Apple-tree Kuban crimson

The Kuban crimson apple tree is a late winter variety and was bred at the North Caucasian Institute of Horticulture, by crossing two varieties: Red Delicious and Jonred.

The Kubanskaya Crimson apple variety was bred under the guidance of professional breeders. The plant was officially registered in 2003, after passing a series of tests. The variety is recognized as promising.

Apple-tree Kuban crimson: characteristic of the variety

Apple tree Kuban crimson is fast-growing and begins to bear fruit already 4 years after planting, if it is grafted onto a medium-sized stock. Further, the amount of the harvest increases sharply, and already from a 12-year-old tree, about 100 kg of fruits can be harvested.

With multiple plantings, it is recommended to maintain a distance between seedlings of about 5-6 m.

Experienced gardeners note a certain frequency of fruiting, which occurs in adult plants. The apple tree tolerates winter well. However, if the harvest is too large, then the size of the apples may decrease.

Apple-tree Kuban crimson: variety description

Apple Kuban crimson: photo of the variety

The Kuban crimson apple tree has an average height, while the young plant is characterized by a wide crown in the shape of a pyramid. As it matures, the crown becomes round, and the growth of the tree slows down.

The bark of the Kubanskoe crimson apple tree is smooth, has a gray-brown tint. The main branches form an acute angle in relation to the trunk. Moreover, they have a curved shape and are located quite rarely. Their ends grow up. Fruits are formed on ringlets: simple and complex.

The rest of the branches have a small internode spacing. The bark of the shoots is brown and has an average diameter. On the branches, you can see a slight pubescence and a large number of lentils.

The leaves of the Kuban crimson apple tree here have a dark green hue and are quite large in size. The shape of the leaves is oblong, the leaves are pointed at the tips. The surface of the leaf plate is matt, wrinkled, on which pubescence is also noticeable. Each leaf is attached with a long petiole, which has a medium diameter and a small number of villi. The leaf is concave in the middle, the entire edge of the leaf is serrated. Flowers form here in different sizes. There are large and medium-sized flowers. Moreover, they have a white tint and a very pronounced aroma. The flower petals are oval, the pistil and stamens are at the same level.

Apple Kuban Crimson: description of the fruit

Apples of the Kubanskoye Crimson variety are quite large and rounded. There are fruits that are slightly flattened. Sometimes you can see the ribbed surface of the fruit. The skin here has a light green hue, but the whole fruit is covered with a bright blush of a rich red color.

If the fruit is harvested in late autumn, the blush turns purple. Also, the fruits are characterized by pronounced subcutaneous points, which are abundant. The surface of the fruit is slightly rough to the touch, and it is characterized by a slight waxy coating. The apples are attached with a small stalk. The funnel is very pronounced here, like the fruit saucer.

Inside each apple of the Kubanskoye scarlet variety there are seed chambers with narrow slits, in which medium-sized brown seeds are located. The flesh of the fruit is light in color. It is quite dense, juicy and sweet in taste. Experts estimate the palatability of the fruit at four and a half points. The appearance of the fruit is also very attractive and highly appreciated by professionals.

The shelf life of the Kuban crimson apple tree is a long period - until mid-spring. At the same time, the fruits tolerate transportation well. It should be noted that with prolonged storage, sometimes the fruits can get sick with bitter pitting.

If the Kuban crimson apple tree is grown in conditions suitable for it, then the fruits contain a large amount of nutrients. Among them are dry substances, sugars, acids, vitamins C and P - active substances. The crop can be harvested at the end of September. At the same time, the fruits do not crumble and remain on the branch even when ripe. In order for the tree to grow and bear fruit, it is recommended to plant varieties on the site - pollinators, which are perfect for Prikubanskaya, Golden Delicious, Florina and others.

Conclusion

The apple tree of the Kubanskaya crimson variety has very high external and taste qualities of fruits, brings a large amount of harvest, which is distinguished by a long shelf life. At the same time, among the shortcomings, irregular fruiting and the possibility of crumbling apples of the Kubanskoe crimson variety are noted.