The most suitable varieties of apple trees for the suburbs

The richest and most beautiful gardens are the gardens in which apple trees grow. Not only that they are not worse than other fruit trees blossom in the spring, so also fruit very useful, rich in iron and other vitamins fruits. Today, apple trees grow in more extensive areas of the Earth than a long time ago, when their range was limited to Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan and China. This once again proves that the apple tree is an unpretentious fruit tree with delicious fruits.

By now, many varieties have been hatched that can survive and bear fruit well under the most radical conditions (during frosts, under the scorching sun), resistant to various fungal and viral diseases, and to pests. Let's dwell on a few of them - it will be the best apple varieties for the Moscow region. Already a sufficient number of varieties developed specifically for this region of Russia have accumulated.

So, the best sorts of apple trees for the Moscow region are considered to be "freshness", Antonovka, "kovalenko", "hasty" and "Bryansk".

The apple tree variety "freshness" is distinguished by high yield and strong immunity to various diseases. The variety is winter-resistant and winter-ripening, i.e. Fruits are sung closer to winter. Begins to bear fruit for the second or third year after it has taken root at a new place of planting. Trees are low, the bark of the tree is resistant to frost. The crown of this apple tree is round and does not have a large density of branches, which means that such a tree requires pruning only for sanitary purposes.

Such varieties of apple trees for the Moscow region, as antonovka gold and aport, are very popular in Russia and Ukraine and are rightfully considered classic in the selection of Slavic countries. They have long since taken root in the climate of the Moscow region and regularly richly bear fruit. The beginning of fruiting is the third or fourth year after planting. Trees have a distinctive feature - high strength and durability. Fruits are golden green, sometimes greenish-yellow. The tastes of these apples are sweetish-acidic with a characteristic aroma that is not found in any other variety. Fruit storage period is short - October-December.

The apple variety "Kovalenko" refers to winter hardy, has an average maturation period. Fruits ripen in several stages and regularly, which provides convenience in obtaining a crop in large quantities for a long time interval. Begins to bear fruit for the second year after the tree planted. A medium-sized tree with a rounded crown shape. The fruits of this variety are greenish-red, with a sweet taste.

Another name for apple cultivars for the Moscow region is "hasty." It is considered a winter-hardy variety, fruits mature in late autumn and even during frost, in early December. High-yielding. Fructifies in several stages, which ensures longer storage of fruits: from November to March. The beginning of the ripening of the fruit after planting the seedling is the second to third year. The tree is low with a rounded, and sometimes pyramidal crown. Apples are medium in size, weighing 155 to 250 grams.

Another name for apple cultivars for the Moscow region is Bryansk. The tree is very hardy and high-yielding. It is noted by high indicators of resistance to scab and fungal diseases. Begins to bear fruit for the second or third year after planting. The tree is of medium size, but fast-growing. Fruits are round, with a smooth skin. The taste is very pleasant, sweet and sour. Fruit storage period is from September to December.

Popular among Moscow gardeners today are varieties of colonial apple trees. Such apple trees are very interesting because they do not take up much space and are very convenient to care for. Often they are of low growth, practically without branches, so they do not need pruning. Sorts of colonial apple trees for the Moscow region are "malyukha", "currency", "Moscow necklace". There are also many other interesting varieties, but here are the most basic of them.

Variety "malyukha" is rightly considered the most delicious, fast-bodied with fruits of a greenish-yellow color with a columnar variety. It bears fruit the next year after planting! This is a very significant indicator for farmers. But the highest yield comes in the fourth or fifth year. Fruit ripening falls on early autumn, and the shelf life is about two months.

The sort of a column-shaped apple-tree "currency" is a new one from a similar kind of varieties for the Moscow region. However, he already had a good time. Fruits of medium size with yellow color and red blush. Ripen in October and can be stored until the winter holidays.

Colon-shaped apple-tree "Moscow necklace" has a unique property to bring high yields. About 10 kg of apples are gathered from one small young tree. Therefore, the tree of this variety requires additional strengthening of the trunk, because under the weight of the fruit it begins to sag heavily. Fruits - dark red with shiny skin, ripen in September, and stored until the very spring.