Apple tree Oryol woodland

Apple tree Orlovskoe Polesie is a unique variety that combines all the advantages. The taste and appearance of the fruits of this culture, as well as the long shelf life of apples, make it possible to decorate a New Year's table with this fruit. The culture, which will be discussed in this article, has not revealed any shortcomings at the present time.

History

Scientists-breeders who work within the walls of the All-Russian Institute for the Selection of Fruit Crops worked on the apple tree in Orlovskoe Polesye. The plant was obtained by free pollination on the basis of variety 814. The author of the plant is a professional breeder EN Sedov. A long way has been done before scientists were able to breed the early winter apple variety Orlovskoe Polesye, which has a high immunity to scab. As you know, all plants that have a certain gene for resistance to this disease can be used in further breeding.

Apple tree Orlovskoe woodlands: variety description

Apple tree Orlovskoe woodlands: photo of the variety

The trunk of the apple tree variety Orlovskoe Polesie has an average height, and the crown is compact, which makes it easier to care for the tree. The branches here are at right angles to the trunk and have a straight shape. Shoot growth is directed upwards. The bark has a gray tint and a smooth surface. Branches here are brown in color, on which slight pubescence is noticeable. The leaf plates are ovoid. The top of each leaf is slightly curled.

A slight gray coating is visible on the leaves, which gives them a matte appearance. The surface of the leaf plate is wrinkled.

The fruits of the Orlovskoe Polesye apple tree have the shape of an elongated cone and have a slight ribbing at the edges. The weight of each fruit is about 140 grams, the skin color is light yellow. Moreover, when the fruits ripen, it changes to a golden hue. A ripe apple is almost completely covered with a very bright red blush in the form of specks and stripes. Also, the fruit is characterized by an oily shiny skin and pronounced subcutaneous points.

Apple tree Oryol woodland: characteristics

As described above, the Orlovskoe Polesie apple tree has only positive characteristics, including the compactness of the tree, both the trunk and the crown, high resistance to frost, early onset of fruiting, high immunity to fungal diseases, in particular to scab, abundant fruiting, high external and taste of fruits, as well as their long shelf life.

Apple tree Orlovskoe woodland is characterized by medium growth, and its trunk does not exceed 5 meters in height. Each year the tree grows by about 40 cm, but as the tree matures, the growth rate decreases.

Fruiting

The apple tree in Orlovskoe woodlands bears fruit regularly and very abundantly. The frequency of fruiting has not been revealed, even in those plants that are already many years old. Having entered the reproductive phase, the tree brings a consistently high yield, about more than 130 centners per hectare of planting. The grainy taste of the fruit pulp, a large amount of juice and a creamy shade are estimated by experts at 4.3 points.

Apple tree Orlovskoe woodland has a high resistance to frost. Professionals estimate this indicator at 1.2 points, which is a very high result in terms of the plant's resistance to frost. Apple tree Orlovskoe woodland is not affected by scab, since it has Vf gene resistant to this disease.

Apple tree Orlovskoe woodlands: planting varieties

Apple tree Orlovskoe woodlands: photo of the variety

In order for the Orlovskoye Polesye apple tree to grow well, develop and bear fruit, it is necessary to follow the simple rules of planting and care. It is necessary to choose the optimal landing site. It should be well lit, closed from drafts and with a low level of groundwater.

You should pay special attention to the planting material, and choose seedlings that have a strong and healthy appearance, both of the root system and the trunk.

The optimal time for planting the apple variety Orlovskoe Polesye will be early spring, before the start of sap flow, or autumn, after all the leaves have already fallen off, and about 30 days remain before the first frost. The planting hole should be half a meter in all directions.

It should be prepared in advance so that the earth has time to settle. If there are other landings on the site, then the distance between them should be 4 or 5 meters.

Fertile soil is poured into the pit, mixed with the necessary composition of fertilizers, including humus, superphosphate and potassium-containing preparations. When planting in autumn, fertilizers can not be applied, but do it in the spring.

During planting, it is necessary to ensure that the root collar is at least 5 cm above the ground surface.After planting, it is necessary to water the plant abundantly for better soil precipitation and moistening of the root system

Apple tree Oryol woodland: care

After planting the apple tree in the Oryol woodland, the most common care is taken, as for other fruit trees, which includes feeding, timely treatment against insect pests, forming and sanitary pruning.

Fertilizers are applied in spring, summer and autumn. In the spring, it is necessary to introduce nitrogen preparations. Here, each gardener chooses for himself whether to use organic or inorganic fertilizers. In the summer, potassium-containing and phosphorus-containing preparations are usually applied, and in the fall, fertilizers must be applied that will help the culture to survive the winter months.

It is imperative to take care of the near-trunk circle: remove weeds and lay out a sufficiently thick layer of mulch. Mulching the soil surface will help keep moisture in the ground for as long as possible, as well as fight weeds and pests.

It is necessary to treat the crown of the tree for preventive and therapeutic purposes so that the plant does not hurt and is not attacked by insects. Foliar dressing should be done before and after the flowering period and after the crop has been harvested. If signs of pests or diseases appear, the appropriate preparations should be used. Before the winter period, the tree trunk should be covered with a net, roofing felt or other covering material that will protect the trunk not only from frost, but also from rodents.

Also, the annual whitewashing of the Orlovskoye Polesye apple variety will help scare off some of them and protect the tree from the burns of the bright spring sun.

Crown formation

Like any tree, the crown of the Oryol woodland apple tree must begin to form immediately after planting, before the buds begin to bloom. Maintain the level of the trunk about 50 cm from the ground.

Experienced gardeners recommend maintaining this particular stem size, as this makes it easier to care for the tree. If the trunk is taller, then the tree will adapt worse, and in winter it may suffer from sunlight.

Further, a tiered crown system is formed. If this crown shape is observed, the tree will bear fruit steadily, bringing a large amount of harvest.

In addition to formative pruning, sanitary pruning should also be carried out periodically, during which old, dried and affected branches are removed. If cracks are found in the bark of the trunk, it is imperative to process and clean up the affected areas.

For pollination of the apple variety Orlovskoe Polesie, it is enough to grow on the site those varieties of apple trees that bloom at the same time.

Fruiting

As described above, the Orlovskoe Polesie apple tree has early fruiting, and it will be possible to harvest the first crop in three or four years after planting. The fruits here are formed on ringlets - simple and complex. The tree begins to bloom at the end of May, while the inflorescences look like an umbrella and contain about 5 flowers.

The harvest from the apple-tree of the Orlovskoe Polesye variety begins to be harvested in September. Then, after a month, the fruits will be ready for consumption. Apples have a long shelf life. If they are placed in a refrigerator or in a cellar, then they will retain their appearance and taste until mid-winter.

Growing regions

Apple tree Orlovskoe woodlands: photo of the variety

Basically, the apple variety Orlovskoe Polesye was bred with a recommendation for cultivation in the Central, Volga and Central Black Earth regions of the country.

Apple tree Oryol woodland: reviews of gardeners

• Evgeniya Viktorovna, Samara region: “The apple tree of the Orlovskoe Polesye variety has a very high resistance to winter and does not suffer from diseases common for the apple tree - these are the conclusions that I came to when I grew it in my garden. In addition, the fruits of the culture are distinguished by their excellent appearance and taste. We use apples both fresh and use them for harvesting. "
• Nina Andreevna, Sverdlovsk region: “Apple tree Orlovskoe woodlands gives some kind of“ magic ”apples, they are kept fresh for a very long time and do not lose their excellent taste. In leaving, the apple tree is not whimsical at all, it does not require daily work. In other words, I really like the apple variety Orlovskoe Polesye! "