Apple-tree "Imrus"

The "Imrus" apple tree is considered a subspecies of the apple tree with a high level of frost resistance. The variety appeared in 1977, by crossing the Antonovka ordinary subspecies and the hybrid standard form from the winter subspecies. In 2000, this fruit crop passed state tests and was recommended for cultivation in various regions of our country.

To avoid any troubles during the development and growth of this tree, you need to have all the knowledge about caring for this plant: from the initial stage of planting a seedling to collecting the first harvest.

Apple tree "Imrus" - description and characteristics

This apple subspecies has achieved its respect, love and popularity among farmers due to its distinctive features, such as:

• High level of resistance to such common diseases as powdery mildew, as well as scab of fruits and foliage.
• A high level of productivity, the indicator of which can be 30 kilograms from each plant.
• Stable and regular fruiting.
• The ability to long-term storage of fruits.
• High rate of commercial and consumer characteristics of the fruit.

Although this variety has its drawbacks, which include the thin skin of ripe apples.

The tree of this subspecies is of medium height, usually growing up to three meters in height.

The crown of this culture is quite spreading, often has a round, wide shape and is endowed with medium thickening. Skeletal stems form an acute angle with it when they leave the trunk. These stems are located at a fairly large distance from each other and have a curved appearance.

The branches of this fruit plant are vertical, which is why the growth rate of the tree is up to 10 centimeters annually. To prevent this from happening, it is required to ensure their competent formation and deflection to a horizontal position. It is worth noting an important fact that the more actively this tree grows, the lower the level of fruiting.

The yield of a tree of this subspecies completely depends on the weather conditions of the growing region and the implementation of the rules for caring for this plant. This crop may even be considered one of the most productive. At a time point from 4 to 6 years old, this apple tree is capable of producing a crop of 20 kilograms of ripe fruits.

The fruits of this apple variety have a flattened shape and medium size. This fruit is covered with an oily skin with no wax bloom, plus this skin is very thin. The fruits are pale yellow or greenish. The inside of the fruit is creamy and fine-grained. The pulp of apples is juicy and endowed with a pleasant aroma, and also has a sweet taste with a bit of acidity. This pulp contains a high content of sugar, ascorbic acid, vitamins and pectin.

It is worth noting that the culture of this subspecies is a rather unpretentious plant to weather conditions, and is also endowed with a good level of cold tolerance. The variety can perfectly withstand early frosts. Thanks to its hardening, with proper preparation, after a period of long and with a small amount of snow cover of winter, the fruiting period for the next year comes on time.

The "Imrus" apple tree is endowed with high immunity to infection with such a dangerous disease as scab.Although, due to the wrong actions of farmers, it can become infected with some other diseases to which this crop is not resistant. These include:

• Bacterial burn. The reason for the appearance is often a high level of humidity. The area of ​​tree bark that has been damaged should be removed and then treated with a disinfectant.
• Black cancer. It may appear due to improper actions in the care of this plant. If the disease manifests itself, the damaged branches should be removed and the tree should be disinfected.

The life period of this tree, which grew from a seed, is considered the longest, on average 75 years.

It is worth noting that when a tree is obtained from a cut, root growth, or cuttings, the life period is greatly reduced.

Apple tree "Imrus": planting and care

• Disembarkation

To begin with, before planting a seedling of this variety, you should correctly choose a site for the future growth of this tree. When choosing, they are guided by the following features of the variety:

• - Adequate lighting is required for this variety.
• - Disembarkation must be done in an area where there is no stagnant water.
• - The soil at the planting site should be sandy loam, loamy, and also well loose so that the air can calmly pass to the root system of the plant.
• - The tree must be at a sufficient distance from other fruit trees.

The landing of this subspecies is carried out in the autumn. The best period for this is the second half of September and mid-October.

So that the seedling can quickly and well take root, as well as adapt, in a pre-dug planting hole, the depth of which is about 80 centimeters, top dressing is made from compost or humus. Then the plant is planted so that the root collar of the tree is 6 centimeters above the soil surface. It is worth noting an important fact that it is strictly forbidden to deepen the section of the root transition into the trunk by more than 6 centimeters.

• Growing

After planting a young tree of this subspecies, you need to monitor its growth and development:

• - Old and bad stems need to be removed.
• - If cracks and damage appear on the apple tree, they should be treated with garden varnish.
• - For those regions where a harsh climate prevails, it is necessary to mulch the trunk circle.

• Agrotechnics

One year later, after planting the apple tree, it is required to cut off all the color that has appeared. Thanks to such actions, there will be the best survival rate. After that, when the first harvest is formed, rationing should be done, which consists in removing half of the fruits of one centimeter in size. Thanks to such actions, the fruits will become the largest in size and sweet in taste, and the plant will have more strength before wintering.

• Watering

In the year of planting a seedling, you need to carefully monitor the soil. The ground must be constantly moist, so the young plant is watered regularly. In subsequent years, the watering procedure is carried out only in rather hot weather, as well as during fruiting, with the simultaneous formation of buds. Watering is done twice a day, in the morning and evening, and one bucket should go for each plant.

• Crown pruning

With the correct pruning, the yield and quality of the fruits increase, and thanks to this procedure, it is possible to prevent the formation of various diseases. The pruning procedure is done annually in early spring, even before bud break.

• Pollinating varieties

The "Imrus" apple tree is almost self-fertile. During the self-pollination period, only about 15 percent of apples are formed. There are no specific pollinator varieties for this crop yet. Pollination of this subspecies requires finding other apple trees on the site.

Fruiting and ripening

The flowering period for this fruit tree is considered mid-early - this is from the first numbers to mid-May.The flowers are light pink in color, with a corymbose, saucer-like inflorescence.

The fruiting period for this variety begins three years after the seedling is planted. For the first time, the harvest is rather poor, it can have a maximum of 10 fruits. And in the future, the amount of harvest is many times greater. This subspecies has a high fruiting rate every year.

The timing of fruit ripening completely depends on the weather and climatic conditions of the growing region. It begins in the first half of September and lasts until the beginning of October.

A very important difference of this variety is its ability to long-term transportability and a long storage period. The consumption period for these fruits lasts until March. Apples are kept cool and dark. Wooden boxes are the best storage option. You should not store these fruits in plastic bags, since when there is a lack of air in such a bag, condensation forms, due to which the fruits rot.

Apple-tree "Imrus": varieties

• Columnar

A special position among the early-growing subspecies of this culture is occupied by a variety with a columnar shape. These trees grow vertically upward and lack lateral stems. But if they are formed, then they should be removed in the spring season with the help of a garden pruner. This apple tree has a height of about three meters, as well as a trunk, which is hung with numerous fruits. This variety is appreciated for the following characteristics: exotic appearance; comfort in care; bountiful harvest.

• Dwarf

Dwarf subspecies are obtained by rootstock to a simple seedling. These subspecies have gained their fame due to the following characteristics:

• - Ease of care.
• - Early fruiting.
• - Savings on fertilizing.
• - Small size, due to which there is the possibility of planting more seedlings in the garden.

• Semi-dwarf

Such varieties are those apple trees that cannot exceed a height of two meters. Quite a prolific culture, albeit with some drawbacks: a lifespan of about 10 years; the need for careful care; pretty whimsical culture.

Cultivation in the regions

Moscow suburbs

Among all the variety of subspecies of this fruit culture, it is rather difficult to choose the right variety for cultivation in the Moscow region, where a temperate continental climate prevails. It is quite hot in the summer and quite cold in winter. In winter, the air temperature in this area can reach -30 degrees. And in the summer period there is an alternation of a dry period with frequent rains. This apple variety is perfect for growing in this region. If you choose the right site for planting a seedling of this variety, as well as with high-quality and proper care, timely fertilization, the apple tree will begin to produce crops in the early stages.

Belarus

The "Imrus" apple tree is genetically resistant to the common and dangerous scab disease. Due to which it is perfect for growing on the territory of Belarus. If you follow all the rules for care and cultivation, make regular watering, initially make the correct planting, then you can achieve fruiting on a regular basis.

Leningrad region

In this area, the conditions for the cultivation of fruit trees are rather scarce. Poor soil and bad weather make it impossible for the culture to take root well and get normal development. Harvesting here is given for gardeners with great difficulty and patience. This apple honeycomb is recommended for cultivation in the area due to its disease resistance and high level of frost tolerance.

Very often, gardeners ask themselves the question: is it possible to grow this subspecies in Siberia? It is a pity, but on the territory of Siberia they do not know much about domestic subspecies of apple trees, and also about this variety.Although this variety is one of the few subspecies that have a huge number of valuable qualities. In addition to the fact that the fruits of this subspecies are capable of long-term storage, the variety still has a high resistance to sufficiently strong cold weather.

Apple-tree "Imrus": reviews

Thanks to the colossal efforts of breeders, this subspecies is able to take root in most regions of not only Russia, but also Belarus. Apple tree "Imrus" is endowed with high resistance to severe cold, to scab and powdery mildew diseases, due to which it attracts the attention of more and more farmers and gardeners. With all the rules for cultivation and care, this variety is able to grow even a beginner in gardening.

There are many reviews of this apple variety on the Internet. Here are some of them:

- I live in the West Siberian region of our country, in the Altai Territory. Some time ago, the whole family decided to move from the city of Barnaul to the countryside, as the child was sick quite often. We bought a house with a fairly large garden plot, and I immediately planned out where we would have a vegetable garden and where we would have a garden. When planting and collecting vegetable crops, everything was fine with me, no difficulties and hassles, but somehow I did not make friends with garden crops. She planted three different subspecies of apple trees, cared for them in full for years and was waiting for the first fruiting period. The first crop appeared six years after the seedling was planted. The number of fruits on the tree was quite upsetting. And somehow they were not delighted with the taste characteristics. In general, they were very upset, and decided to completely cleanse the garden of these crops, and instead of them plant berry bushes on this place. A year later, by chance on the Internet I saw an article about this apple variety. I looked at the photo for a long time and studied all the characteristics and features, advantages and disadvantages, in the end I decided on another attempt to grow an apple tree in my area. Thanks to the first unsuccessful attempts to grow this fruit crop, I did not dare to acquire several seedlings, so I acquired one young tree of this variety. I chose the best place for the tree and planted it, guided by all the rules for planting. The seedling quickly and well adapted and took root. He turned out to be quite unpretentious, and he did not cause any particular difficulties in leaving. Three years after planting, the plant fruited for the first time. There was a small amount of harvest, but we were pleased with the taste characteristics. The fruits ripened quite juicy and tasty, with a slight sourness in the aftertaste. The next season, the tree was already entirely covered with apples. I was also very pleased with the shelf life of these fruits, due to which you can still consume these apples for a long time. Therefore, I recommend, we liked the variety as a whole.

Natalia, Altai Territory

- I have been gardening for many years. I try to cultivate fruit trees, flowers, berries and vegetables. I regularly try to introduce my neighbors and friends to agriculture. I live in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, so the weather conditions prevailing in this region sometimes cause slight difficulties in farming. Not all subspecies of fruit plants in this area can take root. Because of this, you have to make a choice in favor of non-capricious and frost-resistant crops. I also grow this apple variety, and I am very pleased with it. This apple tree turned out to be sufficiently prepared for severe weather conditions, and also has good immunity to various infections and diseases, and bears fruit abundantly and regularly. The shelf life of these fruits is also pleasing. And about taste characteristics in general is a different story! As the autumn period comes, the neighbors are already on the doorstep to taste these wonderful fruits.

Alexey, Krasnoyarsk

- In our village, each resident has his own plot and garden. Absolutely all residents grow apple trees and wildfowl.I have 7 varieties of this crop growing on my site. Therefore, we harvest every year, although not all subspecies can bear fruit constantly. Having tried all the apples, not only in my garden, but also in my neighbors, I concluded that my apple tree of this variety bears the most delicious fruits. They are very juicy and have a sweet taste with a small amount of acidity, and can surprise and amaze even the strongest. And if you eat an apple just plucked from a branch, then the pleasure will be unforgettable! I also make pies and charlotte with these apples. Also, these apples, with a slight sourness, are great for vegetable salads. You can dry these fruits, they go perfectly for compote after. I also make preparations for the winter from them, as jam, preserves and marmalades. In addition to the above, it should be added that the juice pasteurized from these apples is wonderful! Therefore, do not hesitate if you suddenly decide to plant this tree in your garden!

Irina, Novosibirsk