Apple trees with pink flowers. Decorate the garden with an apple tree. Which decorative varieties to choose. Description of ornamental apple trees Makamik and Yagodnaya

No one passes by the blooming ranetki indifferently. Especially if their color is even slightly different from white.

How and where they are planted:

• Public parks and places in populated areas;
• Beautiful alleys of such apple trees.
  Especially during the flowering period and with a variety of small fruits:
• More and more of them can be found in individual private areas with a vast territory:
  • One by one;
  • Group;
  • Combined and complex.

• And they try to choose crown shapes that are more attractive for them. As:
  • trellis;
  • cordons;
  • garden bonsai.
• These apple trees are planted in most cases to decorate areas;
• The fruits of these apple trees are not of particular interest:
  • They are even very small in size;
  • And many will not even suit the taste;
  • Their abundance attracts birds more. Especially in winter;
  • But there are varieties suitable for consumption and processing. Compotes and jams pleasantly surprise with their taste and aroma. And they even look original;
• Here some edible varieties:
  • Ola;
  • Makamik;
  • Golden Hornet;
  • Long (Long);
  • Makowieckiana;
  • Pioneer.

There is plenty to choose from. About 200 are already known. More species than in Russia, only in China:

• The size of the crown and its shape in the form of a ball or umbrella;
• Leaf color;
• Color, size, shape of fruits;
• And what a variety of flowers;
• These apple trees attract not only people with their abundant and fragrant blossoms. But also insects. They are good pollinators for the garden.

You have heard about some varieties of such apple trees:

• Lesnaya;
• Plum leaf or Chinese;
• Abundantly flowering;
• Wonderful. It has been cultivated for more than six thousand years in Japan and China. There are facts about eight thousand years;
• Manchurian.

Let's look at the most famous and popular ones. Or maybe original. You will immediately understand what these decorative apple trees are.

Varieties of ornamental apple trees

Nedzvetsky apple tree (Red Kuldzhinka)

• In the Trans-Ili Alatau in the nineteenth century, this apple tree was noticed by a famous Russian botanist. And named after him;
• Tree with a round shape may have different heights. Starting from 3 meters and up to six;
• In spring, the leaves acquire a reddish-brown color. In summer they take on a different color. Already dark purple. Including the lower part of the leaves;
• The pedicels are long. How the tassels are placed on them large flowers also with purple-crimson tones.

Niedzwiecki apple tree.

Please note:

• Apple trees begin to bloom in May. Most often this is after the 12-15th. Or maybe at the beginning of June. How is the weather. And what region;
• In the second half of August, the apples are already ripe. Stable yields after ten years. The color is difficult to describe. And purple. And dark red. And the inside is pinkish.

Has everything to use in breeding:

• Resistance to frost, drought, disease;
• Unpretentiousness in cultivation;
• Its best qualities were inherited by hybrids:
  • Nikolina;
  • Lemoine;
  • Ellie.

You can find out more about the Niedzwiecki apple tree here.

Sargentii

• Japanese apple tree. Its homeland is the mountainous regions of Japan. In Europe since the end of the 19th century;
• Low shrub. Height – up to 2 meters, crown width – up to 3 meters;
• Green in spring, the leaves turn orange-yellow in autumn;
• This beautiful bloom is observed in May for almost two weeks;
• Dark red round fruits in September, even the ripe ones are not surprising in size - only about 1 cm in diameter. The stalks are elongated. Apples have a waxy coating. They remain on the tree for a long time;
• Apple trees grow and bear fruit to a mature age. And 50 years is not the limit for them. When leaving;
• Select and plant on fertile soils;
• And he loves the sun.

Sargent.

Royalty

• Hybrid. Purple apple trees;
• She, in turn, has roots from the Niedzwiecki apple tree;
• Trees in an ornamental environment quite low - only 5-6 meters in height;
• And the crown width is up to 5 meters;
• They can also be in the form of a bush;
• With red leaves and flowers;
• Original oval dark purple leaves. They turn red in autumn;

Attention! Very compact when young. Mature trees are spreading. Need

formative pruning

• Application:
  • Parks, alleys and squares;
  • Private houses have become increasingly common in recent years;
  • Less in summer cottages.
• They bloom for almost two weeks in May. Large ruby-colored or raspberry-red flowers fill everything around with aroma;
• The fruits are small. Not suitable for consumption;
• Frost resistance and drought resistance allow planting in many regions;
• Carry out preventive treatments against diseases and pests. After all, this is an apple tree. And she needs attention and care.

You will learn more about the Royalty variety from this article.

Rudolf

• The height of the rounded apple trees does not exceed 6 meters. Usually about five meters. But the crown becomes more spreading in mature trees;
• Large white and pink flowers completely cover leaves and branches;
• Yellow fruits reach even 3 cm in diameter;
• But to eat or not to eat? Better in canned form;
• They don't fall off for a long time. Plant in full sun and fertile soil.

Please note:

• Perform regular pruning;
• Not only sanitary;
• Formative also;
• And it's better in early spring. Maintenance only makes the trees more attractive. And their winter hardiness increases.

Read more about the Rudolph apple tree in this article.

Ola

• Both the height of the tree and the width of its crown do not exceed 5 meters;
• The leaves attract attention. Especially the purple tint is shiny and green in color;
• They delight others with their blossoms in May. Stands with very beautiful large pink flowers. Completely a ball of this color;
• The fruits are about 3 cm in diameter. Crimson red, they do not fall from the tree for a long time.

Remember! The tasty fruits are very suitable for consumption. Especially for jams and compotes.

Before planting, consider:

• Can you provide fertile soil? Well fertilized and constantly moistened;
• Perform regular spring pruning;
• Treat systematically against diseases and pests.

The sun loves. But even in partial shade it feels confident. As with frosts and winds.

You can find out more about the Ola apple tree here.

Helena

• A distinctive feature of this variety is their slight height. No more than 4 meters it can grow. Even with good care and feeding;
• Dark pink leaves not large. Up to 7 cm;
• Large purple flowers They begin to bloom even in April. But more often in May;
• Red fruits grow to small sizes. Edible with a sweet and sour taste. And fragrant;
• It takes root well and grows even in areas with harsh climates. Its ability to withstand diseases, frosts and droughts allows this.

Makamic

• Tall trees (up to 6-7 meters not uncommon) with a thick crown shaped like a tent;
• The oval leaves change color from purple when they bloom to dark green;
• Very beautiful purple flowers. Even with terry;
• The fruits are red in color. Even 2.5 cm in diameter;
• Gardeners prefer planting in spring in well-fertilized planting holes in lighted areas;
• And they suggest feeding:
  • In spring, nitrogen fertilizers;
  • In autumn - better with phosphorus and potassium;
  • Can be combined with watering.
• Can cope with diseases. With your help;
• Carry out formative spring pruning. And remove damaged ones;
• Protect from rodents during the winter.

Royal Beauty

• A very successful fast-growing hybrid;
• It grows up to 3 meters. And the crown does not exceed 2 meters;
• Blooms for about two weeks in early May. Dark red buds turn into large and fragrant crimson flowers;
• Many designers give it preference in landscape design because drooping, as if weeping branches. And it’s worth it - more than 500 rubles per seedling;
• If the crown is not regularly trimmed, it takes on an oval or spherical appearance;
• The glossy foliage is purple in spring, becoming a rich crimson color in autumn.

Remember! The fruits are not for eating. For beauty.

Royal Beauty.

Read more information about the Royal Beauty apple tree in this article.

Yagodnaya (Siberian)

• Globular crown. It may also be bushy. If you form it properly. Or you will forget to look after her;
• Grows in various conditions;
• They take root better in sunny places. And in well-drained soil. And in shaded areas;
• Therefore, gardeners very often use it as a rootstock for grafting. More valuable varieties;
• White flowers smell throughout the whole area;
• The fruits are a pleasure to look at. Variety of colors - Orange and red. And yellow ones.
• The color depends on the variety. Their size is only 5-10 mm in diameter;
• The agricultural technology responds to good views, abundant flowering, and many small apples;
• Its varieties (or forms) are well known:
  • Graceful;
  • Yellow bordered;
  • Pink terry.

You can find out more about the Yagodnaya apple tree here.

Everest

• Grows up to almost 6 meters. This is the size of the crown shape. Round and spreading;
• Pink stripes are noticeable on the edges of white flowers. Quite large - up to 3.5 cm in diameter;
• The ovoid, dark green leaves have a matte tint;
• The fruits are slightly flattened. With a red-orange color. They grow up to 3 cm in diameter.
• The barely noticeable gray-blue stripe attracts everyone's attention;
• Thin stalks of the same length;
• Combined plantings are very common. Near tall trees. They are also used as a hedge. In the form of trellises.

Profusion

• Tall tree up to 6 meters. Crown diameter - up to 5 meters;
• Young dark red leaves turn green-brownish in summer. And in the fall they are already amber-brown;
• The sizes of multi-colored flowers and buds always attract attention:
  • Bright red;
  • Lilac-violet;
  • Pinkish-red;
  • They fill everything around with aroma.
• Small apples (up to 1.5 cm in diameter) remain on trees for a long time;
  Even in winter. A good treat for birds;
• Plant where the sun dominates. And in groups with other ornamental plants and flowers;
• Designed for city alleys and parks;
• Withstands frosts;
• Loamy fertile soils are more suitable. With watering.

Prof.

Golden Hornet

• A well-established and long-established variety. Received in 1949 in England;
• The crown is impressive and beautiful. Height and width up to 6 meters. It can also be a multi-stemmed bush;
• The buds are purple-pink. The flowers are pink with a white border. Flowering occurs in May;
• Large yellow fruits for this species– up to 3 cm in diameter. Make a note to yourself. Suitable for consumption and processing;
• They remain on the tree even until frost;

Please note! Young shoots may freeze. Timely and systematic agricultural practices will contribute to good winter hardiness.

• Quite often asked in nurseries. But the price of a 2-year-old seedling is... 2500 rubles.

Golden Hornet.

Long (Long, Chinese, Plum-leaved)

• This variety cannot be ignored;
• American variety, and the roots are Siberian;
• Zoned in the Siberian regions, North-West;
• Elongated fruit shape gave the name to the variety;
• Pyramidal, if you want a vertical crown;
• Dark green large leaves and white flowers;
• AND a lot of apples. Not large - even more than 3 cm in diameter. They even weigh -20-25 grams. But a lot. Red ovoid fruits. They are confused with plums;
• Ripen at the end of August. They can lie there for twenty days;
• The main purpose is decorative and processing into compotes and preserves. You can collect 200 kg of apples from one tree;
• It is listed in the price lists of nurseries on a par with the famous large apples.

Prairie Fire (Prairie Lights)

• The crown diameter can be up to 5 meters;
• The purple color of the foliage changes to red-green. By autumn;
• The purple-red-green flowers are unique;
• And they also surprise red-brown bark and dark red fruits. Even up to 5 cm in diameter.
• Preserved on the tree in winter;
• Particularly popular in Canada and New Zealand. Its popularity is growing here too. High resistance to scab – one of the arguments in favor of this variety.

Prairie Fire.

Robin

• This variety has Baltic roots. The result of crossing Siberian berry and Nedzvetsky. In natural conditions;
• A medium-sized tree with a dense spherical crown. Its height can be up to 6 meters;
• The raspberry-colored fruits and aroma give the variety its name;
• The rounded leaves are green with redness only in autumn. And from spring and summer purple in color;
• Small for regular apples, large for decorative ones. The shape is difficult to determine. But about 3 cm in diameter. In huge quantities. With raspberry flavor;
• Very good for making compotes;
• Tree care is normal;
• It bears fruit already in the 4th year.

Robin.

Useful photos and videos

Decorative apple tree in a park area.

Decorative apple tree at a summer cottage.

Watch a video about decorative apple trees:

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Watch a video about pruning ornamental apple trees:

Conclusion

• Nowadays, more than ever, a lot of attention is paid to the design of squares, parks, public gardens, and streets;
• And the territories of private houses. To which the name estate is more suitable. It's not about the apples and their taste;
• The variety of ornamental apples can give you a variety of options;
• And there are plenty of beautiful types of trees with pink flowers.

Advice! When purchasing, be careful and picky. The photo and description do not always correspond to the variety you are interested in. Good luck!

Don’t know how to decorate your garden and have already gone through all the unusual plants? A decorative apple tree in the design of a country plot will be a real find, while remaining undemanding in terms of care and placement.

All the apple trees, both varietal and wild, bloom mesmerizingly, but this miracle does not last long, and then ordinary, unremarkable trees remain on the site. Of course, ripe apples are also decorative, but they only decorate trees for a couple of weeks. Ornamental apple trees are the same thing - in the spring their flowering lasts for 2 weeks, in the summer they delight with bright leaves, and in the fall and winter they are strewn with small apples that stay on the branches for a long time and withstand bad weather.

How to plant a decorative apple tree

Ornamental apple trees are not capricious, take root well in most soils and do not require special skills from the gardener. Their only “wish” is a well-lit area. It is in the sun that their decorative qualities are maximized, and you get not just a simple tree, but the pride of the entire garden.

Of course, ornamental apple trees prefer light, fertile soils, but they also grow in acidified and depleted soils. They even tolerate planting well in unfavorable urban environments and will probably not take root only on rocky soil or bare sand.

The root system of ornamental apple trees is superficial, so they grow even in areas with close groundwater, although they do not achieve the declared growth. Because of their spreading crown, it is better to plant apple trees separately from flower beds, in individual plantings or in groups with shade-tolerant plants. Young apple trees bend easily and tolerate pruning, so they can be formed into a tree of any shape, a hedge, or even put on a trellis.

Otherwise, a decorative apple tree is planted in the same way as an ordinary one.

Planting an apple tree: how to plant a seedling correctly (photo, video)

Everything you need to know about “proper” planting of an apple tree.

Caring for an ornamental apple tree

A frost- and drought-resistant apple tree, properly planted in a lighted place, will require a minimum of effort from you. You will only have to think about it 3 times a year, unless, of course, you try to model something special from its crown.

In spring, it is advisable to feed the ornamental apple tree with complex mineral fertilizer (superphosphate, ammophosphate, nitroammophoska, 15-30 g per tree). In summer you need to water the tree at least once a month, and in dry weather it is better every 2-3 weeks. And finally, in the fall, moisture-recharging watering and sanitary pruning should be carried out, removing diseased and dried branches.

The apple tree reacts calmly to pruning, quickly healing wounds and coming to its senses, but even in the complete absence of pruning it also does not suffer. Thickening of the crown does not threaten it, because it only makes it more decorative.

Types and varieties of decorative apple trees

There are ornamental apple trees all over the world, but not all of them are suitable for growing in our climate. Of course, fragile Asian beauties can also take root in the south of Russia, but it is better to choose adapted species. In the middle zone, the Nedzvetsky apple tree, Sargent apple tree, hybrid apple tree and berry apple tree bloom and grow well.

The hybrid apple tree has the most varieties. Here are the most popular of them, which can be bought in nurseries and stores.

Is it possible to eat decorative apples?

The inquisitive mind of our people truly knows no rest. The question of whether these small bright apples can be eaten occupies everyone, and there is not a single gardener who would not dare to try them.

Fortunately, the fruits of most varieties are quite edible and even tasty. Only a few apple trees have sour or tart fruits, which only birds like when fresh. However, some gardeners have become adept at preserving and processing these mini-fruits.

The rules for eating decorative apples are exactly the same as regular apples - wash and eat, make compote or jam. It’s just inconvenient to prepare juice from them - it produces too much pulp.

When choosing an ornamental apple tree for the first time, many gardeners doubt that this tree will suit them. However, after a few years, having fallen in love with the beauty, grace and delicate aroma of its flowers, they go for the next seedling or create a whole alley of ornamental apple trees.

Moreover, the fruits of some varieties of these apple trees are generally inedible and can even cause an eating disorder. But this in no way detracts from the decorative merits of the trees: these crops are charming both in bloom and in the fall.

Description of ornamental apple trees and their photos

The genus includes 50 species growing in temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Small, up to 10 m tall, fruit and ornamental trees, often with an irregular, rounded crown, less often shrubs. It may have a tall, spreading, round or umbrella-shaped crown.

The trunk bark is dark gray. Valued for its varied summer leaf colors - it can be olive-colored or intensely green. Some varieties may have dark green leaves with reddish-purple veins.

Leaves- elliptical or oblong-ovate, up to 10 cm long, dark green in summer, yellow or reddish in autumn.

As can be seen in the photo, the flowers of ornamental apple trees are up to 3-4 cm in diameter, fragrant, white, pink or carmine, on pubescent pedicels, collected in umbrella-shaped inflorescences:

Some varieties have brightly colored buds of soft pink or snow-white color. The flowering tree slowly changes color. The flowers of many varieties have a strong, delicate aroma. During mass flowering, the smell of flowers, spreading over a considerable distance, attracts insects. Flowering under optimal weather conditions lasts on average 10-12 days, but the budding phase significantly lengthens the decorative time of trees.

Fruit- apple-shaped, brightly colored in many species. The size, depending on the variety, can be the size of a small apricot. The fruits of most varieties are edible, but do not have high taste.

Inside the fruit there are 5 nests formed by leathery valves containing seeds; the pulp is formed due to the expanding, fleshy receptacle.

All varieties are good abundantly flowering honey plants.

Resistant to frost and drought, tolerate dust, gas contamination and soil salinity. They prefer sunny places and do not like stagnant moisture. Planting them is quite simple. Care and pruning are the same as for ordinary types of apple trees.

They reproduce by sowing seeds, in early autumn - freshly harvested, late - after 1.5-2 months of stratification, in spring sowing - stratification from December before sowing with removal at the end of the stratification period under the snow. Rare species, decorative forms and varieties are propagated by grafting.

Used for single and group plantings in parks and forest parks, for intra-block landscaping. They are also good in garden plots.

Below you can read the descriptions of varieties of ornamental apple trees and see their photographs.

Decorative apple trees Royalty and Rudolph

Decorative apple tree Royalty is one of the hybrid forms of the purple apple tree, bred on the basis of the Central Asian Niedzvetsky apple tree.

The trees are small, with a slow growth rate, their maximum height does not exceed 4 - 6 meters. Sometimes trees take the form of ornamental shrubs. The crown is oval and reaches a diameter of 4 - 5 meters; at a young age it is more compact, but over time it becomes wider and spreading. If the crown is not trimmed, then gradually it takes the form of an irregular oval or ball.

The leaves are narrowed, with a glossy surface, pubescent, elliptical or oblong-ovate, up to 8 - 12 cm long, of a very beautiful dark purple color. By the autumn season, the leaves become a little lighter and acquire a rich red color, without losing their decorative effect.

When the trees are completely leafy, the leaf blade can retain a purple color only on the bottom, and on top becomes dark green.

Widely used in landscape design of private gardens and households, public parks and squares: in single, group and alley plantings, when creating “live” hedges, seasonal compositions, contrasting tree and shrub groups. Often planted in front of the facades of administrative buildings.

Flowering is very abundant, begins in early May and lasts about 2 weeks. In very dry and hot climates, flowers can fade quite quickly, and the total flowering period is reduced to 2 - 4 days. The buds are large in size, rich dark red in color. The flowers are numerous, large in size, unusually fragrant, ruby ​​or crimson-red in color, held on thin, white-tomentose peduncles.

At the beginning of autumn, the flowers produce small fruits, slightly oblong in shape, dark red in color with a bluish waxy coating. They usually ripen in mid-September and are held on long stalks.

They are not edible and can sometimes even cause acute food poisoning if consumed directly.

The variety is frost-resistant, wind- and drought-resistant. In conditions of a long, harsh winter, flower buds may freeze slightly. Resistance to powdery mildew is good. Resistance to scab is not very high, so regular preventive treatment against this disease is required.

Basic care is the same as for ordinary fruit trees. For planting, it is preferable to choose sunny or semi-shaded areas, since they are light-loving varieties. Trees are undemanding when it comes to soil, but medium loams, rich sandy loams, fertile and moderately moist soils are still recommended.

Decorative apple tree Rudolph- a tree 4-6 m high, with a rounded crown, becoming spreading with age. Fragrant pink-white flowers, up to 5 cm in size, are collected in bouquet inflorescences, completely covering the branches and leaves during flowering. Fruiting is abundant, spherical fruits up to 2.5 cm in diameter are yellow, stay on the branches for a long time. Winter-hardy. Maximum decorative in open sunny places. Loves fertile soil with low groundwater levels. Requires regular pruning. Responds well to feeding.

Suitable for growing in single, group and alley plantings.

Varieties of ornamental apple trees Ola and Helena

Decorative apple tree Ola– a tree up to 4.5 meters tall, with a round, openwork crown. The leaves are shiny, green in color, with a purple tint during the blooming period. Blooms profusely in May with large pink flowers. The fruits are small, up to 3 cm in diameter, red-purple in color, and remain on the tree until late autumn, giving the plant a special decorative appearance.

It is demanding on soil composition, prefers moist and moderately moist soils, and does not tolerate wetlands at all. Sun-loving, tolerates partial shade. Frost-resistant and wind-resistant. The variety is resistant to diseases and pests. In early spring, it is advisable to prune young trees to stimulate flowering and crown formation.

It is one of the most beautiful modern varieties.

Look at the photo of this variety of ornamental apple trees - it is distinguished by an unusually elegant, openwork crown, which in the spring is covered with a cap of large pink flowers with a wonderful aroma:

Suitable for planting as a tapeworm on the lawn. Looks very good in group planting in an array, in parks and squares, as well as for constructing a high hedge.

Decorative apple tree Helena- a low tree with a spreading crown of 3-4 m. The leaves are purple, glossy, three-lobed. Beautiful abundant flowering in spring. Large purple flowers bloom in April-May. The fruits are red and small.

Winter-hardy, frost-resistant, drought-resistant. Prefers moist and fertile soils with a slightly acidic reaction. Resistant to diseases.

Used as a tapeworm on the lawn, in compositions with trees and shrubs, alleys, hedges, and forms picturesque arches.

Description of ornamental apple trees Makamik and Yagodnaya

Decorative apple tree Makamik– an ornamental tree 5-7 m in height, with a dense tent-shaped crown. The leaves are oval, purple when opening, then dark green. Purple flowers in spring, red fruits ripen in autumn.

Winter-hardy, frost-resistant. Photophilous. Prefers moist and fertile soils with a slightly acidic reaction. Resistant to diseases.

It is advisable to plant in the spring; during autumn planting, a large loss occurs. Planting in filled planting holes. Fertilize twice a season: in the spring - nitrogen fertilizers, in the fall - potassium and phosphorus.

Formative pruning in the spring also removes diseased, damaged shoots. The wounds must be covered with garden varnish. During dry periods, it is advisable to water. In winter, protective measures must be taken against mice and hares.

Decorative apple tree Berry– an unpretentious variety, used as a rootstock. Rounded crown or slightly vertical. The fragrant flowers are white. The foliage is green.

A very small-fruited species, 6 - 10 mm in diameter, with several varieties having some morphological differences and different habitats. The fruits are spherical, yellow, red or orange.

Sometimes it grows as a bush.

The requirements for growing conditions are the same as for conventional varieties. The place for planting is sunny or slightly shaded; the soil needs to be fertile and drained. After planting, it is better to mulch the soil in the tree trunk circles. From the second year after planting, you can start feeding.

Varieties of decorative apple trees Everest and Profusion

Decorative apple tree Everest– decorative tree up to 4-6 m tall, up to 5 m in diameter. The flowers are white with pink stripes along the edges of the petals, simple, rosette-shaped, up to 3-3.5 cm in diameter, wrinkled and curved inward.

The fruits are round or slightly flattened, without cups, 1.5-2.3 cm long and 2.6 in diameter, orange-red, with a red stripe and a barely noticeable bluish-gray stripe, a thin stalk up to 3 cm long.

The leaves are alternate, ovate, sometimes 3-lobed, serrated edges, dark green, matte shiny, carmine-red petiole, 2.5-3 cm long.

It is distinguished by a rather loose crown with dark green foliage, simple white flowers with pink stripes along the edges of the petals, and orange-red fruits with a thin red stripe.

Used in group and alley plantings in parks, gardens and squares, in the form of tapeworms, in the edges of tall groups of trees. Good for flowering, free-growing and trellis hedges. Used to create tree and shrub groups and seasonal compositions.

Decorative apple tree Profuzhn– a tree with a wide crown up to 6 m tall, crown diameter 4-5 m. Young leaves are dark red, green with a brown tint in summer, shiny, amber-brown in autumn.

Blooms profusely in May. The buds are large red, the flowers are numerous, large, up to 3.5-4 cm, lilac, pink-red, with a pleasant aroma.

The fruits are spherical, red, small, 1.5 cm. They are stored on the branches in winter.

It is undemanding to soil, but prefers medium loams, moderately moist and fertile.

Photophilous. Frost-resistant. Plant in open sunny areas, together with other tree species, in the background of flower beds with bright spring flowers.

One of the most beautiful varieties when flowering. Resistant to urban conditions.

A decorative apple tree is a separate option for decorating your garden in a unique way. It is grown solely for its appearance. These plants are small in size and often bear inedible fruits. As representatives of ground cover plants, ornamental apple trees can look not only like trees, but also like deciduous shrubs. All of them have attractive white, pink, purple flowers. The fruits can be green, red, orange, and do not exceed 4 cm in size. With their elegance, decorative apple trees delight the eye until mid-winter, and sometimes longer. During this cold season, birds can also feed on them.

Weeping

The second name of this variety is riverine apple tree. It is distributed mainly in North America, but also grows well on our continent, in this climate. Withstands even severe frosts, thanks to its thick bark. Capable of reaching a height of up to 12 m, provided proper care is taken.

It got its name due to the fact that, under the weight of leaves and apples, its flexible branches bend more and more towards the ground in the process of their life.

Nedzvetsky

This variety is most common in our area. According to many gardeners, it has no equal among fruit trees. It has an oval crown, which reaches a maximum height of 3.5 m, while the width is about 2.5 m, which gives it an even more rounded, cozy appearance. This beauty has purple flowers that attract the eye, crimson fruits about 4 cm in diameter. The only negative is that this variety can be damaged by severe frosts.

Apple tree with red leaves

Since this apple tree is a hybrid, it perfectly withstands all unfavorable conditions that can overtake it. Also, one of its advantages is its apparent resistance to scab and other diseases that affect its sisters.

The apple tree with red leaves grows up to 4 m in height and up to 3 m in width. Initially it produces purple leaves, and when the red apples ripen, it turns emerald. A red decorative apple tree delights its owner with a riot of colors. Tolerates frosts well.

Royalty

It differs in that it grows very slowly - from 8 to 10 years. After this time, you can get a tall representative - up to 5 m in height and 4 m in crown diameter. It has unusual narrow leaves with a glossy purple tint. In autumn, they acquire a red tint, but do not lose their brightness and attractiveness. It is also resistant to frost, but does not tolerate acidification of the soil and stagnation of moisture in it.

Robin

It looks like a low bush in the shape of an oval. It has a wide dense crown. It differs in that its buds have a rich red color, which attracts attention even before they bloom. As a result, the apple tree is covered with red flowers, which begin to emit a pleasant raspberry aroma.

Chinese

It differs in that it has edible fruits, from which jam and compotes are often made. Perfectly suited for development in our regions, as well as more northern ones. This wild variety grows very quickly, approximately 20–30 cm every year. Capable of growing up to 10 meters in height. She is the owner of pleasant emerald leaves and snow-white flowers, which cover her during the flowering period and resemble a snowball.

Pioneer

Low representatives that can easily be formed into a crown, which makes it possible to make a hedge out of them. All you need to do is trim the young shoots correctly and you will get the hedge of your dreams. This representative of ornamental apple trees has bright blooms, which is why during this period it is all red.

Royal Beauty

Many gardeners note that this is the most beautiful representative with a weeping crown. Therefore, it is widely used in landscape design. The foliage has a rich red color, but by autumn it already has a green tint, gradually becoming emerald. Both the flowers and fruits have a purple tint, which makes this Royal Beauty attractive.

Rudolf

In order to decorate gardens and plots in a relatively short time, hybrid varieties were bred. Rudolph can also be included among them. It is quite tall, reaches 5 m in height, and has fairly dense foliage of a fresh green color. When all necessary conditions are created, it can bloom for up to 1 month, which causes great demand in the plant market for the design and decoration of various gardens and plots.

Her flowers are white, collected in beautiful umbrellas of inflorescences. After Rudolph fades, honey-yellow apples appear, about 3 cm in diameter. By the way, they can be preserved and used in the form of jam. Externally, the rich, dense foliage with yellow apples looks very advantageous.

Planting and care

As a rule, these fruit trees are propagated by seeds.

One-year-old seedlings are planted in the ground in autumn or spring. Before planting a decorative apple tree, place the root system in water for 1 hour.

It is necessary to ensure that the roots do not dry out, this will negatively affect the further development of the seedling in your garden. The first year should not be fertilized, and in subsequent years, competent systematic feeding is mandatory. Sunny places or areas in slight shade are most suitable for planting.

You should choose drained soils rich in essential substances. It is useful to use mulching with high-moor peat. Instead, you can use nut shells, pine bark or wood chips. These methods will help protect the soil from drying out. In addition, with a layer of mulch it is easier to weed, loosen, and water.

These plants do not like pruning. Therefore, it must be done carefully, cutting off branches that have dried or frozen after winter. This should be done in early spring. It is also necessary to remove and untangle branches growing deep into the crown, avoiding excessive thickening.

In order for the pollination process to occur, apple trees of a different variety are planted nearby. These trees feel best in single-species garden plots. Pear is suitable for the neighborhood; compatibility with it is most favorable. It can also be placed next to cherries, sweet cherries, quince, plums, and raspberries. They do not get along at all with apricot, peach, walnut, barberry, lilac, and viburnum. The root system of some neighbors produces a depressing effect. Therefore, choose your planting location in your garden carefully.

In the spring you should definitely spray with insecticides. You should not carry out chemical pest control during flowering and fruiting. Despite the fact that most often the fruits of this variety are not eaten, they are eaten by birds. As you know, birds rid the garden of unnecessary insect pests. Chemicals can harm birds. Do not forget that bright apples can attract the attention of a child, who will pick and eat an apple treated with insecticides.

Unfortunately, such varieties are susceptible to diseases such as scab and powdery mildew. One of the most dangerous enemies is the burn. It is caused by the bacteria Erwinia amylovora. It spreads very quickly throughout the garden and is incurable. The secret to success is proper care and care. Then your garden will be the most beautiful!

Video “Overview of decorative apple trees”

From this video you will learn about the variety of varieties of ornamental apple trees and hear tips on caring for them.

Among the countless varieties and hybrids of sweet peppers, there are those, such as the Ramiro pepper, whose popularity is literally worldwide. And if most vegetables on supermarket shelves are nameless, and it is almost impossible to find out about their variety, then the name of this pepper “Ramiro” will certainly be on the packaging. And, as my experience has shown, this pepper is worth letting other gardeners know about it. In connection with which this article was written.

Autumn is the most mushroom time. It is no longer hot, and heavy dew falls in the mornings. Since the earth is still warm, and foliage has already attacked from above, creating a completely special microclimate in the ground layer, the mushrooms are very comfortable. Mushroom pickers are also comfortable at this time, especially in the mornings when it is cooler. It's time for both to meet. And, if you haven’t introduced yourself to each other, get to know each other. In this article I will introduce you to exotic, little-known and not always edible mushrooms that look like coral.

If you are a busy person, but at the same time not devoid of romance, if you have your own plot and are endowed with aesthetic taste, then explore the opportunity to purchase this wonderful ornamental shrub - karyopteris, or Nutwing. He is also “wing-hazel”, “blue fog” and “blue beard”. It truly fully combines unpretentiousness and beauty. Karyopteris reaches its peak of decorativeness in late summer and autumn. It is at this time that it blooms.

Pepper ajvar - vegetable caviar or thick vegetable sauce made from bell peppers with eggplants. The peppers for this recipe are baked for quite a long time, then they are also stewed. Onions, tomatoes, and eggplants are added to ajvar. To store eggs for the winter, they are sterilized. This Balkan recipe is not for those who like to make preparations quickly, undercooked and underbaked - not about ajvar. In general, we approach the matter in detail. For the sauce, we choose the ripest and meatiest vegetables on the market.

Despite the simple names (“sticky” or “indoor maple”) and the status of a modern substitute for indoor hibiscus, abutilons are far from the simplest plants. They grow well, bloom profusely and provide a healthy look of greenery only in optimal conditions. On thin leaves, any deviations from comfortable lighting or temperatures and disturbances in care quickly appear. To reveal the beauty of abutilons in rooms, it is worth finding the ideal place for them.

Zucchini fritters with Parmesan and mushrooms - a delicious recipe with photos of available products. Ordinary zucchini pancakes can be easily turned into a non-boring dish by adding a few savory ingredients to the dough. During the squash season, pamper your family with vegetable pancakes with wild mushrooms; it is not only very tasty, but also filling. Zucchini is a universal vegetable, it is suitable for stuffing, for preparations, for main courses, and even for sweets there are delicious recipes - compotes and jam are made from zucchini.

The idea of ​​growing vegetables on the grass, under the grass and in the grass is scary at first, until you become imbued with the naturalness of the process: in nature, this is exactly how everything happens. With the obligatory participation of all soil living creatures: from bacteria and fungi to moles and toads. Each of them contributes. Traditional tillage with digging, loosening, fertilizing, and fighting all those we consider pests destroys the biocenoses that have been created over centuries. In addition, it requires a lot of labor and resources.

What to do instead of a lawn? So that all this beauty does not turn yellow, does not get sick and at the same time looks like a lawn... I hope that the smart and quick-witted reader is already smiling. After all, the answer suggests itself - if you do nothing, nothing will happen. Of course, there are several solutions that can be used, and with their help, you can reduce the area of ​​​​the lawn, and therefore reduce the labor intensity of caring for it. I propose to consider alternative options and discuss their pros and cons.

Tomato sauce with onions and sweet peppers - thick, aromatic, with pieces of vegetables. The sauce cooks quickly and is thick because this recipe contains pectin. Make such preparations at the end of summer or autumn, when the vegetables have ripened in the sun in the garden beds. Bright, red tomatoes will make equally bright homemade ketchup. This sauce is a ready-made dressing for spaghetti, and you can also simply spread it on bread - very tasty. For better preservation, you can add a little vinegar.

This year I often observed a picture: among the luxurious green crown of trees and shrubs, here and there, like candles, the bleached tops of shoots “burn.” This is chlorosis. Most of us know about chlorosis from school biology lessons. I remember that this is a lack of iron... But chlorosis is an ambiguous concept. And lightening of foliage does not always mean a lack of iron. What is chlorosis, what our plants lack during chlorosis and how to help them, we will tell you in the article.

Korean vegetables for the winter - delicious Korean salad with tomatoes and cucumbers. The salad is sweet and sour, spicy and slightly spicy because it is prepared with Korean carrot seasoning. Be sure to prepare a few jars for the winter; in cold winter, this healthy and aromatic snack will come in handy. You can use overripe cucumbers for the recipe; it is better to harvest vegetables in late summer or early autumn, when they are ripe in the open ground under the sun.

Autumn for me means dahlias. Mine begin to bloom as early as June, and all summer the neighbors peek at me over the fence, reminding them that I promised them a few tubers or seeds by the fall. In September, a tart note appears in the aroma of these flowers, hinting at the approaching cold. This means it’s time to start preparing the plants for the long, cold winter. In this article I will share my secrets of autumn care for perennial dahlias and preparing them for winter storage.

To date, through the efforts of breeders, according to various sources, from seven to ten thousand (!) varieties of cultivated apple trees have been bred. But despite their enormous diversity, in private gardens, as a rule, only a couple of popular and beloved varieties grow. Apple trees are large trees with a spreading crown, and you cannot grow many of them in one area. What if you try to grow columnar varieties of this crop? In this article I will tell you exactly about these varieties of apple trees.

Pinjur - Balkan-style eggplant caviar with sweet peppers, onions and tomatoes. A distinctive feature of the dish is that the eggplants and peppers are first baked, then peeled and simmered for a long time in a roasting pan or in a thick-bottomed pan, adding the rest of the vegetables specified in the recipe. The caviar turns out to be very thick, with a bright, rich taste. In my opinion, this cooking method is the best known. Although it is more troublesome, the result compensates for the labor costs.

– 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" 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.

Ornamental apple trees have many advantages over other varieties:

Decorative varieties are undemanding to the soil on which they grow. Trees growing on fertile and fresh soil produce abundant flowering and fruiting. However, even when grown on depleted soil, trees can be attractive but slower growing. Ornamental apple trees love good lighting. Even a slight shade can affect the number of flowers and their brightness, as well as the abundance of fruits.

Popular varieties

Even novice gardeners can grow an ornamental tree, just like one, since such plants do not require special growing conditions or care knowledge. The most popular varieties of ornamental apple trees are distinguished by a variety of shades, flowers and fruits. Apple trees are more reminiscent of an ornamental plant than a common fruit tree. Therefore, most gardeners grow them for appearance, and not for the purpose of yield. In addition to the bright visual effect, during flowering such trees fill the surrounding area with a sweet fragrance. Thanks to this, the plant is well pollinated and produces a good harvest of small fruits.

Weeping

The variety is represented by a small ornamental tree with a weeping crown shape and red leaves. Plant height is 1.5-2.5 meters. The apple tree grows well in ordinary garden soils, loves abundant watering, but can tolerate short-term drought. The tree grows equally well either alone or in a group planting. Peak flowering occurs in May. At this time, the plant is completely covered with pink flowers, and then small red fruits.

Small apples ripen in September. The fruits make delicious and beautiful jam or jelly.

The weeping apple tree is resistant to brown spot, but requires additional protection against apple scab and powdery mildew - it affects buds, leaves and stems.

Makovetsky

The variety is one of the hybrids of the purple Niedzwiecki apple tree. Due to its unpretentiousness to growing conditions, the apple tree can be grown in the southern regions and central Russia. The tree can grow up to 4-6 m. The diameter of the spherical crown reaches 4-5 m. Flowering begins in May-June and lasts about 2 weeks. The flowers have a rich dark pink hue. The variety has high pollen fertility rates, which is why it is often used as a pollinator for industrial gardens. After flowering ends, small bright red fruits gradually appear. Due to their taste characteristics, apples can only be used in processed form - jam, jam, dessert. The species is frost-resistant, drought-resistant, and has average resistance to scab.

The fruits can be used in folk medicine in the treatment of anemia, for general strengthening of the body, as a bactericidal or laxative.

Helena

An adult tree does not grow higher than 4 m. The lush spreading crown also does not exceed 4 m in diameter. The tree grows quite slowly and reaches its maximum by 10 years. In the spring, abundant flowering begins, which after a while is replaced by clusters of bright red fruits that do not fall until late autumn. In winter, the reddish bark of the branches also gives the plant a decorative appearance. Thus, the tree pleases with its appearance almost all year round. Due to its small size, the variety can be used as a hedge. Helena is highly resistant to low temperatures and diseases. However, we should not forget about preventive measures.

The variety is a purely ornamental plant, since its fruits are not eaten even in processed form.

Red obelisk

The height of an adult tree can reach 6 m. The columnar crown can grow to a diameter of 3 m. During flowering, the plant is first covered with pink flowers, which turn white after a while. Large red fruits gradually ripen on the tree, which can be stored throughout the winter until spring. Apples can be picked and used to make preserves, jam or cider.

The plant is widely used for decorative purposes in landscaping urban landscapes and garden plots.

The apple tree may bloom again in the fall, but not as profusely as in the spring.

Scarlet

The tree quickly grows up to 4 meters in height. Flowering occurs in May, when the plant is covered with a large number of dark pink flowers. By autumn, the tree becomes overgrown with small purple fruits that can remain on it for a long time. The plant prefers a sunny place protected from the wind. The apple tree has weak resistance to diseases and pests, but it can be strengthened by preventive treatments. The variety has high winter hardiness, due to which it is widely cultivated in the Moscow region. The plant is used as a hedge and can be planted separately or in group plantings.

Royal Beauty

The plant is a hybrid variety created on the basis of the Niedzwiecki apple tree. The tree grows to a small size - 2.5-3 m. The diameter of the crown is 1-4 m. As it grows, it has a weeping shape, and in mature trees it has an umbrella-shaped shape. Lush flowering begins in early May and lasts 2 weeks. In hot, dry weather, this period can be shortened to 6-7 days. The flowers have a rich dark pink hue.

Over time, small dark red fruits appear on the tree, which can decorate it for a long time. Apples ripen in the first ten days of September, but have a bitter taste, which is why they are inedible. The variety is characterized by high frost resistance (up to -34°C) and tolerance of polluted air. Thanks to this, trees can be grown in the central and northwestern regions of Russia. The only drawback is the average resistance to scab.

Robin

The robin is characterized by a medium size and a dense, rounded crown. On average it grows to 4-6 meters. During the flowering period, the branches are covered with dense pink-red flowers. Outwardly it resembles sakura. By autumn, the plant is covered with small, bright burgundy fruits. Despite their small size, apples are edible and are used in making compotes. The collected fruits tolerate long-term storage in wooden containers. The variety is quite winter-hardy and can be grown in central Russia. The plant is susceptible to diseases and therefore requires preventive treatment measures. Find out about the Malinovka apple tree variety.

Royalty

An ornamental variety, which is one of the hybrid forms of the purple apple tree. Royalty is characterized by slow growth; by the tenth year of life it can grow to 3-4 m. The crown has an oval shape with a diameter of 4-5 m. In young trees it is compact, but gradually becomes wide and spreading. The flowering period occurs in early May and lasts 2 weeks. At this time, the tree is abundantly covered with ruby ​​or crimson-red flowers. By the beginning of autumn, small dark red fruits appear on the apple tree. Royalty will tell you about the characteristics of the apple tree variety.

The variety is frost-resistant, resistant to wind and drought. Trees are not very resistant to scab, so they need regular preventive treatments.

Apples have a bitter taste and are considered inedible. If consumed directly, they can lead to acute food poisoning.

Fusion

The tree rarely grows over 5 m in height. It has a lush spreading crown. During flowering (May), the branches are covered with pink-red flowers. The tree resembles a cherry blossom. By autumn, the flowers are replaced by small decorative red fruits, which can remain on the tree until winter. The plant is perfect for decorating a site, gardening area or as a hedge. Read how to form the crown of an apple tree.

Nedzvetsky

An apple tree can grow as a bush or tree, depending on the initial formation of the crown. An adult tree reaches 5-6 m in height and can live up to 60 years. During spring flowering, the branches are almost completely covered with large pink flowers. The flowering period depends on the location where the tree grows. It ranges from early to mid-May. In autumn, small purple-red fruits ripen. The pulp of apples has an unusual pink color. They can remain on the tree throughout the winter.

Read about apple tree diseases.

The Nedzvetsky variety is resistant to frost, pests and most diseases.

Which varieties are preferable for the Moscow region?

Features of planting and growing

Growing ornamental varieties of apples has some differences compared to ordinary apple trees.

1. The soil. For the most part, ornamental apple trees do not have special soil requirements and are able to grow even on poor soils, but the quantity and quality of flowers will suffer from this. It is advisable to avoid waterlogged, swampy, extremely dry sandy and rocky soils.
2. Landing. The process of decorative varieties is almost no different from ordinary apple trees. Spring is the best time for this.
3. Distance. Ornamental apple trees need a lot of space, so the distance between trees should be on average 2-3 m. Thus, each plant receives an area of ​​approximately 5-6 m.
4. Landing place. It is advisable to prepare the planting hole a month before planting, or preferably in the fall of the previous year. The diameter of the pit should be about 80 cm and the depth about 1 m.
5. Pruning in spring. Ornamental apple trees tolerate formative pruning well, quickly adapt and recover. In general, trees do not require pruning, and mandatory pruning consists only of removing damaged or dead branches.

   He will tell you about pruning an apple tree in the spring.

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   Video about decorative apple trees.

   conclusions

   1. Apple trees can not only produce healthy fruits, but also be a worthy decoration of the garden.
   2. Thanks to the variety of decorative varieties, you can choose trees by color and size.
   3. Most ornamental apple trees have unusual colors of flowers and fruits. It is also common for tree leaves and bark to become stained.
   4. The fruits of most ornamental varieties are inedible, but can decorate a tree even in winter.
   5. Decorative apples can be consumed in processed form. However, the fruits of some species can cause food poisoning.
   6. Ornamental apple trees are unpretentious to planting conditions, but for sufficient flowering they need abundant lighting.

They will decorate any garden with their luxurious blooms and bright colors of fallen leaves. Apple trees are beautiful trees: a lush crown, dwarf fruits, glowing among the lush green foliage.

Description of ornamental apple trees

This crop is a low tree. The top point of the crown reaches ten meters in height. Certain types of ornamental apple trees take the form of shrubs. If the crown is not formed, it will be an irregular oval or ball. There are fruit-bearing varieties, but their fruits do not have excellent taste, many of them are not edible at all. The bark of the trunk may be pastel or brown.

When choosing varieties of ornamental apple trees, special attention should be paid to the color and shape of the leaf plates. In some species they have a red tint and do not fall off for a long time in the fall, thanks to which designers have the opportunity to create magnificent landscapes, even if the soil composition is poor and the weather conditions are unfavorable. However, the main foliage color of ornamental apple trees is green. With the onset of autumn it changes to yellow and red. The leaves have the shape of an ellipse or plum, their length is 10 cm.

During flowering, the crown is strewn with numerous flowers with a heady aroma; their diameter is four centimeters. The main color is white, but with peach, pink or ivory shades. Inflorescences are bouquets collected from single flowers. The fruits are formed immediately after flowering, at first they are green, then yellow or red.

Features of cultivation

Ornamental apple trees have an amazing property: they do not respond to unfavorable factors that the environment presents from time to time. The culture is frost-resistant, grows in regions with cold climates, and is also not afraid of drought, growing on saline soils, in a polluted environment and in the conditions of modern cities.

Ornamental apple trees are grown in areas illuminated by sunlight. Here they will not lose their decorative properties and will decorate the garden at any time of the year. Apple trees grow poorly in areas even with light partial shade, and they cannot tolerate shade at all. It is unlikely that in such conditions they will delight with abundant flowering and fruiting.

What soils do they grow on?

Apple trees do not have any special requirements for soil, but they have their own preferences: fertile, fresh soil. They grow in any conditions, but overly moist, dry, sandy, swampy and rocky soils are not desirable for them. These ornamental plants are attractive even when grown in poor soils.

Landing

The procedure is almost the same as for most woody plants in the garden. It is better to plant ornamental apple trees in the spring, before the buds open. But this can also be done in the autumn; planting occurs in September or early October. Seedlings of four years of life are planted in spring and autumn, adult plants - only before the onset of winter. It is especially important what plants will grow in the neighborhood. Apple trees need free space, so it is better not to plant them next to large specimens. For each, a space is left equal to the diameter of the crown of an adult tree, approximately five to six meters. The distance between apple trees and neighboring crops should be two to three meters.

Holes for planting need to be dug large, with a diameter of 80 cm and a depth of about one meter. This is done in advance, in the fall or 30 days before planting. The soil in the hole is replaced with another, prepared independently: leaf soil from the garden, sand and humus are mixed in a ratio of 1: 2: 3 parts. Mineral fertilizer is added to the resulting mixture in an amount of 250-300 g. Without soil improvement, apple trees take a long time to take root. The root collar should not be covered with soil; it should be above its surface.

How is the crown formed?

This is usually done during pruning. There are many types of crowns according to their shape: weeping, tiered, improved, cordon, palmette and others. Regardless of the time of planting: spring or autumn, formation is done next year, as soon as spring comes, but the buds have not yet bloomed. This time falls in April, its beginning.

In the spring, a strong shoot stands out on the seedling, growing in a vertical direction. Three or four branches are selected from it, spaced evenly along the trunk, and cut to the same height. When forming a crown, you need to place the branches at a sufficiently large distance from one another, and the central one should be higher than the rest. The following year, in March, the selected branches are shortened at the level of strong outer buds. Shoots that may compete are removed. In subsequent years, several new branches are selected and formed in the same way.

Some ornamental apple trees are shaped like weeping trees. To give the crown this shape, the apple tree needs to be grafted onto a standard at a level of one and a half meters from the ground. After three to four years, the branches will hang to the ground surface. Subsequently, they need to be trimmed regularly so that the crown is beautiful and transparent.

How to care for a tree?

An ornamental apple tree requires appropriate care. This crop grows best in fertile, well-drained soils and requires moderate watering, but does not tolerate stagnant water. The soil in the tree trunk circles should be mulched with crushed conifer bark, nut shells, sawdust, and peat. This will retain moisture in the soil and rid the apple tree of weeds.

In the spring, preventive spraying of trees is carried out. If the fruits are not to be consumed, pest control can be carried out during the flowering period of the apple tree, the formation and ripening of its fruits. But it is better to refrain from this, since delicious apples attract, especially children. In addition, birds feed on them. To prevent anyone from getting poisoned, it is better to control pests with chemicals before the onset of the growing season.

Apple trees are affected by diseases such as powdery mildew and scab. In addition, trees are infected by bacteria that cause burns. In this case, such specimens must be destroyed, since the disease can quickly spread to other trees.

In the climatic conditions of our country, this species is the most common. Experienced gardeners believe that the Niedzwiecki apple tree has no equal among other fruit representatives. This low tree reaches a height of three and a half meters. The crown has an oval shape, its width is two and a half meters. As you can see, the parameters of the two measurements are almost the same. This makes the crown look even more rounded, which gives the whole tree a cozy appearance. During abundant flowering, the tree is covered with purple buds, and during the fruiting period - with crimson apples four centimeters in diameter. The only disadvantage of the Niedzvetsky apple tree is damage in severe frosts.

Weeping apple tree

This variety has another name - “riverside”. The apple tree is distributed mainly in North America, but it grows well here too. It is not afraid of severe frosts and can easily withstand them due to the large thickness of its bark. If you provide good care, its height reaches 12 meters. It got its name because of its flexible branches, which bend down to the ground under the weight of numerous fruits and leaves.

red leaf apple tree

This is a hybrid crop, therefore it is able to withstand conditions that are called unfavorable. Another advantage is resistance to diseases such as scab and other lesions characteristic of this species.

The decorative red-leaved apple tree reaches a height of four meters. The crown is lush and wide. Its diameter is three meters. This is an amazing plant. The leaves are purple at first, and when the red fruits ripen, they turn emerald. It withstands frosts without being damaged.

Siberian

Today it is the most popular decorative crop. The homeland of the apple tree is China. In the wild, the place of growth is Siberia. It is grown everywhere to decorate the landscape. Flowering occurs in spring. At this time, the crown of the tree looks like a cloud of white and pink. Apples, like beads, ripen in the fall. The tree has an average height of approximately five meters. The crown has an umbrella-shaped or rounded shape. The leaves are elongated, the surface is smooth, the tip is pointed. Flowering lasts 14 days. The fruits ripen quickly, but are not suitable for eating.

Royalty

This variety of apple tree is characterized by slow growth. It takes 8-10 years for a tree to become an adult. After this, its height reaches five meters. The crown is wide, four meters in diameter. The Royalty apple tree has unusual leaves. They are narrow, glossy and purple in color. In autumn, the leaves turn red, but their brightness and attractiveness remain. The Royalty apple tree is resistant to frost, but does not tolerate stagnant moisture in the soil.

Robin

The apple tree grows in the form of a low bush, shaped like an oval. The crown of the plant is wide and dense. This variety is distinguished by the color of its buds: they are red, rich, attractive even before blooming. During the flowering period, the bush is covered with numerous flowers with a raspberry scent, hence the name.

Lesnaya

The modest apple tree is native to Europe. The tree can grow up to three meters, but its height can be 10 m. The crown is spreading, the leaves are wide, ovoid in shape. The flowers are four to five centimeters in diameter and are white or pink. The fruits, 4-5 cm in diameter, are spherical in shape, yellowish-green in color with a pink blush. The apples are edible, but slightly sour.

Melba

The apple tree is a creeping variety. The fruits are edible and ripen in the summer. They are white in color with a hint of red. Large enough for decorative fruit trees, the weight of one apple is 80-100 g. Storage is average in duration - one month.

Chinese

This type of apple tree has tasty fruits. They are used to make compotes and jam. The Chinese apple tree is adapted to growing in the Russian climate, including in the northern regions. Refers to wild varieties with rapid growth. Over the course of a year it adds 20-30 cm and can reach 10 meters in height. The Chinese apple tree is decorative: the branches are hidden behind pleasant emerald leaves, and during the flowering period - behind snow-white flowers. It seems that the crown is covered with snow. This species has many varieties, some of which are presented below.

Golden Chinese

This is the most popular variety. It is not distinguished by high frost resistance, but has other undeniable advantages: it ripens early, fruiting occurs quickly, and there is no need to wait five to eight years. The crown is weeping, the fruits are formed mainly in the apical part of the branches, they are edible. Weight reaches 30 g, size - seven centimeters. The apples are yellow and sour in taste, but very pleasant. However, they do not last long, only seven days, and fall off when ripe. The fruits are high in vitamins, microelements, and amino acids, so they are consumed fresh. In addition, they are used for making jams, jams, marmalades, and jellies. Juices and wine are made from them.

Bellefleur-Chinese

A popular variety that can often be found in garden plots. The tree is tall, the crown is dense, and therefore needs shaping. The fruits are edible and large enough for an ornamental breed; individual specimens weigh 500-600 g. They are colored yellow with a pink tint in the form of stripes. They have a sweet and sour taste, a pleasant aroma, and are stored for a long time, two months. The apple tree begins to bear fruit after eight years of life, the yield is small.