Ross apple tree

The Ross apple tree was obtained by combining the cultivars Wales and Kandil Chinese. The plant is late autumn and was bred at the Rossoshan experimental station.

Many professional scientists have worked on the Ross apple variety, while the plant has received little distribution. The apple tree is grown only on state farms, despite the fact that the plant was registered in 1995.

Ross apple tree: variety description and characteristics

The Ross apple tree has little vigor and does not exceed 2.5 meters in height. At the same time, the crown width is about 3 meters. The crown has an oval shape, and the mature tree has a rounded crown. At the same time, it is medium thickened. Some branches are sometimes bare. The bark has a gray-brown tint. In this case, the skeletal branches are located at a slight angle. The branches are straight and short enough. The fruits of the Ross apple tree ripen in the buds of annual shoots, on ringlets and on fruit twigs.

The leaf plates of the Ross apple tree have a pronounced dark green color and an oval shape. The surface of the leaf plate is leathery, without the presence of fibers. The edge is wavy, shiny. The central vein is pronounced. The petioles are of medium length and small in diameter. At the edges of the leaves are jagged. At the top, the leaf is slightly curled. The kidneys are triangular and slightly pubescent. The inflorescence contains about 5 flowers. The flowering period of the Ross apple tree comes quite late. Pink buds are formed on the apple tree. At the same time, the calyx is saucer-shaped of medium size. The pistil and stigma are at the same level, and the peduncles are of medium size.

Description of fruits

The fruits of the Ross apple tree have a mass of about 150-200 grams and are cylindrical and rounded. The surface of the peel is smooth and light. However, most of the surface is occupied by a blurred blush in the form of stripes. The fruits are attached using a small stalk. Ross apples have a pronounced medium-sized funnel, and are also characterized by an open calyx and a narrow deep saucer.

Each Ross apple contains light brown seeds inside. The fruit tastes sweet and sour with a pleasant and light aroma. The pulp has a large amount of juice and is quite firm. The color of the pulp is light green. Experts estimate the external and taste qualities of fruits at 4.3 points and 4.5 points, respectively.

Apples contain a large amount of nutrients, including dry substances, sugars, acids, pectin and vitamin C. Fruits ripen quite late and have a very long shelf life - until early spring. Ripe fruits may peel off. Their keeping quality is approximately 180 days.

Apple tree Ross: reviews of gardeners

• Ekaterina Gennadievna, Chelyabinsk region: “The Ross apple variety is not so popular among gardeners, I think this is undeserved, since the Ross apples can be safely transported over long distances. The variety is dessert and I use it both fresh and for preparing blanks. The yield of the Ross apple tree is very high, so I advise other gardeners to take a closer look at this variety. "
• Vitaly Alexandrovich, Moscow region: “I have been growing Ross's apple tree for a long time. I noted for myself that this apple tree is quite resistant to frost, and can safely endure the winter. However, the Ross apple tree is weak to return frosts in spring, and unexpected frosts during the flowering period can completely deprive the entire crop.

Conclusion

The Ross apple variety is a good option for growing because it has a compact tree size, as well as high external and taste qualities of the fruit. At the same time, apples have a very long shelf life, and the Ross apple itself has a fairly high frost resistance.