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Apple-tree varieties beauty: description, photo
The Krasavitsa apple tree is a winter variety that was bred about a century ago in Russia. Now it is grown in many areas of our country. This variety has many advantages, but there are also disadvantages.
Description of the “Krasavitsa” apple-tree
You will recognize this variety by its round crown with medium foliage. “Beauty” is a low apple tree with brownish-green bark. In spring, it is covered with light pink flowers with a luxurious aroma. Blossoming of trees varies by region, but on average it starts in mid-May.
The Krasavitsa apple tree produces delicious crunchy fruits
Here are the rest of the characteristics of the variety:
- the yield is stable and high. On average, up to 255 quintals of the crop can be harvested per hectare of apple trees per year;
- trees begin to bear fruit in the 5th or 6th year of life;
- apples are small, the average weight is about 100 g, but proper care allows you to increase the weight of apples to 145 g;
- by the time of harvest, the color of the apples is greenish with red strokes. During storage, a pronounced crimson shade appears;
- the peel of apples is smooth and firm. It is covered with a wax coating. The shape of the fruit is classic;
- the pulp is fine-grained, white, quite dense, juicy and crunchy;
- fruits ripen closer to the end of September and the beginning of August, than they differ from other winter varieties;
- the storage time of the crop is 4 months. He calmly tolerates transportation, does not lose his attractive appearance;
- after a harsh winter, the apple tree is able to quickly recover without assistance.
The disadvantage of the variety is that ripe apples fall off the trees, it is important to pick them on time. Also, in dry years, apple trees can drop crops.
Cultivation of an apple tree “Beauty”
The main advantage of the variety is that it can withstand frosts down to -34 ° and is not afraid of the dangerous disease of fruit trees – parasha. However, young trees in the first years of life should still be sprayed with remedies for diseases and pests in order to prevent them.
Also, trees of any age for the winter need to be covered with a winding, since rodents eat their bark. For the same reason, in winter, trample the snow around the trees so that the mice do not build their moves.
Water the apple tree abundantly in the first years after planting.
An obligatory element of care is annual tree pruning. It stimulates growth and promotes good branching. Fertilization of trees of this variety should be moderate, standard.
The description and photo of the “Beauty” apple tree will help you make your impression of this variety. There are peculiarities of growing such winter apples, and you need to know them.