Planting a column-shaped apple tree in the spring. Cultivation of apple, variety

Colonoid apple is a hybrid, which was first introduced in Canada in the last century. A skilled gardener saw on the old tree a small branch-mutant. Then, when it was bred, the breeders found a rather interesting variety, which served as the basis for many columnar apples. The superiority of culture consists in the fact that it grows sole trunk, there is no crown at the tree, floral beginnings develop on the lateral branches, and then fruits appear.

For lovers of gardeners, this apple tree is considered a feature, in addition to being unusual, this tree is still endowed with generous crops, covering a territory 4-5 times smaller than a simple crop. Planting a column-shaped apple tree in spring is an ideal period for such a wonderful plant.

Advantages of a tree

The height of the apple tree reaches almost 2.5 m, it is remarkable for its remarkable yield and varied taste, depending on the variety. Many gardeners choose the Canadian "Leader", recognizing it as the most reliable and needing less care and work. Care for the culture should be done with caution, especially behind the upper kidney, which is called the top of growth. To grow the tree in height, the first 2-3 years do not make it pruned, allowing the apple tree to grow stronger.

One plant can be harvested already in the second year, and during the next ten years it is possible to receive good fees. Large fruits with a different color and sweet and sour taste - that's what a rich apple-tree is. Care for her also plays an important role in this. It is necessary to mow the grass around the crop, giving the trunk a free space, performing regular watering (lack of moisture appears in the form of yellowed leaves) and mulching.

How to plant

The flowering of colon-shaped apple trees is wonderful, if one-year seedlings are used as the basis of planting stock. They are much better equipped to withstand transplantation than adults. If purchased seedlings are planned to be transported, then it is worthwhile beforehand to worry about wetting the root system. This should be done so that the columnoid apple tree does not dry up . Care for her in the future will be much easier, and the tree itself does not immediately fall ill.

It is very important when buying seedlings to fully inspect all planting stock for the presence of lesions by pests or diseases. The plant should not be over-dried and without leaves. It will be prudent to first determine the suitability of the planting culture for the climatic environment where its planting is planned.

The planting process

Planting a column-shaped apple tree in the spring implies a digging of holes and the introduction of humus into them. The volume of the landing pit is planned, leaving the size of the root system of the seedling. In other words, the roots of the tree should feel spacious, and the place of grafting should be placed above the ground.

Colonial culture should be planted in the garden according to the scheme - 50x200 cm. In the rows the seedlings will be more compact (40-50 cm), and the rows will be kept free (1.5-2 m). You should also calculate the height, which will grow this variety.

Than to fertilize

Planting a column apple tree in the spring must necessarily be done with top dressing, which will greatly enhance the property of the soil. Here you can apply such fertilizers:

• Dolomite flour (if the earth has an increased acidity), 100 g per 1 sq. Km. M of the landing area;
• In each pit, add 60 g of potassium and 70 g of superphosphate;
• Addition of compost - 15 kg per 1 sq. Km. M (this is only if the landing holes are prepared in advance).

Completion

The process of planting colonial trees, as a rule, does not take much time and does not take force, as well as planting a simple pear or apple tree in the garden. All that is needed is to lower the root system of the seedlings in the prepared pit and provide minimal care at this stage: it is good to water and sprinkle with soil. For watering it is better to take a warm water.

How to care

Colon-shaped apple-tree on leaving almost does not differ from simple apple culture. But, nevertheless, there are some tips for careful care of the tree.

• Planting a column apple tree in spring and summer should be performed with feeding of seedlings 3-4 times with a slurry 1:10 or with a fermented chicken drop in the ratio 1:30. Also urea or saltpetre will be of use (1 tbsp per bucket of water will be needed).
• To the process of maturation of the tip of the kidneys occurred more quickly, you should remove 2/3 of the leaf strip in the 4 upper leaves, preferably in mid-August.
• Do not forget that apple trees bring good harvests, they should be constantly provided with mineral nutrition, water and protected from diseases and pests.
• Leaves near the trunks should always be healthy, so preventive spraying with drugs for ordinary apple trees from pests and diseases is required.
• For the winter period, care should be taken to protect against rabbits and mice.
• Young trees (up to two years old) should be protected from severe frosts during the winter, using raw materials at the same time (straw, coniferous lapnik or shavings).

Colon-shaped apple trees for the Moscow region

In this area, frost-resistant varieties are grown. In the Moscow region, the column-shaped apple tree "President" is quite famous. This variety has large fruits (150-250 g) with a juicy pulp and white-yellow color. Apples are sung by the end of summer and by the beginning of autumn.

The culture of "Ostankino" is very popular due to its generous harvest (6-9 kg), as well as huge fruits with a red tint and a wonderful taste.

Also, the column-shaped "Vasyugan", which is distinguished by large sweet and sour fruit, does not remain without attention. This variety brings 6-7 kg of fruit from one small tree.

No less famous in Moscow gardens and apple tree "Medok", which has a delicate yellow color, a fragrant smell, and sweet taste. This sort of ripens by the end of August or by the beginning of September. Fruits "Medoc" gain weight to 250 g. They have thick skin, and the flesh is very tender and juicy. The yield of such a crop reaches 9-10 kg.

In the Moscow suburbs, miniature trees of the Malyukha variety with small fruits are very well known. They give medium-sized oblong apples (100 g) greenish-yellow color with a wonderful taste.

Apple tree column-shaped "Vasyugan"

Such a culture belongs to semi-dwarf varieties, its height reaches three meters. The apple tree "Vasyugan" has a densely growing crown, as well as many annuli, on which fruiting goes.

There are many characteristics that the apple tree possesses. Their description is given below:

• This kind of variety is summer, maturation begins at the end of August and goes until the middle of September;
• Culture is fast-growing, begins to bear fruit in the first year after planting, for 4-5 years - this is a good harvest;
• Apples strong, medium and large sizes (100-200 g), conical, bright red striped color with thick skin;
• The taste of the fruit is sweet and sour, the smell is very pleasant;
• One tree yields 5-6 kg;
• Rather high resistance to diseases and pests;
• The "Vasyugan" variety is characterized by excellent frost resistance and can withstand the cold to minus 42 degrees;
• Apples are preserved for one month, are excellent for drying and preservation, can be used in kind.

Grade "Necklace"

The Moscow apple colony, like most of its kind, has a size of 1.5-2 m in height. This variety is fast-growing, and within a year after planting no more than 5 kg of juicy, dark red apples ripen with excellent taste. For the fifth year after planting, the crop fructifies already up to 12-15 kg. Fruits appear standard round shape burgundy color with smooth skin, sweet dessert taste and pleasant aroma.

The period of ripening of the apple tree "Moscow necklace" falls on early autumn - early September. The fruit itself is stored until the spring (March-April). Colon-shaped trees of this variety are compact and small. On the site, which is a simple apple tree, you can plant up to 30 column-shaped trees. The allowed interval between cultures is 70-100 cm. The fruits of the variety "Moscow necklace" are sung smoothly, along the entire length of the trunk. The tree is prone to fruit preponderance, and to avoid damage to the plant, it is necessary to thin the apple ovaries.

Colon-shaped apple tree "Necklace" is distinguished by good resistance to any diseases and almost insensitive to scab. This popular variety has a high winter hardiness, it is remarkably accepted and brings generous yields, which is very encouraging for domestic gardeners.