Apple tree Williams Pride

Reddish, orangeish, yellowish, greenish - all such different colors of the fruit of a fruit-bearing tree. Is the Williams Pride apple tree of interest to you?

Of course it does! Apple variety William Pride can help create a multi-colored summer cottage by adding a purple color. And the excellent taste and smell will be remembered for a long time.

Acquaintance with the apple variety William Pride will convince you that without the color and taste of these apples, a summer cottage is not considered ideal. And it doesn't matter that the variety belongs to the summer and is stored very little, it manages to perfectly complete all the tasks set. So, it is worth looking at photos of the apple tree on the Internet and reading its characteristics.

Apple tree Williams Pride: description and characteristics of the variety

Photo of the Williams Pride apple variety

Apple tree Williams Pride was developed by breeding experts from America, they used the method of joining in stages. To do this, used the popular varieties of apple trees at that time, namely "Mollis Delicious", "Wellsey"And" Jonathan "(and others), collecting all the benefits:

• large amount of harvest.
• high level of resistance to parasites, various diseases and bad weather conditions.
• a variety of summer ripening time has good quality crop properties.
• a fruiting tree bears harvest every year, in large numbers, however, the yield can vary from year to year.
• fruits of a pretty, unusual, almost lilac color with a mild silvery sheen. Williams Pride apples are quite large (one hundred fifty to one hundred sixty grams), round, filled with juice, with a delicate sour and sweetish taste.
• a fruit-bearing tree quickly yields a crop and the costs of planting pay off rather quickly.
• the variety is cultivated in various regions of our country, Ukraine and Belarus.

Detailed characteristics of the Williams Pride apple tree

Photo of the Williams Pride apple variety

Advantages the following can be distinguished:

• large amount of harvest.
• great taste.
• stunning appearance.
• the ability to transport fruits over long distances.
• high level of resistance to diseases, for example, scab and powdery mildew.

Special cons no. However, a couple can be distinguished:

• old apple trees are very tall.
• long ripening time of the crop.
• short storage time.

Dimensions of the old apple tree

The crown of a fruiting Williams Pride apple tree is wide, has a slightly oval shape, grows in diameter up to four hundred to five hundred centimeters:

• the tree is most often cultivated on a medium-sized rootstock "mm 106". These apple trees grow up to five hundred centimeters.
• on a dwarf rootstock "m 9" growth reaches three hundred centimeters.

What is the increase every year?

The Williams Pride apple variety is classified as medium-sized, fast-ripening. In the first twelve months, the growth reaches fifty to sixty centimeters. The crown grows abundantly enough. Side branching is frequent.

Fruit bearing time

Described by the constant bearing of fruit, which was implied even at the stage of the inception of genes. Apple tree Williams Pride is quite new and not yet fully studied by specialists.

Harvest amount

The Williams Pride apple tree is distinguished by a large amount of harvest. Upon reaching the age of six to seven years, the tree bears up to sixty kilograms of fruit. Over the years, the amount of the crop increases.

The opinion of the tasters

On a five-point scale, Williams Pride apples were rated 4.8 points, which proves that the taste is amazing. It also contains many vitamins and nutrients.

Resistance to cold weather and various diseases

The level of resistance to low temperature indicators for a long time was established at the genetic stage, the level of resistance to cold is high.

The main goal of breeding specialists is considered to be the development of varieties that greatly exceed the parental varieties in description and characteristics.

The Williams Pride apple variety boasts an increased taste and a high level of resistance to diseases such as:

• scab.
• powdery mildew.
• various forms of cancer.

Apple tree Williams Pride: reviews of gardeners

Photo of the Williams Pride apple variety

Galina:

“I liked the Williams Pride apple tree, all thanks to its taste, and it also slightly surpasses all other varieties of apple trees that I grew up in a summer cottage. It is always juicy, crunches when you bite an apple, and does not turn into a puree in the mouth. "

Fedor:

“Williams Pride apples do not fall to the ground at the same time, they ripen gradually. We manage to eat them raw, prepare fresh juices, which are full of vitamins, and cook jam for the winter. "

Oleg:

“Nothing worries me, because the Williams Pride apple variety is very easy to care for. Agrotechnology is as simple as possible, the amount of the harvest suits, the taste is good. And a person who has never planted an apple tree will understand what's what. "

Anastasia:

“Williams Pride apples are cute and delicious. I suffered with the last variety, waited for the fruits for five or seven years, I don't even remember. And this variety, upon reaching the age of three years, brought delicious apples. I advise everyone. "

How to plant the Williams Pride apple variety and what care is needed?

Photo of the Williams Pride apple variety

Planting of planting material is carried out in a short time at the beginning of the spring season before the tree awakens. This is the end of March or the beginning of April, depending on the weather and conditions of the area.

It is recommended to plant the Williams Pride apple tree in the autumn season at the end of September and complete before the beginning of November. This makes it possible for the planting material to harden in the soil before the onset of cold weather.

How to plant correctly?

The planting material must be placed in the planting hole in such a way that the root system is not damaged, and part of the graft is placed one and a half to two centimeters above the soil level.

The planting hole is filled so that the planting material has enough nutrition for at least two years. To do this, a rich layer of earth is mixed with two containers of peat or humus, mineral fertilizing and wood ash are poured. The proportions for applying the required amount depend on the wealth of the land.

Apple variety Williams Pride is planted:

• on a medium-sized rootstock with a space of 3-3.5 meters between trees and 4.5-5 meters between rows.
• on a dwarf rootstock, they are placed in a space of 2.5 meters in a row with a distance of 4 meters between rows.

Moisturizing and fertilizing in the first year after planting

Immediately after planting the planting material, it is necessary to moisten, even if the soil is moistened. Regardless of when the planting is carried out: in the autumn or spring season.

The first moistening is necessary so that the earth is compacted, and the root system begins to provide the seedling with nutrients.

It is recommended to water from a watering can or spray, so as not to dissolve the earth, but to water it slowly. If the summer season is dry, the fruiting tree in the first year needs to be moistened on an ongoing basis, as the soil dries up.

Note! If the planting hole is made correctly, then no fertilizing is applied in the first year.

Apple tree Williams Pride: leaving

Photo of the Williams Pride apple variety

Apple tree care procedures include:

• moisturizing and fertilizing.
• collection of weeds and processing between rows, loosening of the earth near the trunk circle.
• cleaning of infected parts of the tree, and parts with defects.
• shaping the crown.
• sheltering the tree from direct sunlight.
• warming the near-trunk part and making a layer of mulch in colder regions.
• complex procedures against various diseases and parasites.

Pruning and shaping the crown

By their nature, fruit-bearing trees have a not very thickened crown, and pruning is necessary in moderation. To begin with, they remove the shoots growing in the center of the crown, connected with defects. Pruning can be carried out in the autumn season, when the fruit-bearing trees are dormant, or in the spring season, before the sap begins to move.

Pollinating varieties

To collect a large number of fruits, excellent pollination is required, which is guaranteed by the following varieties:

• Folding.
• Katyusha.
• Melba.
• Julia.

Recommendation! The flowering time of fruiting trees selected as pollinating varieties should be identical in flowering time.

The specificity of ripening and fruiting

Photo of Williams Pride apple tree

The Williamsk Pride apple tree begins to bear harvest when it reaches the age of 3-4 years, by the age of ten it begins a more productive stage.

The Williams Pride apple variety has a ripening period of 30-45 days. And the cleaning is arranged in 2-3 visits, which allows you to enjoy the fruits for a long time.

The Williams Pride apple tree is distinguished by an early flowering time, which is considered unacceptable for areas with late spring colds, which are identical to the flowering time of a fruiting tree and can negatively affect the setting of the crop.

Consumer and removable ripeness of the variety harvest begins at the end of July. In colder areas, the onset of ripeness can be shifted to the first week of August. The ripening time of the Williams Pride apple variety is identical to the “White filling».

The variety is for summer use and is stored for no more than forty-five days. It is used for making fresh juices and other processing methods.

Cultivation in the regions

On the territory of the Moscow region

• The variety has a high level of cold resistance. In the realities of the middle lane it feels comfortable.
• For the winter season, young Williams Pride apple trees can be sheltered with the help of spruce branches, this will keep them from parasites.
• The ground is covered with a layer of mulch made from peat, sawdust and humus.

On the territory of Ukraine

Fertile land allows for excellent yields. In the realities of a dry climate and on light sandy lands, it is necessary to constantly moisturize and fertilize. Especially for dwarf apple trees.

Apple tree Williams Pride: photo of the variety

Summing up

The above information contained a description, characteristics, specifics and advantages of this variety of apple trees. You can safely call this variety the best and cutest. It will bring you delicious apples and give a zest to your summer cottage.

Due to its stunning appearance, the Williams Pride Apple tree can be used in the industrial field. And the taste of Williams Pride apples will appeal to absolutely everyone.