The best varieties of winter apple trees

It is generally accepted that red is the only sign of a ripe fruit. However, most often only winter varieties of apple trees can please with this color. Which of the late varieties are the tastiest?

Choosing winter seedlings, or, as they are also called, late apples, there are several important factors to consider. Winter apples do not acquire their optimal taste immediately after harvesting, but within a few weeks or even months after harvest. In addition, the trees of such apple trees have increased winter hardiness and can easily endure both severe frosts and recurrent cooling after a thaw.

Why are late apple varieties good?

The main distinguishing feature of late apples is increased keeping quality... They are perfectly preserved until spring (some varieties are stored until summer) and at the same time do not lose their original taste and aroma. They are usually removed in late September - early October in the phase of removable maturity. The fruits at this time contain a lot protopectin and starch... During ripening, the proportion of coloring and aromatic substances in them increases.

Late apples become completely ready for consumption after a few months. Their shelf life, depending on the variety and environmental conditions, ranges from 4 to 8 months.

Benefits later varieties of apples are:

• long shelf life;
• apples ripen and acquire a stable taste and aroma;
• dense texture and firm peel;
• good transportability;
• suitability for any kind of processing.

Late varieties of apples are also differentiated by shelf life by:

• early winter (Antonovka ordinary, Winner, Pepin saffron, Parmen winter gold, Welsey) - stored until January-February;
• winter (Anise scarlet, Anise gray, Antonovka dessert, Aport, Kortland, Lobo, Mirnoe, Ranet bergamot, Northern Sinap, Sinap Orlovsky) - stored until March-April;
• late winter (Mantuan, Sary Sinap, Renet Orleans, Renet Champagne, North Sinap, etc.) - stored until May-June.

The main difference between winter and summer varieties of apples is that they are undesirable to eat right away - they must lie down for at least a month.

Idared

Late winter tall variety. Fruits are slightly conical in shape with small blunt or slightly angular ribs. Initially, they are green, when exposed to the sun, they are covered with yellow and red blush. The taste is pleasant, with a dense and juicy pulp. The variety is resistant to brown spot, but susceptible to diseases of powdery mildew and scab. They are consumed not only fresh, but also used to prepare compotes, dried fruits and juices.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 5-6 years	2-3	150-190	End of September	150-180

Antaeus

A late variety of apples obtained by Belarusian breeders. Possesses increased frost resistance and perfectly tolerates even the most severe winters. Juicy and sweet fruits do not lose their aroma for a long time. As they ripen, they change color from green to bright red and burgundy. They often have a waxy coating that gives a bluish tint.The consumer ripeness of the fruit occurs 2 months after picking. They can be consumed both fresh and harvested for future use.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
2-3 years	2-2,5	180-200	Second half of September - early October	200-240

Bogatyr

A variety that bears fruit in almost any climatic zone. It was created as late winter, the fruits are very hard and strong, under good conditions they can lie until the end of May. They have a pleasant sweet and sour taste. Until harvesting, the color of the fruit remains light green, during maturation, they turn yellow, and sometimes become covered with a red blush. The advantages of the variety include early fruiting, scab resistance, excellent presentation of fruits, transportability, excellent taste and a consistently high yield.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 5-6 years	2-3	150-190	End of September	150-180

Jonathan

This late winter American variety has other names: Winter red, Horoshavka winter, Oslamovskoe. The trees are medium-sized, give a good harvest only on fertile, sufficiently moist soil. The variety is relatively resistant to powdery mildew and scab. The fruit tastes great. By the end of ripening, a red blush covers almost all of their surface.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	2,5-3	110-150	Mid september	150-180

Lobo

Daughter variety of Macintosh, which inherited the best taste and rich red color from it. The yield of the variety is above average. It bears fruit annually, while the number of apples is constantly growing. It has good winter hardiness and drought tolerance. Disease resistance is average.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	3-4	100-180	September 25 to October 5	150-180

Mac

A unique Canadian variety, which is believed to have been bred from the only apple tree that survived in the garden. The main color of the fruit is whitish-yellow or green, the integumentary color is presented in the form of purple or dark red stripes. The fruits ripen 2-3 weeks after harvest. Sometimes, after long-term storage, apples are used for harvesting for future use, but their main purpose is fresh consumption. The taste is moderately sweet and full-bodied. Average winter hardiness, low scab resistance.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
6-7 years old	Up to 4	150-180	Second half of September - early October	150-180

Red Delicious

The tree is medium-sized, at a young age the crown looks like an inverted pyramid, and then becomes rounded or wide-rounded. Fruits, as they ripen, acquire a bright red, rich color. The taste is sweet with a slight iron flavor. They store well and tolerate transportation. Their only drawback is frequent damage by bitter spot during storage.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
3-4 years	3-4	200-250	End of September	180-210

Renet Simirenko

The exact origin of this mixed-fruiting winter variety is unknown. The trees are usually taller than average and tolerant of drought and high winds. The fruits are medium and large in size. Their main color is light or bright green. A distinctive feature of the variety (and not a disease) are warty formations with a diameter of 7 mm with rust on the surface. Their number can reach 2-3 per fruit. The pulp is white, tender and juicy, with a wine-sweet spicy aftertaste. The fruits are consumed mainly fresh.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	Up to 6-7	140-170	End of September - beginning of October	230-250

Sinap Orlovsky

Late winter grade.Trees are large in size, so when setting up a garden, you need to allocate enough space for them. The fruits grow large, almost the same size. The general color of apples is green, with a red blush in places. The pulp is sweet with a slight sourness. For good growth and fruiting, calcium must always be present in the soil.

Entering fruiting	Tree height (m)	Fruit weight (g)	Harvest	Shelf life (days)
For 4-5 years	6-8	130-150	Last decade of September	200-240

Winter apple varieties have a long shelf life, have a strong structure and an attractive appearance. With proper cultivation, they give a rich harvest and can remain intact until almost mid-summer.

Most of the orchard of most summer residents and gardeners are apple trees. They grow best in mild climates. Despite this, they can be grown in less favorable weather. The most common are the winter varieties of apple trees.

Among the advantageous properties, resistance to low temperature conditions and, of course, a rather long period of storage of fruits are noted. Depending on the variety type, a person can enjoy fresh fruits all winter, from about 4 to 8 months they do not lose their qualities. The maximum border in this regard is the beginning of July. At this time, the early species of this fruit are already ripening. In other words - growing early and late apples, you can eat them all year round. But you should definitely adhere to the appropriate storage rules and temperature conditions. It is noteworthy that during storage, fruits do not lose their taste properties, as well as the level of starch and protopectin (a substance that allows you to establish the functionality of the body by removing toxins and harmful compounds).

Since the birthplace of this tree is a temperate zone, the largest apple-producing countries are located in this climatic zone (Germany, France, Ukraine, Italy, Russia, England, Poland, as well as the USA and China). It is here that the best winter varieties of apple trees are bred and rich harvests are collected.

Winter varieties of apple trees with photos and descriptions

Almost all varieties of winter apple trees (see photo with the name) have an excellent aroma, and it can be preserved for a long time. The peel of all winter-hardy fruits is much thicker than that of early and mid-early fruits. This also applies to the pulp - it is harder. These features provide resistance to damage, prevent decay processes, which means that the quality of the fruit is ensured even during long-term storage.

It should be noted that winter varieties of apple trees (reviews of experienced summer residents confirm this) are not always suitable for human consumption, if they are only plucked from the tree. Fruits do not yet have such a rich taste, and many of them can be sour. The period of full ripening begins in about 4-7 weeks, the fruit should be well laid down.

The hardy species of these fruit trees are classified into three categories:

1. Early winter... The approximate shelf life dates from the end of February (Pepin Shaffranny, Uelsi, Winner, Antonovka ordinary, Winter gold Parmen).
2. Average winter... You can eat the fruits until the beginning of May (Aport, Lobo, Anis Seryi, Antonovka dessert, Ranet, Sinap Orlovsky, Mirnoe, Kortland).
3. Late winter... According to the shelf life, they are the most stable, they can lie until the beginning of July (North Sinap, Mantuan, Renet Orleans, Sarah Sinap).

The best winter varieties of apple trees for the Middle Lane:

• Jonathan... This is an American selection known to gardeners as Winter Red. A scarlet blush covers the fruits of medium-sized trees almost completely closer to harvest. Jonathan apples are delicious. After planting a young tree in the soil, a bountiful harvest can be expected in four years. Such winter varieties of apple tree seedlings do not exceed 3-3.5 m in height.On average, the fruits have about one and a half hundred grams of weight. The approximate shelf life is 160 days.
• Semerenko... One of the best varieties of winter-hardy apple trees of Ukrainian selection. Named after its creator, breeder L.P. Semerenko. The main property is the preservation of taste and original aroma even after long-term storage. The deadline is 6 months. At the end of this period, the apples may lose their shape slightly and become a little sluggish. As for the yield, summer residents harvest on average 60 to 100 kg. fruit from the apple tree. Winter varieties are in great demand in Ukraine. Fruit color is rich green. It is preserved throughout the entire ripening period. During storage, the fruit may acquire a mild yellowish tint. The shape of the apples themselves is round, slightly flattened at the poles.
• Antaeus... Belongs to the category of late winter varieties of apple trees. Belarus is the birthplace of Anthei. The description says that trees can tolerate fairly low temperatures. The fruits are juicy and have an incomparable taste. During the growing season, they change their color from bright green to burgundy. A notable feature is the presence of a waxy coating on the skin of the fruit, which gives it a slightly bluish tone. Antey apples are fully ripe 8 weeks after harvesting. An adult tree does not exceed 2.5 m in height. It is very convenient to pick weighty fruits (about 0.2 kg. Each) from a tree. When stored properly, the fruit can be eaten until mid-summer.
• Winter Beauty... This is the result of the work of Russian breeders (authorship belongs to amateur breeder Kamendzhrovsky E.M.). Fine fruits have a rich taste and mild aroma. In large fruits, which can reach from 180 to 400 gr. weight, the best qualities of two varieties are combined - this is Red Delicious and the favorite of many gardeners, Antonovka ordinary. It was on their basis that a wonderful variety of apple trees, Winter Beauty, was created. The description of these winter-hardy apples characterizes it on the positive side. They are endowed with excellent properties and have a dessert taste, have a long shelf life, and are very resistant to winter cold. The fruits have a bright green color, which then acquire a delicate yellow tint. The apples are rounded with a slightly elongated bottom. This variety thrives best in the Northwest and Central regions.
• Mac... We can say that this is the most unique variety of winter apple trees. Red fruits in the form of a balloon ripen, practically, earlier than all winter-hardy varieties. This is the result of the work of Canadian breeders. Macintosh has an unsurpassed taste, which can be fully enjoyed no earlier than a month after harvesting the fruit. The trees are quite tall - 3.5-4.5 m. The average weight of the fruit is about one and a half hundred grams.
• Antonovka... The most popular apple tree. Winter resistant varieties like this one do not have such a bright zest that Antonovka has - a sour taste that only emphasizes its unsurpassed taste. The apples are very aromatic, tasty and bright. It is impossible to confuse them with any other species. Its fruits are yellowish-creamy. They are quite weighty (200-300 g). Among the advantageous properties, it should be noted excellent frost-resistant characteristics and a long shelf life.
• Winter lungwort... Belongs to the autumn-winter varieties of apple trees with an average ripening period. Young seedlings can yield a harvest as early as 4 years after rooting in the main soil. Fruits are harvested at the beginning of October. Up to one centner of ripe fruit can be harvested from one mature tree. Apples are stored until early March. The apple variety Winter Medunitsa tolerates frost very well. An insignificant drawback can be considered a slight loss of taste at the end of the scheduled storage period.The taste of ripe and matured (about 5 weeks) apples can be described as fresh sweet with medium juiciness.
• Bogatyr... One of the most versatile winter varieties of apple trees. For Siberia, for the Urals and for the entire Middle Belt, there is no better option. It belongs to the late winter category and is one of the most popular among summer residents and gardeners. The Bogatyr sapling can withstand very low temperatures, so it is suitable even for northern latitudes. The shade of strong, firm and aromatic fruits is light green. Ripe apples may develop a slight red blush. Fruiting very early. Harvesting can be done at the end of September. The fruits have an average weight of 0.2 kg. Mature trees are slightly taller than a person, which ensures an unhindered and high-quality harvest of ripe apples. The taste of the fruit is predominantly sweet, a slight sourness is felt.

The best varieties of winter apple trees are also:

The best winter varieties of apple trees for the Moscow region

Experienced gardeners of the Moscow regions allocate about 50% of the garden area for winter-hardy varieties of apple trees. This is due to the special climatic conditions of this region. The criteria for choosing winter varieties of apple trees for the Moscow region are characterized by the endowment of such qualities as disease resistance, fruiting period, frost resistance, and yield. In this regard, some of the best apple trees are:

Also, special emphasis is placed on the columnar shape, especially in those areas, the area of ​​which is limited. As a rule, the columnar shape can be grafted into any variety. This is done by grafting cuttings of any compatible variety. The best winter varieties of columnar apple trees for the Moscow region with a photo:

The latest varieties of winter apple trees

No matter how good the classic and popular varieties of winter-hardy apple trees are, summer residents and gardeners are looking for new items. Breeding work does not stop. The result of the work of agricultural enterprises and private gardeners is new products that are rapidly gaining popularity and are being successfully grown. These are the latest varieties of winter apple trees:

In addition to these new products, there are the following varieties of winter-hardy apple trees: Toshiro Fuji (China), Evelina (Russia), Beni Shogun (USA), Rubinette-Katerina (Ukraine).

If we talk about practical tips for choosing a fruit tree for growing in your garden, then in addition to studying theoretical material, you need to independently evaluate the taste of apples and determine whether they match your preferences.

Considering that the natural conditions of our region do not allow growing fresh vegetables and fruits all year round, an important problem is the safety of grown products until the next harvest. And winter varieties of apples will help in solving this problem.

Late apples ripen and pour slowly, accumulating vitamins, and during the ripening period, the proportion of aromatic substances increases, therefore, they are much healthier and tastier than early-ripening apples.

To enjoy fresh apples all year round, it is necessary to select varieties apples for the garden and set aside enough space to grow good winter varieties, which in turn also differ in taste and shelf life.

Attention! Winter apples acquire their best taste and aroma during storage: after two weeks, up to a month or more.

They can be divided into three groups:

• early winter - until February;
• winter - until April;
• late winter - winter varieties with a long shelf life of fruits.

We present to your attention the best winter varieties for long-term storage.

Winter varieties of apple trees

Idared

Late winter medium-sized. Apples have a conical shape with rounded edges, apple weight - 150-190g. The main color of the fruit is green, the top color is a reddish blush. The structure is dense, the taste is juicy, sweet and sour.

Medium scab resistant. Begins to bear fruit 5-6 years after planting. Harvesting is carried out at the end of September, stored until mid-spring.

Idared.

You can see detailed photos and description of the Idared variety here.

Antaeus

Late winter sweet grade. Trees grow up to 2-2.5m.

The fruits are juicy, weighing 180-200g, have a dense, homogeneous pulp. The apples are very aromatic. They are collected in early October. When ripe, they acquire a burgundy or dark red color.

The fruits are stored until April. Apple trees have good resistance to low temperatures.

Antaeus.

You can find more information about the Antey apple tree here.

Alesya

Late winterreaching a size of 3.5-4.0 m in height. Variety early, begins to bear fruit at the age of 3-4 years. Apple tasting score 4 points. Apples are sweet and sour, juicy, weighing 150-200 g with a weak aroma and a fine-grained structure.

Differs in high productivity, regularity of fruiting, resistance to scab and adverse weather conditions. It is grown mainly on a medium-sized rootstock. Stored until May.

Alesya.

You will learn more about the apple tree Alesya from this article.

Antonovka

Early winter a variety of old selection. The tree is generally tall, but it is also medium-sized. The growth of a tree on a low-growing stock is 3.0-4.0 m, on a seed stock - 4.0 -6.0 m. Plants have a wide crown, branches are thick and strong. On a low-growing rootstock, it quickly begins to bear fruit.

The pale green basic color of the fruit becomes light yellow when fully ripe. Fruit weight -150-170g. The sweet and sour taste of apples has a unique wine aroma. Stored until mid-December. The pulp is juicy, dense, grainy, loosened during long-term storage.

The predominance of acidity in the taste allows it to be used in cooking and peeing apples.

It is a good pollinator for other varieties.

Antonovka.

You can read more about the Antonovka apple tree here.

Belarusian synap

Late winter grade. A medium-sized plant reaches a height of 2-2.5 m. The crown is pyramidal, not thickened. Begins to yield crops for 2-3 years.

Apples weighing 200-250 g, possess sweet and sour taste, with a pleasant juicy texture and delicate aroma. The fruits are stored until the next harvest.

Belarusian synap.

Bogatyr

Variety refers to late winter... The taste of apples is sweet and sour. Fruits are strong, crunchy, strong, aromatic. The color is light green; during storage, it turns yellow or acquires a slight blush.

Advantages:

• winter hardy;
• drought-resistant;
• scab resistant;
• productive;
• has a good presentation;
• high transportability.

Main characteristics:

• tree growth - 2-3m;
• entry into fruiting - 5-6 years;
• apple weight - 150-190g;
• harvesting period - end of September;
• the duration of the storage of apples is until March.

Bogatyr.

You can find more information about the Bogatyr apple here.

Golden Delicious

Late winter grade. It is cultivated with medium and vigorous rootstock. The growth of a tree on a low-growing rootstock reaches 2.0-3.0 m, on a vigorous rootstock - 4.0-6.0 m. It begins to bear fruit on a low-growing rootstock for 2-3 years, on a strong-growing rootstock - 5-6 years. The crown of the tree is wide and dense. A pollinator variety is required.

It has a wonderful sweet taste that does not get worse with prolonged storage. Apples weighing 150-200g have a slightly oblong shape and golden color. The pulp is juicy, crispy, the skin is dense, but thin, resistant to mechanical damage.

Low temperature resistance - high, transportability - good, susceptible to damage by powdery mildew and brown spot. The apples are harvested in September and stored until mid-spring.

Golden Delicious.

You will learn more about the Golden Delicious apple tree in this article.

Darunak

Late winter grade. Fruits of an attractive purple color with a thin, elastic skin, slightly asymmetric, with a slight ribbing. The taste is pleasant, delicate, sweet and sour. Good resistance to low temperatures, high scab resistance and natural unpretentiousness, ease of care are its advantages.

Main characteristics:

• tree growth - 3.5-4m;
• entry into fruiting - 3-4 years;
• apple weight - 120-160g;
• harvesting period - late September - early October;
• the duration of the storage of apples is until March.

Darunak.

You can read more about the Darunak apple tree here.

Jonathan

Late winter apple variety of North American origin. Its other names: Osmalovskoe, Horoshavka winter, Winter red.

The tree is medium-sized, 2.5-3.0 m high. Prefers fertile, well-moistened soils. Has good resistance to scab and powdery mildew.

The fruits are juicy, dense, weighing 150-190g, by the end of ripening they acquire a red blush, have a sweet and sour taste and a weak spicy aroma. Tasting score 4.5 points. Fruits are stored until March.

Jonathan.

Read more about the Jonathan apple tree in this article.

Lobo

An early winter variety with excellent taste characteristics. Has a high yield and annual fruiting. Among the advantages are drought resistance and winter hardiness. Fruits are juicy, dense, rounded, weighing 100-180 g, deep red.

Main characteristics:

• tree height - 3.4-4.0 m;
• the beginning of fruiting -4-5 years;
• harvesting period - late September - early October;
• the duration of storage of apples is until January.

Lobo.

You can find more information about the Lobo apple tree here.

Mac

Early winter sweet variety. The main color is light yellow, covered with purple or dark red stripes on top. Ready to eat a couple of weeks after taking off. The trees have an average winter hardiness and are susceptible to fungal diseases.

Main characteristics:

• tree growth - 3.5 - 4.0 m;
• entry into fruiting - 150-180g;
• harvesting period - late September - early October;
• the duration of storage of apples is until January.

Mac.

You will learn more about the Macintosh apple variety in this article.

Pepin saffron

The oldest, most popular late winter variety in the Russian Federation. The yield is high, but fruiting in adulthood is characterized by periodicity. Begins to bear fruit in 5-6 years.

The apples are small enough, weighing 70-80g, strong, have an elongated, ovoid shape. They are ruddy on the top, and the main color is light green. The taste of the fruit is sweet, and the aroma is spicy, with a wine aroma.

Winter hardiness and disease resistance - average. Recovers quickly from damage. Harvested in late September - early October and stored until March.

Pepin is saffron.

You can read more about the apple variety Pepin saffron here.

Red Delicious

Medium winter apple tree, reaching a size of 4.0-6.0 m. The crown is wide, slightly pyramidal, and its fruits are large. The commercial qualities are high, the transportability is good.

Apples are prized for their sweet taste. The bright red color of the fruit attracts the attention of consumers. The cleaning period is September-October. Duration of storage of apples - until February.

Red Delicious.

Read more about the Red Delicious variety in this article.

North synap

Late winter variety with a wide, powerful, pyramidal crown. Medium-sized tree... High yield, average drought resistance and scab resistance are the advantages of the variety. In addition, the North Sinap is a winter-hardy apple tree variety. Harvesting maturity occurs relatively late - by the beginning of October.

Advice! Unripe apples do not provide high taste, therefore, harvesting must be carried out when the fruits acquire a beautiful appearance and a ruddy casing color and are fully ripe.

Main characteristics:

• tree growth - 4.0-6.0 m;
• the beginning of fruiting - 6-8 years;
• apple weight - 120-170g;
• harvesting period - late September - early October;
• the duration of storage of apples is until April.

North synap.

You can find more information about the North Synap apple tree here.

Sinap Orlovsky

Variety winter, with a tall wide crown, reaching - 3.0-4.0 m. Fruits are green with a slight blush, large, weighing 200-250 g, the same size, have a good presentation. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet, with a slightly perceptible sourness.

Possesses good resistance to difficult weather conditions and diseases. The crop is harvested at the end of September and store until March.

Sinap Orlovsky.

You will learn more about the Sinap Orlovsky apple variety from this article.

Useful videos

Watch a video with a brief description of the winter varieties of apple trees:

Watch a video review of the apple tree expert Golden Delicious:

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

Watch a video of what the North Synap apple tree looks like on a dwarf rootstock:

Zaluchenie

Growing winter varieties of apples allows not only to extend the shelf life, but also preserve the unique taste and aroma of fruits and their nutritional value.

Later dates of harvesting winter varieties of apples will make it possible to rationally plan autumn work and free up time for processing the harvest.

And rememberamong winter apple trees there are frost-resistant varieties, but not all of them are!

From our previous articles, you may already have learned a lot of useful information about apple trees. In today's article, we will focus on the most popular varieties of winter apples.

The winter apple varieties include those that are harvested in late autumn (before frost). Winter apple varieties are distinguished by a long shelf life, while not losing their taste. Winter apple varieties are great for sale. keep their presentation for a long time (even during long-term transportation). And, of course, winter varieties of apples perfectly tolerate frost and cold.

As you may have learned from our previous articles, you can plant an apple tree both in autumn and spring. Planting seedlings of winter varieties of apples is no different from planting other varieties: first, the soil is prepared, then a hole is dug, large enough (for free placement of the roots of the seedling in it).

Mineral fertilizers are applied, the seedling is watered abundantly. In subsequent years, apple trees are fed, pruned and sprayed to prevent disease. Also, do not forget about the winter mulching of the tree trunk and the protection of the tree from rodents.

As for the varieties of winter apple trees, in our time there are a huge variety of them. So, the following varieties can be attributed to the winter varieties of apple trees: "Bogatyr", "Semerenko", "Golden Delicious", "Jonathan", "Mekintosh", "Gloucester", "Health", "Winter striped", "Florida", Mutsu, Prikubanskoe, Boyken, Aydared, Renet Simirenko, Welsey, Snow Kalvil, Aurora, Lobo, Kalvil Krasnokutsky, Winter Lemon, Aport ordinary "," Boyken "and many others. I propose to consider in more detail the most popular, best varieties of winter apple trees.

Winter apple varieties

Variety "Bogatyr"

Bogatyr ”is a winter variety of apples. "Bogatyr" has a vigorous trunk, powerful branches and a spreading crown. The flowers are small in size and white-pink in color. The fruits of the "Bogatyr" are usually large, light green in color, with a possible blush, and round in shape. The peduncle is of medium length, thick.

The pulp is white, dense, the taste is sweet and sour. "Bogatyr" begins to bear fruit at the age of 6. Variety it is distinguished by excellent productivity, annual fruiting and long-term storage. This variety perfectly adapts to any ecology. Apples are consumed both fresh and canned.

Variety "Mekintosh"

"Mekintosh" was named after its "parent" John Mekintosh. The apple tree of this variety is medium-sized, branches are diverging. Mekintosh fruits are usually of medium size. The color is often light green, but this variety also has an analogue, the fruits of which are more red with a certain bloom.

The taste of the apple is sweet and sour, the flesh is strong with red veins, the skin is dense. The apple has a special candy aroma. The fruits can be harvested in late September - early October (however, they should lie down for a couple of weeks and then they will be ready to eat). Fruits of this variety can be stored in the refrigerator until March.

"Mekintosh" boasts excellent taste, excellent transportability, good winter hardiness and storage of fruits.

Gloucester variety

Gloucester was launched in Germany. The tree is vigorous, with a highly oval crown. Differs in a medium-late type of flowering. Fruits are large (about 200 g), round-conical, ribbed. The color is light yellow, with a red blush over the entire surface. The pulp is juicy, creamy. The skin is of medium thickness, firm, smooth, glossy. The taste is pleasant, sweet and sour.

Ripening occurs at the end of September, apples are ready for consumption at the beginning of January. Gloucester apples are perfectly stored and transported. Most often, this variety is consumed fresh.

Variety "Golden Delicious"

Golden Delicious was first brought to the United States. The tree is not particularly tall, has an average height, and a rounded crown. It has an average flowering period. The kidneys are frost-resistant.

The tree begins to bear fruit in 3-5 years. The fruits of this variety are light green or golden in color. Fruits are large or medium-sized. The pulp has a delicate, juicy, sweet and sour taste.

Apples ripen in September, they will be ready for consumption in 3 weeks. Up to 300 kg can be harvested from one tree. Apples are perfectly stored until April. "Golden Delicious" is distinguished by excellent winter hardiness and transportability.

Variety "Jonathan"

Jonathan was launched in the United States. The trees of this variety are medium-sized. The crown of the tree is round, with spreading, drooping branches. Fruiting occurs in the 5th year. The mass of the average fruit is about 150 g. The shape of the fruit is round-conical, asymmetry and ribbing can be observed. The color of the fruit is light yellow, may have a reddish blush or streaks.

The pulp is white or creamy, tender, aromatic. The fruits have a pleasant aroma and sweetish taste. The winter apples are harvested in early October, and the apples will be ready for consumption in a couple of weeks. The yield from one tree can be 100 kg. "Jonathan" is distinguished by regular fruiting, good transportability, high winter hardiness, scab and drought resistance.

So, we looked at the five most popular winter apple varieties among gardeners. Naturally, everyone already has their own, so beloved, the best varieties of winter apples, well, if not yet, I hope they will appear after reading this article.

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