Apple tree fragrant

The Aromatic apple tree is a winter variety and is very popular among gardeners. The culture does not require special care for itself and at the same time it has very tasty fruits, which contain a large amount of useful substances. Most often, gardeners use the Aromatic apple variety for harvesting in the form of juice.

Apple-tree Fragrant: variety description

Fruits of the apple-tree variety Aromatic: photo

The Aromatic apple tree was bred at the Michurin Institute, the author of the hybrid is the famous scientists breeders S. I. Isaeva, Z. I. Ivanova and G. A. Lobanov.

The Aromatic apple variety has incorporated the best parental properties, namely the small size of the tree and the rather large size of the fruit, 200 g each. In addition, the variety is fast-growing.

The leaves here are large and rich in green color. The shape resembles an egg, and the leaf is jagged along the edge. The fruits here are round in shape, their peel is even, smooth. The shade of the peel is yellow. Apples have a very bright blush from those sides that have been exposed to the sun all the time.

Apple-tree Aromatic: characteristic of the variety

Like any plant, the Aromatic apple tree has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include the early fruiting of the tree, its self-fertility, therefore pollinators are not needed for pollination, a sufficiently high resistance to winter, as well as diseases common for apple trees, including scab. A large amount of yield and high taste and external qualities of the fruit are undoubtedly the advantage of the variety. In addition, the crop can be stored for a fairly long period, while retaining all its properties. Of the negative qualities, premature falling of fruits is noted if they are already ripe.

Apple-tree Fragrant has a fairly fast growth force. Moreover, every year its branches can grow by more than 30 cm. Those branches that grow in relation to the word at an acute angle have an even faster growth.

In general, the tree can reach a height of 3 meters. Moreover, its crown is quite compact and does not tend to thicken. The branches are located close to each other. Annual crown formation will help maintain the compactness of the tree.

The Aromatic Apple tree bears a harvest annually, while its amount is very large. From one tree, you can remove about 150 kg of delicious apples. But there are also more fertile years. Experts estimate the palatability of the fruit at four and a half points out of 5, depending on the stage of ripening of the fruit.

They note the fine-grained pulp, which has a creamy hue, pronounced pleasant aroma and sweet and sour taste. As noted above, the tree has good winter resistance. However, it is necessary to insulate the bole, especially when it comes to a young tree. The Aromatnoe apple variety has very good scab resistance.

Apple tree Fragrant: planting varieties

Apple-tree Fragrant: photo of the variety

It is necessary to pre-prepare the place where the Aromatic apple tree will grow. Thus, in the autumn period, you need to prepare a planting hole 2 months before planting, and if you are going to plant a tree in spring, then you can prepare a hole just before frost.

The pit should be quite spacious, about 60 by 80 cm.If the soil is heavy and dense on the site, then the pit should be made deeper, and if the soil is loose, then the pits are made a little smaller.When the pit is ready, you should add a mixture of fertilizers there, which will be mixed with the nutrient soil, and also contain organic and mineral substances.

After the fertilizers have been applied, more soil should be poured and the planting hole should be left in order for the soil to settle. If I am clayey soil, then it is necessary to leave the hole in order for it to erode and crack. This is done to ensure that there is better oxygen circulation in the future.

Planting is done both in spring and autumn. However, in this case, since the variety is winter, the optimal time for planting will be autumn, about 14 days before the first cold weather.

In the spring, a tree is planted after the soil has warmed up. If several crops are planted, then a distance of at least 4 m between the seedlings should be observed.

Apple tree Fragrant: variety care

In order for the Aromatnoye apple tree to grow well and bear fruit, it is necessary to observe agricultural technology, which includes simple manipulations.

It is necessary to form a crown in a timely manner and cut off old, dried branches. It is also necessary, for the purpose of prevention, to treat the tree from various diseases and insect pests, to insulate the trunk before the winter period. Do not forget about feeding the plant.

In the spring, the trunk is usually freed from the shelter that was organized before winter, and the tree is sanitized. Next, it is imperative to loosen the soil under the crown, apply all the necessary fertilizers, treat the tree from insect pests and diseases, and whitewash the trunk and main branches with lime.

When summer comes, especially if it is very hot, you should constantly monitor the level of soil moisture, as well as carry out preventive treatments against pests and diseases. If insect pests have attacked the apple tree, it is necessary to carry out treatment with special preparations, and if the summer is hot, dry, the tree should be sprayed with nitrogen-containing preparations, as well as other necessary microelements. Do not forget to loosen the soil and remove weeds. It is also necessary to water the tree from time to time at the rate of 5 buckets of water per square meter, especially when it comes to a period of drought.

In the fall, leaving usually comes down to harvesting. It is also necessary to remove fallen fruits and leaves under the crown, since they may contain larvae of insect pests, as well as various pathogenic fungi. Mineral substances are added from fertilizers in the fall. It is forbidden to introduce nitrogen-containing preparations during this period. You also need to remove all dry and damaged branches, and wrap up the main trunk before freezing.

When winter comes, you should sometimes check the trunk for damage from rodents, and periodically shake off the snow from the crown so that it does not break branches. Sunny days are especially dangerous here when the snow begins to melt.

Crown formation

Fruits of the apple-tree variety Aromatic: photo

This point should be given special attention, since the tree needs to be formed correctly.

The procedure can be started within a year after planting. In this case, new shoots are shortened by about a third. In subsequent years, when the tree begins to branch strongly, a four-tier crown formation system should be adhered to. It is necessary to remove all branches that grow inside the tree and those that grow at an acute angle. The branches that go down are also removed.

In spring and autumn, sanitary pruning is mandatory, in which damaged branches are removed.

Apple-tree Fragrant: features of the variety

The Aromatic apple tree begins to bear fruit 2 years after planting. All peduncles that form at the beginning must be plucked within 5 years. This is done in order to increase the amount of harvest in the future, as well as larger fruits. Thus, you can only allow the tree to start bearing fruit after 5 years.

The Aromatic apple tree usually begins to bloom in late spring. However, everything here will depend on the climate. Harvesting can be done at the beginning of autumn. However, in this form, apples can still ripen until the end of October. It is necessary to collect the fruits on time, otherwise they may fall off. You can store apples until the end of winter. However, the correct conditions must be observed: the air temperature should be about 0 degrees, and the air should not be too humid.

Best of all, the Aromatnoe apple tree grows in the climate that prevails in the central zone of Russia. However, the culture can easily adapt to other climatic conditions if the crop is properly cared for.

Speaking of regions such as Siberia, Altai and the Urals, the tree can also bear fruit abundantly here. However, you need to carefully consider the landing site and choose places that are well lit by the sun and at the same time protected from drafts. If the region is characterized by a very harsh winter, then it is necessary to wrap up the tree and lay out a sufficiently thick layer of humus under the crown.

Despite the above measures, experts recommend growing other varieties of apple trees in cold regions, which are specially adapted for these conditions.

Conclusion

The Aromatic Apple tree is the best option for planting, since it brings a bountiful harvest, has large fruits and is completely undemanding to care for.

Those gardeners who have already grown this variety leave only positive reviews and recommend the Aromatnoe apple variety and other, even inexperienced, gardeners for growing.