing places in a checkerboard pattern and gradually decreasing in size, will rise in steps up the crown. Even when flowering ends, the effect of such vaccinations will not disappear, but will simply change its shape, because on the trees there will be a contrast between the blooming light green and reddish-dark green leaves of both varieties. It is highly desirable that their fruits also be, respectively, golden (bright yellow) and red, preferably scarlet in color. To the contrast of color, you can also add the contrast between the shape and size of the fruit. Then the trees will look very attractive and original not only in spring, but also in late summer - early autumn. In addition, even later, during leaf fall, the bright colors of yellow and purple leaves will again appear. And even after its completion, when such apple trees are already bare, dark red or cherry shoots of the red-leaved variety will enliven the crown, and to some extent contrast with the brown-brown shoots and branches of the apple tree-rootstock. It is best to use trees with similar contrasts for single plantings as tapeworms. Then a person’s gaze, not distracted by other objects, will involuntarily be fixed longer on these original trees. And one more thing - if a lot of similar apple trees are planted, this will create some unnecessary diversity on the site, and the taste quality of the crop will noticeably suffer from this. In extreme cases, there can be a maximum of two such trees, for example on both sides of the gate, or at both wings of the house. Moreover, in this case it will be necessary to strive for the apple trees to be, as it were, a mirror image of each other. This is especially true for trees in which half of the crown has been regrafted, i.e. with their pink parts they should be facing one another - this will create an additional illusion of depth of perspective. Bringing the white sides together will be somewhat less effective, although creating such a composition is also possible. But the sequential alternation of colors - white - pink - white - pink, or vice versa - will create an unpleasant variegated effect. Finding contrasting flowering varieties suitable for grafting is not so difficult. All that remains is to learn how to plant, or find someone who would create a similar original garden decoration for you. When using purely red-leaved varieties, in addition to tapeworms, you can additionally create small curtains and alleys along paths.

But not only specially bred ornamental varieties are beautiful and decorative. The domestic apple tree during flowering (photo 9) and fruiting (photo 10) is also very attractive, and is only slightly inferior to them in beauty. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully place its trees on the garden plot so as not only to obtain high yields of apples, but also to make the most of their beauty and decorativeness.

There are about 50 species and more than 190 cultivated varieties of ornamental apple trees.

Ornamental apple trees are unpretentious to their growing conditions. Planting a decorative apple tree with red leaves is considered especially chic. This plant allows you to create bright accents and decorate even shady corners of the garden.

In cultivation it is a low tree, which rarely reaches 10 meters at the top of its crown. Ornamental apple trees can also be shrubby forms of the crop. In the absence of pruning, the crown is formed in the form of an irregular oval or ball.

Some varieties can bear fruit successfully, but the fruits do not have pleasant organoleptic properties.

The color of the bark of the stem part can vary from pastel gray to rich brown. When choosing a variety of ornamental apple tree, the shape and color of the leaf blade deserves special attention. Some species are presented with a red color and a long period of not falling leaves in the autumn. This allows you to create magnificent landscapes even with a poor soil mixture and unfavorable weather conditions.

Most varieties of ornamental apple trees have dense foliage of a rich green color, which transforms into a yellow and red riot of colors only in late August - early September. The average length of an ellipsoid or plum-shaped leaf is 100 mm.

During the flowering period, the entire crown is densely covered with fragrant flowers, which can reach a diameter of 40 mm. The main color is white, which can have various shades of pink, peach, ivory, etc. Single flowers are collected into bouquets of inflorescences using stems.

Fruit formation begins immediately after flowering. In the center of each flower there is a receptacle, which gradually grows and fills with pulp. The outer color of the fruit is first green, then, as it ripens, it changes to yellow and red.

These trees have fantastic resistance to adverse environmental factors. This is a frost-resistant crop that grows successfully even in the northern regions of our country.

Planting ornamental apple trees

It is best to plant such apple trees in the spring, before the first buds appear, or in the fall, in September and the first half of October. Young seedlings up to 4 years old can be planted in both spring and autumn, but older ones, which do not adapt well to a new place, can only be planted in autumn.

Particular attention should be paid to the distance to neighboring plants. For ornamental apple trees, it is necessary to provide a lot of free space; they should not grow in close proximity to large plants. For each plant, you need to leave as much space as its crown will spread in adulthood: the diameter of a tree of a particular variety should be the main guideline. The classic option is an area of ​​about 5-6 m (respectively, a distance of 2-3 m to neighboring crops).

For ornamental apple trees, you need to dig large planting holes in advance, preferably in the fall of the previous year or at least 1 month before planting. The diameter of the planting hole is about 80 cm and the depth is about 1 m - ideal. The soil removed from the holes must be replaced with a special substrate. A two-fold portion of sand and a three-fold portion of humus are mixed with the leaf soil. If possible, 250-300 g of complete mineral fertilizer is mixed into the soil. Without pre-planting improvement, apple trees will take a long time to take root and will take a lot of time to achieve the desired size. The planting depth is similar to all apple trees: the root collar should be 5-10 cm above the ground level.

Caring for ornamental apple trees and pest control

Apple trees need fertile, well-drained soil. The planting site should be located in the sun; heavily shaded areas are not suitable for these trees. Moderate watering is required; water stagnation should not be allowed. It is recommended to mulch decorative apple trees. Peat, sawdust, conifer bark, and nut shells are suitable for this.

In the spring, it is necessary to carry out disease prevention and spray the trees with insecticides.

If you do not plan to eat the fruits of ornamental apple trees, you can destroy pests during flowering and fruiting. However, it is still not recommended to do this if there may be children on the site, who are often attracted by delicious small apples. The fruits also serve as food for birds, which may be harmed by the toxins. Therefore, in order to avoid poisoning by toxic substances, pest control of ornamental apple trees with chemicals is carried out before the beginning of the growing season.

Ornamental apple trees, like fruit trees, are most susceptible to scab, powdery mildew, and bacteria that cause a disease known as blight. If a burn occurs, the tree must be destroyed, as this dangerous disease quickly and actively spreads throughout the garden.

Propagation of ornamental apple trees

Ornamental types of apple trees can be propagated by seeds. They are sown immediately after harvest in early autumn or after stratification for 1.5-2 months at the end of autumn.

Only rare species and varietal apple trees with improved characteristics that are not transmitted by seed are propagated exclusively by grafting.

Cuttings are not the most productive, but acceptable method. For most apple trees, the survival rate does not exceed 5-15%, even when treated with growth stimulants.

Varieties of ornamental apple trees

Ornamental floribunda apple tree (Malus floribunda)

Luxurious Japanese apple tree - apple tree (Malus floribunda). Suitable for small cottages, because... it is up to 4 m high. It is often a shrub with outstretched, sometimes prickly branches and ovoid dark green leaves, 4-8 cm long. The flowers are very abundant, carmine-red in buds, pale pink after blooming, 2.5- in diameter 3.0 cm, in bunches of 4-7 on purple pedicels; bloom in May. The fruits are spherical, small, 1-2 cm in diameter, reddish-yellow; ripen in September. One of the most decorative apple trees.

Ornamental Pallas apple tree (Malus pallasiana)

The snow-white beauty is the Pallas apple tree, or Siberian apple tree (Malus pallasiana) - a tree up to 3-5 m high or a shrub with a rounded crown. The leaves are ovate, 2.5-8 cm long. The flowers are white on long pedicels, 2-3.5 cm in diameter, 4-8 in umbellate inflorescences; bloom in May-June. The fruits are spherical, yellow with a red tint, up to 1 cm in diameter; ripen in September. Homeland: Eastern Siberia, Far East, Northern China, Mongolia.

Sargent's decorative apple tree(Malus sargentii)

A modest Japanese beauty, the Sargent apple tree (Malus sargentii) is a shrub 1 to 3 m high with horizontally spread branches, often with thorns. The leaves are ovate, often three-lobed, 5-8 cm long, dark green, orange and yellow in autumn. The flowers are white, on bare stalks, 5-6 in bunches; bloom in May. The fruits are almost spherical, about 1 cm in diameter, dark red with a waxy coating; ripen in September. Decorative during flowering and fruiting.

Decorative plum-leaved or Chinese apple tree (Malus prunifolia)

This is a tree or shrub up to 10 m high with pubescent young shoots. The leaves are ovate, 5-10 cm long, dark green, slightly shiny, yellow or bronze in autumn. The flowers are large, 3 cm in diameter, white, 5-10 in umbellate inflorescences; bloom in May. The fruits are spherical, up to 2-3 cm in diameter on long stalks, yellow or red, sour, edible apples (paradise); They ripen in September and do not fall off for a long time. Decorative during flowering and fruiting. Resistant to fungal diseases. Homeland: Northeast China.

Decorative apple tree Tsumi (Malus x zumi)

Apple tree Tsumi ( Malus X zumi) - possibly a hybrid of the Manchurian variety of berry apple and Siebold. A small tree with a dense, spherical crown up to 6 (12) m high. The leaves are oblong-ovate on long shoots, noticeably lobed, 4-9 cm long. The flowers are numerous, 2.5-3 cm in diameter, pink in buds, open white ; bloom in May-June. The fruits are spherical, red, about 1 cm in diameter; ripen in September. Decorative during flowering and fruiting.

Ornamental Scheidecker apple tree (Malus Scheideckeri)

Scheidecker apple tree (Malus Scheideckeri) is a low tree up to 3.5 m high, with a dark brown trunk and fissured bark. The branches are light brown with an orange tint and light lenticels. The leaves are oval, sharp-toothed, dark green. The flowers are pale pink, semi-double, up to 3.5 cm in diameter, dark pink in buds. The fruits are round or elongated-ovoid, bright yellow. Its decorative form "Red Jade" (red fruits) is interesting.

Ornamental apple tree Weeping or riverside

It was introduced into selection in an almost unchanged, wild form. In nature, it is found almost everywhere on the North American continent. With proper care, it grows up to 12 meters in height and has long flexible branches, which bend towards the ground during the growth of leaf mass and ripening of fruits. That is why this decorative apple tree received the name “Weeping”. It will grow well in all regions of our country, since it is not afraid of even severe frosts due to the dense layer of bark.

Ornamental apple tree Ola (Malus hybridus Ola)

The low ornamental apple tree of the Ola variety was bred in Poland. It prefers moist to moderately moist soils. Blooms profusely in sunny places, tolerates partial shade. Due to the fact that the plant does not grow higher than 5 meters, it is used for decorative landscaping in gardens and residential areas. The unusually elegant, openwork crown of the tree in spring is covered with a cap of large pink flowers and exudes a wonderful aroma.

Decorative apple tree of Makovetsky district

A tree or bush with a smooth, spherical crown up to 2 m in diameter and burgundy-colored branches. The leaves are red when blooming and gradually acquire a dark green color with a burgundy tint. Blooms in July with large bright red flowers. The fruits are bright red and edible. Light-loving. Prefers moist and fertile soils. Resistant to diseases. Highly winter-hardy.