The best varieties of columnar apple

We offer you 7 of the most productive, disease-resistant and popular with gardeners from different countries varieties of columnar apple trees with very tasty fruits.

Saplings of columnar apple trees appeared on sale relatively recently. But during this time they have already gained wide popularity. These neat trees are ideal for small areas. But this is only one of the advantages.

Why are columnar varieties of apple trees good?

The main advantage of columnar apple trees is their compactness. They grow up to 2.5 m in height, and the crown diameter does not exceed 0.5 m. Such trees are an excellent find for plots with a small area, since they can be planted quite close to each other: at a distance of 0.8-1 m.

In addition, columnar apple trees are distinguished by high yields: from 7 to 15 kg of fruits are removed from the tree. Another indisputable advantage is the early maturity of these trees. Fruiting can begin as early as the first year after planting. The main thing is not to forget to timely fertilize the soil.

The most popular varieties among gardeners are Currency, Moscow necklace, Ostankino, Amber necklace, President, Malyukha, Iksha. Let's talk about them.

Currency

A winter variety of columnar apple trees that bear fruit well. The trees are dwarf, with a compact crown, do not require special care, and are resistant to most diseases. The apples are round, golden in color with a red blush, juicy, sweet and sour taste.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life
For 1-2 years	1,5-1,8	100-120	October	3 months

Iksha

Autumn variety of high-yield columnar apple trees. The trees are short and compact. Fruits are round, yellowish with a striped blush. They taste sweet and sour, very juicy. Iksha apple trees are resistant to many diseases and pests.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life
For 1-2 years		80-180	End of August	3 months

Baby

An autumn variety of columnar apple trees that bear excellent fruit every year. The trees are not tall, they grow up to 1.8 m in height. Fruits are elongated, yellow-green in color with a slight pinkish blush, sweet and sour, with a pleasant aroma. The variety is highly resistant to diseases and pests.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life
For 1-2 years	1,5-1,8	150-250	September	4 months

Moscow necklace

Columnar apple trees of this late variety are distinguished by high yields. Up to 10 kg of fruit can be removed from one tree. Apple trees of medium height with a dense crown, fruits are round, dark red, juicy, very sweet. They can be eaten fresh or used for processing: drying, canning, etc.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life
For 1-2 years	1,5-2	150-200	September October	6 months

Ostankino

Autumn variety of columnar apple trees. The wood of these trees is very durable and hard, so the branches can easily withstand a large harvest. The fruits are greenish-yellow, almost completely covered with a violet-red blush. The apples are of the correct rounded shape.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life
2 year	Up to 2	100-150	End of August	6 months

The president

A late variety of columnar apple trees with a rich harvest. The trees are compact with large fruits. The apples are yellow-white, very juicy and sweet. Most often, the fruits of this variety are used for making juices, jams and compotes. Fresh, they will be a great addition to any dessert. Stored well.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life
For 1-2 years	Up to 2	150-200	End of August - September	9 months

Amber necklace

A winter variety of columnar apple trees that give a bountiful harvest. Trees take up little space, their crown is not spreading. The fruits are large, round, light yellow in color, very juicy and sweet in taste. The variety is considered one of the most resistant to most diseases.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life
For 1 year	2-2,5	120-140	Mid september	7 months

What should be considered when growing columnar apple trees?

Planting columnar apple trees does not require special skills. They are planted like ordinary trees, only much closer to each other (at a distance of no more than 90 cm from each other), since they practically do not grow in width.

The holes are also not dug very deep. Trees need nutrients, so potash fertilizers (50-80 g) and superphosphate (50-100 g) must be added to the planting pit. After planting, trees require abundant watering.

Columnar apple trees are mostly early-growing plants, but this can only be achieved with proper care. They need to be fed and watered regularly. Remember that already in the first year, apple trees produce a huge number of inflorescences, but experienced gardeners advise removing them to help the trees form a strong trunk. But in the second year, you can already enjoy a rich harvest.

There is one more nuance in the cultivation of columnar apple trees. It consists in the fact that their near-stem circles need to be tinned - this means sowing with herbs or cereals, which periodically need to be carefully cut or mowed. Such a procedure will help "ward off" insect pests from trees.

Watering columnar apple trees should be regular, preferably drip. If for some reason it is impossible to organize it, then it is recommended to water the trees 2-3 times a week. And 1-2 times a month for apple trees it is worth arranging a kind of "shower", watering not only the tree, but also the trunk.

It may seem that the columnar apple trees require special care. But, believe me, it's worth it, because a rich harvest will undoubtedly be your reward for your work.

To be an apple tree in the garden, or not to be? There is no such question. Of course to be. And not just one. Not so long ago, we wondered how to have apple trees, pears, cherries, apricots, plums on a dedicated summer cottage. And, of course, not in one copy.

Yablona was traditionally allocated a place for 3-4 trees. And the torment began with the choice of varieties. After all, there are excellent varieties of different ripening periods. And I wanted to eat them from summer to winter.

Somehow, amateur gardeners managed to vaccinate and have about 10 varieties. And this was a testament to the success.

No one denies the possibility of many varieties being vaccinated today. But the very idea of ​​the garden and apple trees in the garden has changed:

• Farmer thinks of a garden quickly bearing fruit. Profitable quickly. After all, the costs of laying an industrial garden are quite impressive. New technologies and varieties make it possible to do this;
• Amateur gardener still wants to have many good varieties. And somewhere nearby there is a desire to have a beautiful garden;
• Now many people allow them to have not just a plot of 15-20 acres. And farmsteads even under a hectare are not so rare. And here the beauty of the site comes to the fore. The eye should be pleased with the variety of plants, the most amazing forms.

AND for all, the columnar apple tree is a godsend. Not so long ago, little was known about her. Now there is a lot of information. Internet, nurseries, design, planting and grooming specialists.

general characteristics

And first about the columnar apple tree itself. Appeared relatively recently. 1964 is considered to be the year of the creation of the first variety of a columnar apple tree with the name Leader... It appeared as a natural mutation due to the care and interest of the gardener. He didn't miss a strange branch on a perennial Macintosh tree. Which caught his attention:

• Apples, placed right on top of one another, plump. But of the same sort;
• Strong foliage and lack of lateral branches;
• Patience and hard work led to the development of the first grade. An amazing ability to experiment has led to the creation of more than 100 varieties of columnar apple trees;
• AND our compatriots relatively quickly created dozens of varieties of columnar apple trees, capable of delighting with crops in difficult climatic conditions. Highly resistant to Russian frosts and diseases. In addition, the taste is not much inferior to traditional apples. But there are other valuable qualities as well;
• And put my hand to it famous Russian scientist and breeder, Doctor of Science and Professor Viktor Valerianovich Kichina... Not just a hand. But also the mind. Modern Michurin. Creator of over 20 varieties of apple trees. And he has no equal in breeding raspberries - 25 varieties.

The first columnar apple tree Leader.

Advantages of columnar apple trees:

• Small crown forms - up to 3 m high and about 50 cm wide. And count how many such trees you plant instead of the vigorous Antonovka with its impressive forms. Many designers can no longer imagine a garden without columnar apple trees. Both in plantings and vases;
• Very fast entry into fruiting. Starting from 5-7 apples in the second year after planting. And annually 5-15 kg from 4-6 years of age;
• Large selection of varieties with high resistance to frost and disease;
• Small forms make their care more convenient in handling, pruning, and harvesting.

Don't forget about the disadvantages:

• Comparative high cost of seedlings;
• You can enjoy stable harvests for a short time. Only up to 15-16 years of age. This is their nature;
• Forget about moisture and feeding - you will not get even a minimum yield.

Description of varieties and photos

The president

• By ripening time as early, summer... In late August and early September, the apples are ready for picking. You can save until December;
• Height can be up to 3 meters. Semi-dwarf, medium vigor tree. Bears fruit in gardens every year 5-7 kg per tree... And even 10 kg. From 5-6 years of age. Single trees may also have periodic harvests;
• Average weight of greenish-yellow apples with pinkish blush from 130 g to 200 g... And there are copies of 250 g each;
• Sweet and sour creamy juicy pulp with a dessert taste;
• High winter hardiness (up to 40 degrees of frost allows you to grow in the gardens of central Russia. Zoned back in 2002. And even in Siberia and the Urals.

The president.

You can read more about the President apple tree here.

Reviews about the apple President:

Konstantin. “Only three years have passed since the planting of the President variety. My expectations were met. There are not many apples compared to regular varieties. But he took it as exotic. And after all there will be more. But I was surprised by their ability to persist until December and their pleasant taste. We ate them without waiting for December. And they could also lie down. I didn't feel the dessert. "

Yuri. “I was looking for a columnar apple tree for our places. The President was advised. Not very well known. Thanks for the tip.

Satisfied with the dessert taste. And sweets and acids in moderation. Slightly lying down seemed to me tastier. True, my wife prefers our old varieties.

I also like their compactness and ease of maintenance. "

Marina. “I would like to share my impressions of the planted apple-tree President. It's not a winter variety, though. But even until December there were apples.Almost 2 months! Don't forget feeding and watering. The yield increases dramatically. This is on condition that you take care of a good wintering. Hares oh, how they love columnar. I cover the apical kidney. "

Nectar

• How many of us are not familiar with the taste of honey? And if we meet it in the names of varieties of fruit-bearing plants, then we are waiting for its taste. But there is still enough honey. Despite its prices;
• Here is the variety of columnar apple trees Medoc remind you of the taste of honey and its shades;
• The golden color of apples with a characteristic honey flavor. Collect in September. And something else in August. And even a kilogram so under 10. But apples are quite large. More than 250 grams;
• And some more TTD -height up to 2.5 m... Apples and weighing 250 g. And from a tree - 10 kg.

Nectar.

You can learn more about the Medoc apple tree here.

Reviews about the Medoc variety:

Elena. “Have you ever tried the Medoc apple variety? Of course, a columnar apple tree. If you haven't tried it, do it. There is honey. Everyone feels it differently. Have you eaten honey? Remember, of course, its taste. So you will find it when using the Medoc apples. Both when removed from the tree and after storage. The taste is practically unchanged. "

Nikolay. “Friends offered me a sapling of a columnar apple-tree Medoc. There was no choice. Had no idea about columnar apple trees. They talked about the main thing. Don't touch the center conductor. And did not touch. It grows and does not bear fruit. Can you cut it off somehow? It's been 5 years already. But there are no apples. Even flowers in the spring. It is advised to wait a little longer. "

Natalia. “But I really liked the Medoc variety. Every man to his own taste. So for me this variety.

Only 10 apples. And this is for the 8th year.

But delicious! And when you look at this baby, you just want to say thank you to her! "

Currency

• Winter variety. An indisputable achievement of breeders. He still scab immune with Vf gene... Which allows you to think less about apple tree diseases. Less, but don't forget;
• They are visible in the garden. Their green foliage stays on the tree for a very long time. So are the fruits. Filmed slightly immature in the first half of October. After all, you have to lie down almost all winter;
• And the height fluctuates between semi-dwarf and even dwarf. Therefore, it grows not higher than 2.5 m;
• Large apples up to 200 g are very good. aromatic sweet and juicy white pulp;
• Entrepreneurs and farmers have been interested in it for a long time.

Consider:

• Moisture moisture. BUT high groundwater is not suitable for the variety;
• Pay attention to timely feeding;
• Dislikes shading.

Currency.

Read more about Apple Currency in this article.

Reviews about the column Currency:

Oleg. “Currency is Currency. Of course, care cannot be started. Reacts very strongly to lack of moisture and feeding. I have more than a dozen of them. Somehow I have already worked out a system. It's simple. I even want to bring it up to two three dozen. Not many apples - but tasty. I like not only me. And I will also equip drip irrigation. Appeared not so long ago. But lovely. And the apples are one to one. Large and clean. "

Yuri. “The currency lives up to its name. A find for the gardener of Siberia. Amazing frost resistance. Out of habit, I treated them twice a season against diseases. I still treated pests. But they have a magnificent view. I'm not talking about apples. They did not save it until March. They ate it. And we could still lie down. Sweet and aromatic. The whole family loves them. You can even plant a couple of this kind. "

Triumph

• Whoever gave such a name, of course, meant a victorious march in all positions. And a lot is true;
• Autumn variety with very comfortable shapes. Small-sized up to 2 meters in height thanks to the stock MM-106 and 54-118;
• Medium sized apples weighing about 130-150 grams. They can also be found larger up to 200 A. removed mature in mid-September. And we must take care of the consumption and processing. After all stored for only a month;
• BUT the yield is quite good 5-7 kg... This is the starting point for the gardener. After all, proper care will even double it;
• A deep red blush over the entire surface of the fruit. The honey-sweet dessert taste is memorable. And the sourness does not interfere;
• TO not susceptible to disease grade, immune to scab, frost resistance for the middle lane is average.

Triumph.

You will learn more about the Triumph variety from this article.

Reviews of gardeners about the Triumph:

Olesya. “They say correctly that whatever you name the ship, so it will float. Here is the Triumph variety. Though not late. But he has already won love and respect. So far (and this is already 5 years) no treatments for diseases. Would be taller. And there would be more harvest. But look at the apples. Handsome men. The juice and jam are excellent. And the pies. This should be tried, not told. If only we could lie down longer ... "

Evgeny. “There are no problems with which variety, it is Triumph. Only pests need to be fought with preventive treatments. The apples are very juicy and sweet. Didn't even think about recycling. They ate the whole harvest. Almost a bucket of 10 liters. If there were no other autumn varieties, I would have planted 2-3 more of this variety. It is not for nothing that it is considered one of the best autumn ones. And no worse than ordinary apples. "

Baby

Very often in nurseries they ask for this autumn variety columnar apple trees of Russian selection:

• That is why they called it that. Due to the height of the tree. From the nature of a bonsai;
• Already in the first year of spring planting, the most impatient can taste the first apples. From the age of 4, they bring full-fledged crops;
• It is almost apples of the same size, greenish-yellow with a pink tint;
• You can take your time to consume or process apples harvested in September. They can wait a couple of months. Almost until December;
• And in taste, it competes with the most delicious ordinary apples. Sweet and sour juicy pulp. The aroma is also felt... They are even called dessert;
• Resistance to disease and frost allows us to consider it a zoned variety for central Russia. Not to mention the more southerly places. But you need to prepare for the winter in full.

Baby.

You can read more about Malukha's apple tree here.

Reviews about Malukha:

Yaroslav. “I have never met apples tastier among columnar apples. Maybe for now.

Real dessert taste. Very juicy. If you try it once, you will never forget the taste. It's like the taste of Antonovka and White filling inimitable.

And a very pleasant yellowish flesh color. My friends are also delighted with them. They are already looking for seedlings of this variety in nurseries.

They don't hope for a vaccination. "

Olga. “It is a pleasure to look after such a variety as Malyukha. The ladder is definitely not needed. I believe that if you have 2-3 columnar apple trees, consider planting another 5-6. You will be able to take care of them without any problems. Wholesale to prepare feeding and processing. Malukha's apples are worth it to plant another 1-2. And this is not only my opinion. "

Sergei. “Nothing worked for me with the cultivation of a columnar apple tree. I bought the Malukha variety at the fair. Courted as taught. And the crown is formed correctly. Already the sixth year has gone after landing. And I don't see flower buds. Familiar gardeners are somehow skeptical about such apple trees. The preference is given to the traditional and proven. But I will still wait. "

Amber Necklace

• Winter grade Russian selection, for which their trademark advantage is high winter hardiness. Grown for such conditions;
• Apple trees are semi-dwarf and grow up to 2.5 meters;
• Ripen in September for assembly. But you will only eat in a couple of months. After lying down for this time, they acquire a characteristic taste (dessert and sweet) and color (golden with a one-sided blush);
• Apples of medium size and weight - 160-180 grams;
• The yield of the variety pleases fans of columnar apple trees - up to 15 kg per tree. But they collect up to 20 kg. This is from trees 6-7 years old.

Amber Necklace.

You can find out more about the Amber Necklace apple tree here.

Reviews of the owners of the Amber necklace:

Tatyana. “What you see in the photo is only a fraction of the good impressions of this variety. No growing problems. I do not consider fertilizing and watering to be some kind of costly action. This is the norm. But apples with their taste will convince you of the need to grow this variety of columnar apple trees. Or maybe not from one tree. The impressions from him are the best. "

Michael. “Try to find the best columnar apple variety suitable for growing in our environment. And not only columnar. But this amber necklace is a class! I suffered with large crowns ... And here is a small, neat one ... No problems with shelter for the winter. And the fact that there are not many apples is not a problem. They pleasantly surprise even with a small amount. "

Ostankino

• Another variety of autumn ripening... If you remove the apples in September, they can last even until December;
• Stunted tree with very strong trunk and branches. They are able to withstand bountiful harvests. And they are regular from 5-6 years after planting. And 6-9 kg per tree. And even 16 kg with careful care;
• Apples grow almost from the ground. 30-40 cm from its surface;
• Even in unfavorable weather for flowering, the ovary is consistently high;
• The fruits do not differ in the same size. Them the weight is 100, 150, and 200 grams;
• Very beautiful apples with a shiny reddish color. Sweet and sour and juicy. The dessert is also felt.

Important! It is very resistant to diseases and frosts.

Ostankino.

Read more about the Ostankino apple tree in this article.

Reviews about the Ostankino apple tree:

Oksana. “The columnar Ostankino apple tree has been growing for me for four years now. Subtracted on the Internet and purchased the nursery.

When buying a complete educational program with me. I want to say very useful. What you read is not all. Moreover, the opinions are different. I

we are already eating blocks for 2 seasons. They only made me happy. First, I bought what I wanted. And apples are large and tasty.

I do not know how many will be stored yet. And this is not the most important thing. "

Anna. “I can share my opinion about the Ostankino columnar apple variety. I really like apples. True, there are not many of them yet. But this is not the only apple variety I have. And for a change. And to decorate the festive table. And they do not stay in the vase for long. I do my best to yield more than a bucket. "

Stepan. “Until I arranged drip irrigation, the yield of columnar apple trees was 4-5 kg. He began to pay more attention to feeding. And already under 10 kg is. They will still grow up. And the dimensions of Ostankino have become more impressive. Even without weighing it is visible. So I advise others not to suffer from watering with a hose. And do not torment the trees with cold water. But it will not be superfluous to irrigate with a hose. 2-3 times a season in the evening. "

Moscow necklace

• And it was called at first as X2. Although some gardeners still call it that. Maybe not to be confused with the Amber Necklace? Very popular in the Moscow region, in the Urals. And even in Siberia;
• Low tree - up to 2 m. But they grow up to 2.5 m. It is classified by specialists as a dwarf;
• Like everyone else, she loves the sun. Light and fertilized soils;
• The ripening dates for apples come at the end of September. And here and there in early October. Yes and stored for 4 months... And even longer when. How do you store;
• Dark red apples with average weight 170-180 grams the taste is sweet. But with sourness;
• Frost resistance is one of the highest among columnar;
• And he successfully resists diseases;

Consider! The cultivar itself is not pollinated. So, plant in the company of other apple trees.

• There is also a tendency to form a large number of ovaries. Adjust it early (flowering and small apples).

Moscow necklace.

You will learn more about the Moscow necklace variety from this article.

Reviews about the variety Moscow necklace:

Alexei. “I didn’t know that the variety is an individualist. Itself is not pollinated. I took it for a change. And now for everyone a feast for the eyes. Although far from columnar.

I was afraid to cut off.They talked about the apical kidney. If it disappears, the whole apple tree will also disappear. Not lost ... And the apples are amazing. Although I know the best.

Friends agree with this. Which I treat with these apples. "

Bogdan. “We always have problems with growing an apple tree. We didn't even hope that this apple tree would bring at least some apples. We were wrong. God forbid to be so wrong! We will not be happy with the apple tree. And we advise others. And apples and their taste. They can also lie down for a long time. We will see! And I heard that this is one of the best columnar winter varieties. "

Summer

As soon as we start listing something, confusion arises. It was not included ... And it shouldn't be ... So with apples. And not only columnar ... But we will dare and call them.Early columnar apple trees:

• Nectar;
• The president;
• Chervonets;
• Ray;
• Ideal;
• Flamingo;
• Cheremosh;
• Iksha. And many more.

You can also find a description of the following varieties on our website:

• late summer:
  • Scarlet Sails;
  • Arbat;
  • Vasyugan.
• winter:
  • Idol;
  • Gin;
  • Favorite.

Also, columnar varieties are divided by growing region. You can read more about this in this article.

Useful videos

Watch a video of what the Medoc and President apple trees look like:

Watch a video of what the Arbat apple tree looks like:

Watch the video of what the apple tree looks like Currency:

Watch a video of what the Ostankino apple tree looks like:

Conclusion

I have never met admiring reviews of the columnar apple trees from farmers anywhere. Or their press services. We didn't have time to prepare the text. Or they didn't grow decent harvests. Or is productivity not on track?

So we will wait for their positive feedback. Tips and tricks for the many varieties of columnar apple trees. All regions.

I, like every normal (neighbors consider it not normal) gardener, always wanted to grow in my garden much of what is not in every garden. I have been testing varieties of columnar apple trees for 20 years already. Or are they testing me? You can tell by touch.

A feature of such apple trees is the complete absence of lateral branching, the formation of a crop on the tree trunk, a dwarf type of growth and early maturity.

According to their habit, they are divided into several groups: superdwarfs, dwarfs, semi-dwarfs, medium-sized, vigorous.

In amateur gardening, two types of columnar varieties of apple trees are most acceptable - dwarf and medium-sized.

Saplings of dwarf species grow slowly, but they are able to form a crop throughout the trunk from the first year.

Medium Columns obtained artificially, by grafting conventional varieties onto superdwarf clonal rootstocks and subsequent formative pruning. Compact trees up to 2.5 m in height are obtained.

Varieties of columnar apple trees with a description and photo

Like ordinary apple trees, columnar varieties are subdivided according to the degree of resistance to climatic conditions into frost-resistant and thermophilic.

Apple-tree Medoc

This columnar culture belongs to natural semi-dwarfs. The tree has a powerful growth force. Apple trees are medium-sized, 2-2.5 meters high. The crown is characterized by compactness and small dimensions, its width is about 20-25 cm. The root system is strong and very dense, so the trees tolerate transplants well, both in autumn and spring.

Fruits are medium and large, round, weighing 100-250 grams, with a dense skin. The size of the fruits is determined not only by the age of the tree, but also in many respects by the correct care for it, the irrigation regime and the introduction of organic fertilizers.

Fruit color is white-yellow, without integumentary coloration. The pulp is white, very juicy, slightly aromatic, coarse-grained. The apples are sweet with a pronounced honey flavor.

Fruit ripening occurs at the end of August - beginning of September. Apples are stored for no more than one month. These apples are suitable for fresh consumption and for all types of home processing.

Apple-tree Medoc has a high early maturity - the first fruiting is possible already in the year of planting, if it is carried out in the spring.The maximum yield of trees was observed in the 5th year of growth. Average yield of the variety: 5 - 9 kg of fruits from one tree. Intensive tree maintenance doubles the yield.

The frost resistance of the variety is very high, apple trees are able to withstand temperatures down to -42 ° C. Medok is recommended for cultivation in the Central strip, Moscow region and even Siberia.

The resistance of the variety to pests and diseases is not inferior to the level of the best standard varieties intended for cultivation in the Moscow region.

Apple tree Vasyugan: description, photo, reviews

The variety is zoned for cold regions. High frost resistance makes it suitable for growing in the gardens of Siberia and the Urals. The winter hardiness of the variety is very high, the trees do not freeze at temperatures down to -42 ° C. Resistance to scab and other diseases and pests corresponds to the level of the best standard varieties. At the same time, Vasyugan is considered one of the most unpretentious among the columnar apple trees. This apple tree is allowed to be planted even in those places where frost-resistant Antonovka is very freezing.

"Vasyugan" belongs to the semi-dwarf species, reaching a height of 3 meters. The tree has a dense crown and an abundance of rings on which fruits are formed.

The columnar Vasyugan apple tree bears fruit in large fruits, at the stage of maturity, saturated red-green color, weighing 100-140 grams (up to 200 grams). The average yield from one tree is 6-8 kilograms of fruits. Apples have a sweet and sour taste, their flesh is fine-grained, juicy, with a light persistent aroma and aftertaste. You can use the crop both in conservation and cooking, and fresh.

This apple variety brings its first harvest already in the first year of growth in the garden. However, you should not expect a full-fledged harvest at this time, since usually only 5-7 apples ripen at the beginning. In full force, apple trees bear fruit in the fourth year, and if during this time they have not been transplanted again.

The columnar apple tree "Vasyugan" gives a stable harvest for at least fourteen years. Then the harvest declines, so experienced gardeners and breeders recommend updating the garden every ten years. This method of planting helps to keep fruiting at the same level every year.

Vasyugan apples ripen at the end of August and until mid-September. You can store them fresh for one and a half months, subject to the general storage rules - a cool place without high humidity.

Growing features

First of all, a columnar apple tree requires regular watering. At the same time, situations in which moisture accumulates in the soil should be avoided, since this negatively affects the state of the root system and creates favorable conditions for the development of fungal diseases.

This variety practically does not need to be shaped and cut, since with an intact apical bud, only one shoot is formed annually as a continuation of the guide. If, due to frost or disease, the apical bud is damaged, then the columnar apple tree releases several shoots. Of these, only the strongest and most developed should be left, and the rest should be cut off. Do not forget to cover the cut with lime to protect the tree from infections and the development of diseases.

The value of the Vasyugan apple tree: early maturity and high productivity, compactness of trees, high commercial and consumer qualities of fruits, excellent winter hardiness, relatively high resistance to diseases and pests.

Flaws: short keeping quality of fruits.

Apple tree columnar President

This variety of columnar apple trees has become widespread in the gardens of the Moscow, Samara, Perm regions. The President is also suitable for the regions of the Black Earth and Non-Black Earth regions.

The trees of this apple tree are semi-dwarf, the strongest of them are just over 2 meters high. The crown is distinguished by strong foliage and at the same time compactness.

The tree trunk is characterized by hardness and rigidity, so that even with bountiful harvests, the trees do not bend. The root system of young seedlings is dense, which contributes to good survival of trees in the event of their transplantation. We recommend planting seedlings of a columnar apple tree in the spring according to the standard scheme: the distance between the rows is 90 cm, between the apple trees - 60 cm.

Fruit characteristics

The apples are large, rarely of medium size, flat-round in shape. The average fruit weight is 140-250 grams. At the stage of maturity, the fruits are pale yellow with a delicate blush of a violet-red hue. The skin is thin, but rather tight, with a shiny sheen. The peduncles are short, the seed chambers are closed.

The taste of apples is pleasant, sweet and sour, with a strong aroma. The pulp is fine-grained, white, juicy.

The President apple tree is characterized by a rapid onset of the fruiting period. Saplings at the age of 1 year are already blooming intensively. Five-year-old trees give 5-8 kg of fruit per season. And if the apple tree is provided with good care, which includes timely watering and feeding, then the yield can be doubled.

Apples ripen from late August to mid September. If you follow the rules of collection and storage, then they will remain until the end of December, without losing their qualities. The minimum shelf life is 1.5 months. These apples have excellent dessert properties, they are suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for preservation, lopping, processing into dried fruits.

Apple Tree Poetry

Winter, high yield columnar variety for super intensive high quality gardens. Poetzia trees are scab resistant. Fruits in the refrigerator can be stored until February without loss of marketability. Compared to the control zoned variety Moskovskoe Necklace, the Poetziya variety has a higher marketability, better appearance and taste of fruits.

The trees of this apple tree are medium-sized, columnar. The bark on the main branches is smooth, reddish-brown. The fusion with the stock is good.

Fruit characteristics

Fruits are of medium size, weighing about 140 grams, flattened, wide-ribbed, beveled. The main color of the skin is greenish when removed and greenish-yellow in the period of consumer maturity. The cover color on most of the fruit is blurred, in the form of a brownish-red blush during harvesting and dark red in the state of consumer maturity. The apple pulp is greenish, of medium density, fine-grained, very juicy.

The taste of the fruit is sweet and sour, by 4.4 points on a five-point assessment.

Apple Tree Currency

Important: thanks to the embedded Vf gene, the variety is endowed with complete immunity to scab, so that its trees do not need to be treated with chemicals to protect against disease. Note that over the past 15 years in the Moscow region, not a single case of scab affection of the leaves and fruits of this variety of apple trees has been recorded. Also, the variety has high winter hardiness.

The ripening period for apples of the Valyuta variety is quite late and falls on the first ten days of October. At the same time, ripe apples are perfectly retained on trees for a long time, without crumbling.

The columnar apple variety Currency is ideal for growing in central Russia. He gained high popularity due to the high taste and marketability of the fruits, quick entry into fruiting and high productivity.

This apple tree is compact and small in size. This tree is about 2.3 meters high and about 20 cm wide. These are semi-dwarf trees, close to dwarf ones.

It is not customary to use a dwarf rootstock when propagating the Currency apple tree due to the extremely small size of the trees obtained.

Since the variety is resistant to scab, apple trees always look decorative: the foliage has a rich dark green color, black dots, spots, rot and other damage from insects are not found on fruits and leaves.It was also noted that in the autumn period the foliage on Currency does not turn yellow for a long time, the leaves fall off while still green.

Fruit characteristics

Rounded apple fruits. Currency medium and large, apple weight 100-140 grams (up to 250 g). The skin is thin, but dense, with a slight glossy sheen. When ripe, the apple color is golden yellow, the integumentary color is expressed on the sides in the form of an attractive red blush. The taste of the fruit is a dessert type, sweet with a barely noticeable sourness. The pulp is snow-white, juicy, fragrant, fine-grained.

Currency apples are ideal for winter storage: even at ordinary home conditions, when kept in basements and cellars, the fruits are good keeping quality and remain fresh until mid-February.

Features of the variety

The early maturity of the variety is very high, annual seedlings bloom and bear fruit in the year of planting. The trees gain the maximum yield by 4-5 years after planting: 5-6 kg from each apple tree. With regular care and application of organic fertilizers, the yield indicator increases to 10 kg per tree. Despite the fact that the columnar trees of the Currency apple tree live for 50 or more years, the high yield persists only for 15-16 years. Further, the lower ringlets dry out and yield decreases. It is recommended to uproot the old garden and replace it with a new one. Planting new apple trees can be done in the 10th year of the life of the old trees, in this case it will be possible to avoid a drop in yields.

Planting and leaving

It is preferable to plant annual seedlings in sunny or semi-shaded areas. The best time for planting is spring or late autumn (planted "in winter", after the first light frosts).

Thanks to the dense root system, the seedlings quickly take root in a new area and do not get sick after transplanting. The traditional planting scheme is suitable: the distance between trees is 40-50 cm, between rows - 90-100 cm. The depth of the planting pit is determined by the size of the root system in each case. For additional protection and aeration, the beds and the aisles can be sown with cereals or covered with mulch, since the roots of trees are often located near the top layer of the earth.

In the first year of the seedling growth, regular watering is very important: if the season is not rainy, you need to water the trees twice a week.

In the second year, pruning a columnar apple tree: it is very important not to touch the main column, only the side shoots are removed. It is better to retreat from each side shoot by 2 cm, after a year, fruits will begin to form in these places. If this is not done, then the volume of the harvest and the quality of apples will decrease.

Organic fertilizers should be applied regularly from May to fruiting. For additional protection from the cold and rodents, it is recommended to leave fallen leaves in the holes and strap the trunks. The annual growth of apple trees by 25-30 cm indicates the successful laying of a high harvest next year.

Apple Orlinka

Summer variety of columnar apple. The variety is fast-growing, the trees enter the fruiting season 4-5 years after planting. The yield of the variety is high, up to 150 kg / ha. In the conditions of Central Russia, the winter hardiness of the variety is quite high, the resistance of leaves and fruits to scab damage is very high.

Trees are tall, rounded crown. The branches are straight in shape, differ in a compact arrangement on the trunk, when departing from which they form sharp corners. The ends of the branches are directed upward.

The fruits of the Orlinka apple tree are medium and large, weighing 100-210 grams, but the average is 150 grams. Apples are one-dimensional, oblique, rounded or flattened-rounded, slightly ribbed with wide ribs. The skin on the fruits is smooth, dry, with a glossy sheen. During the period of removable maturity, apples have a greenish-yellow main color, during the consumer period - light yellow.The cover color is expressed by red stripes running along the carmine background and occupies most of the fruit surface. Subcutaneous dots are light green, well visible, few in number. The pulp of apples is creamy, coarse-grained, prickly, dense, juicy, pleasant sweet and sour taste, aromatic.

The ripening period for Orlinka apples is mid-August. The consumption period is short, apples are stored for 2-3 weeks - maximum until the beginning of September.

Advantages of the variety: early maturity and high yield, excellent commercial qualities of apples with summer ripening, high resistance to scab and high frost resistance.

Flaws: extended ripening period on the tree.

Many gardeners note that the fruits of the Orlinka apple tree can ripen until mid-September. At the same time, the fruits often become transparent ("glassy"), the pulp is looser, watery, the taste of apples deteriorates.

Columnar apple trees, video

Your feedback on columnar apple trees will help many gardeners choose the best varieties for planting.

From our previous article, you could learn about what a columnar apple tree is, how to grow a columnar apple tree and how to prune it. In today's article, we will talk about the most popular, among gardeners, varieties of columnar apple trees and about the features of their vegetation.

Columnar apple tree has a huge variety of the most diverse varieties, which, like the usual apple tree, differ in both taste and growing season. There are early and late varieties of columnar apple trees, conditionally, I propose to divide them into 3 types, based on the characteristics of the growing season:

- columnar apple -year varieties

- columnar apple-autumn varieties

- columnar apple -winter varieties

Columnar apple grade "President"

“President” refers to summer varieties. The columnar apple tree is compact, medium-sized. The plant is semi-dwarf. Possesses high productivity. "President" can give about 10 fruits in the second year after planting.

The color of the fruit is light yellow, light green, a slight pink blush is possible. The average fruit weight is 150-200 g. Ripens in August. The pulp is juicy, soft, fine-grained. "President" is distinguished by good winter hardiness and resistance to diseases and pests of apple trees.

This variety has a pleasant aroma. Suitable for both fresh consumption and compotes.

Columnar apple variety "Medoc"

"Medoc" is a summer variety. The columnar apple of this variety is medium-sized, the height of the tree can reach 2 - 2.5 m. It belongs to semi-dwarf plants. Thanks to its powerful root system, this variety is easy to transplant.

The color of the fruit is white-yellow, the skin is dense. The fruits are round, the average weight of the fruit is 200 g. Ripen in late July - early August. The apple pulp is juicy, grainy. Apples are distinguished by a certain sweetish honey taste. Medoc is a highly productive variety.

Also "Medok" is a winter-hardy variety (it can tolerate frosts down to -35-40 degrees). Possesses good resistance to diseases and pests of apple trees. "Medoc" is consumed both fresh and preserved.

Columnar apple variety "Ostankino"

Ostankino belongs to the autumn varieties. It has a strong leafy crown and is a semi-dwarf plant.

The color of the fruit is bright red, the skin is shiny. The fruits are large, round-flat in shape. Fruit weight can reach 300 g. The pulp is fine-grained, very juicy, soft. The fruits have an unsurpassed aroma and sweetish taste. They begin to bear fruit in the second year of life. The fruits ripen in late September - early October.

Ostankino is a fast-growing variety. "Ostankino" can produce from one tree up to 16 kg of apples (with proper care). Possesses moderate winter hardiness (can be stored until February-March) and excellent resistance to diseases and pests.

Columnar apple variety "Vasyugan"

"Vasyugan" belongs to the autumn varieties. Differs in high winter hardiness. The height of the tree can reach 3 m. The columnar apple of this variety is distinguished by its early maturity, it begins to bear fruit from the first year.

"Vasyugan" has fruits of red-striped color, elongated shape, thin skin. Chipping pulp, firm. The variety has an excellent aroma and sweet and sour taste. Fruits are medium-large, average fruit weight is about 150-200 g. Fruits ripen in mid-September.

The variety is distinguished by good productivity: for example, with proper care, up to 10 kg of apples can be harvested from one tree. "Vasyugan" perfectly tolerates cold, can withstand frost up to - 40-42 degrees. The resistance of Vasyugan to diseases and pests is no less high. The variety is suitable both for fresh consumption and for processing.

Columnar apple variety "Moscow necklace"

"Moscow necklace" refers to winter or late autumn varieties. Columnar apple tree up to 2 m. "Moscow necklace" refers to self-fruitless varieties (the apple tree cannot bear fruit unless several different varieties of apple trees are planted near it).

The fruits are large, dark red, spherical in shape with a dense skin. The pulp is very juicy. "Moscow necklace" has a pleasant aroma and sweetish taste with a certain sourness. The average fruit weight is 170 g. Fruits ripen in October.

"Moscow necklace" is distinguished by a high yield, the variety is prone to crop overload. This variety tolerates frost without any problems. Possesses high resistance to diseases and scab. The variety "Moscow necklace", due to its taste and beautiful appearance, is a "favorite" of gardeners.

Columnar apple variety "Currency"

Currency is also a winter variety. Refers to semi-dwarf or even dwarf plants. Trees of this variety are even, small, compact. Begins to bear fruit from the first year after planting.

The fruits are golden-red in color with a certain blush. The shape of the fruit is round-flat, the skin is thin, but dense. Sweetish, dessert taste prevails. The average fruit weight is about 150 g. Fruit ripening occurs in October. Apples keep well.

Currency is a moderately winter-hardy variety. As for the yield, with proper care, about 10-12 kg of apples can be harvested from one tree. This variety is resistant to diseases, does not require chemical treatment, and is immune to scab. Apples of this variety are consumed both fresh and canned.

Tatiana Kuzmenko, member of the editorial board Sobcor of the Internet edition “AtmAgro. Agroindustrial Bulletin "