The best apple variety

Those varieties of apple trees that were popular with our grandparents are gradually becoming a thing of the past. Nowadays you rarely see in the gardens Grushovka Moskovskaya, Korobovka, Aport, Borovinka, Kitaika Zolotaya early, and even Antonovka is gradually losing ground. Despite the pleasant taste and other advantages, these varieties are in many ways inferior to those that have been bred over the past few years.

Varieties with which it's time to say goodbye

New varieties of apple trees with improved characteristics of yield, winter hardiness and resistance to the most common diseases appear in the State Register every year. Some of the currently popular varieties of apple trees are distinguished by absolute immunity to scab, others are valued for their excellent keeping quality and shelf life, while others attract with their beautiful appearance and wonderful dessert taste.

It is not at all necessary to plant in your garden exclusively seedlings of those varieties that have proven themselves well twenty or thirty years ago. Try to replace them with new varieties that domestic gardeners have already fallen in love with. It is unlikely that this choice will disappoint you!

Video about apple varieties

How to deal with various diseases of apple trees from year to year, worry about how the trees will survive the winter, and unsuccessfully try to increase the yield, isn't it better to get rid of old varieties? Let's figure out which apple trees you can refuse without regret.

For example, in an old variety Cinnamon striped the apples, although tasty, are not very attractive in appearance, and the yields are not high enough. And apple varieties Autumn striped grow too large, start bearing fruit late and are poorly drought tolerant. Instead of these varieties, it is better to plant the Orlovskoe striped variety with mouth-watering tasty apples and good yield, or Cinnamon new - a variety that starts bearing early, productive and is immune to scab.

Canadian Quinty is not winter-hardy and scab resistant

Quinty and Folding - summer varieties of apple trees, which are also not very suitable for cultivation. Canadian Quinti is not winter-hardy and resistant to scab, Papirovka does not bear fruit every year, besides, apples are very sour, becoming tasteless when overripe, and do not tolerate transportation well. Gardeners preferred Canadian Melba with delicious fruits to these varieties. And the new varieties Early Aloe and Orlinka are not only high-yielding and fast-growing, but in addition surpass Melba in winter hardiness.

From winter-hardy varieties, you can say goodbye to North synap, giving not particularly tasty fruits, with Pepin with saffron, prone to frequent scab damage, as well as with a variety Memory of Michurin, from which it is difficult to wait for a good harvest. Antonovka ordinary with all its positive qualities, it disappoints gardeners with irregular fruiting, short shelf life of apples and the manifestation of "sunburn" on the fruits during storage. Antonovka has no analogues in terms of fruit taste, but its yield and ripening times can be replaced by such varieties as Legenda, Cinnamon new, Brusnichnoe, Marat Busurin.

Apple variety "Antonovka ordinary"

The best apple varieties bred in recent years

Through the efforts of breeders, genes for apple tree resistance to the most dangerous diseases and genes for dwarfism were identified - something that was missing in the old varieties of apple trees. So, now in the world there are more than 150 varieties that are immune to scab, which means that they do not require treatment with fungicides.

Among the new varieties of apple trees, the following are distinguished by the best characteristics: Liberty, Golden Resistant, Baritone, Enterprise, Ligol, Krasa Sverdlovsk, Lovely Red, Green Blues, Askolda, Williams Pride, Champion, Capital Red, Radogost, Bullfinch. Most of the listed varieties have already become widespread abroad, but in our country they are only gaining popularity.

Video about early summer varieties of apple trees

We present to your attention a brief description of apple varieties that have already earned the love of Russian gardeners:

• The apple variety Medunitsa has become a real find for those who like sweet apples with a honey flavor. Their taste is most pronounced immediately after removal from the branch; fruits can be stored in the refrigerator until January. Fruiting of apple trees begins already in the fourth year, the yields are plentiful, regular, but with age they become periodic. The Medunitsa variety is immune to rot and scab.
• The Legend apple variety has a sweet, candy taste. Fairly large conical fruits of dark red color have an attractive presentation and the same size. With proper care, the productivity of apple trees is very high, fruiting is annual. Winter hardiness and disease resistance are about the same as that of the best traditional varieties.
• Summer variety Mantet is valued for its early maturity, winter hardiness and good (albeit periodic) yield. Apples begin to ripen from the end of July, they are recommended to be consumed within a month. The pulp of the fruit is very juicy, aromatic, tender, sweetish with sourness. The Mantet variety is unstable to powdery mildew, but it is resistant to scab.
• Until March, the fruits of the Orlik variety, a winter variety of apple trees that ripen by mid-September, can be stored (you can see the photo in the tab to the article). The yellow fruits, covered with a solid red blush, have a harmonious sweet-sour dessert taste and a bright aroma. The winter hardiness of apple trees is sufficient, the resistance to scab is average.

Apple variety "Orlik"

• The late winter apple variety Bogatyr is famous for its high yields. Its large fruits with a pink blush are very aromatic and tasty - their sweetness is successfully complemented by a slight sourness. Fruiting begins in the fifth year after planting.

Particularly noteworthy are the varieties of apple trees included in the State Register that are absolutely resistant to scab: Solnyshko, Imrus, Bolotovskoe, Jubilee of Moscow, Orlovskoe Polesye, Freshness, Kandil Orlovsky, Start, Zdorov'e, Rozhdestvenskoe.

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The apple tree is one of the favorite fruit trees of Russian gardeners. It must be grown on the site, if only the space permits. Since the selection is constantly developing, the cultivation of new varieties is now possible not only in areas with the most suitable climate for gardening, but also in the Urals, Siberia, and the Far East.Accordingly, the apple tree must be chosen based on the characteristics of the climate and the possible vagaries of the weather in a certain area.

What apple trees and where to grow

The climate of Russia is very diverse. These are both warm southern regions, which are almost ideal for gardening, and areas to which the definition of "risky farming zone" is quite suitable. In no case should you forget about this when choosing an apple tree for your personal plot, otherwise the money and time for caring for it will be wasted.

In outskirts of Moscow

The climate in the Moscow region is rather unstable; winters can be both quite warm and very cold. Therefore, it is better to choose varieties of apple trees that are resistant to such temperature fluctuations, and in order to be on the safe side, it is imperative to build a shelter or otherwise protect them from quite possible frosts. At the same time, statistics show that winters in the Moscow region are gradually becoming warmer, and most of the precipitation occurs in summer. For gardening, this climate is quite favorable.

Zhigulevskoe

The achievement of Soviet breeders is Zhigulevskoye, a variety of late apples that ripen during September. The specific period is influenced by the weather in summer. The fruits will have to be picked 3-4 times, they ripen in "waves". It is popular due to its high yield (provided that there are pollinating varieties) and presentability of fruits weighing 180–250 g. Smooth glossy shiny burgundy skin. The pulp does not differ in juiciness. Taste qualities are rated by professionals at 3.8 points out of five. Fresh apples have a shelf life of 6–8 weeks.

The tree reaches a height of 5.5–6 m. The crown is wide, slightly thickened. It practically forms itself; from the gardener, only sanitary and growth-inhibiting pruning is required.

Zhigulevskoe has average winter hardiness. If the temperature in winter drops below -30 ° C, old shoots may freeze slightly. Young shoots are less sensitive to frost. The rootstock of cold-resistant varieties - Brusnichnoe, Anis can solve this problem. A significant drawback is the lack of immunity to scab.

Apple tree Zhigulevskoe is a vigorous tree that needs annual pruning

Grushovka Moscow

A popular summer variety. The first apples ripen somewhere in the middle of August, fruiting lasts 2-3 weeks. The taste of apples is sweet and sour, refreshing, the pulp has an amazing aroma. But this only applies to fresh apples. They will lie for a maximum of a month, then they will almost lose their taste, the pulp will become "cottony". The peel of apples is yellowish, with a pinkish "blush". Each fruit weighs approximately 80 g.

The height of an adult apple tree is more than 6 m, the crown is very thickened. In young trees, it resembles a pyramid, over time it becomes more spreading, gradually turning into an almost regular ball.

The Moscow pear tree needs a lot of space in the garden

Delight

A variety of apples, the ripening of which stretches from mid-summer to the end of September. The first fruits are removed while still green, then the skin acquires a rich dark red hue. The aroma of freshly picked apples is reminiscent of raspberries. The variety is self-infertile, pollinators are President, Orlik, Bogatyr.

The tree grows up to 3–3.5 m. The spherical crown stretches as it matures, gradually turning into an oval one. The first harvest can be counted on 4–5 years after planting; an adult apple tree consistently bears 85–100 kg of fruit.

Delight almost never gets sick with scab, even if the summer is very rainy, it tolerates frost well. The apple tree needs to be cut off regularly, otherwise the fruit shrinks.

If you do not take care of the Delight apple tree, the fruits quickly become smaller

Strifel or Streyfling

Also, this Baltic variety is known as Autumn striped. Strifel differs from the rest of the apple trees in size - up to 8 m in height with a crown diameter of 7–10 m. It does not differ in early maturity - the first harvest is removed 7–8 years after planting the seedling. The variety is self-infertile, as pollinators are suitable for Welsey, Papirovka, Antonovka.

The tree is sensitive to drought and requires regular watering. Winter hardiness - within -25 ° C. At lower temperatures, the tips of young branches may freeze. The yield is simply amazing - 320–350 kg per apple tree. But she alternates such successful seasons with lean ones. About once every 4–5 years, you don't have to wait for apples.

An apple weighs 100 g or a little more. They are round in shape, the ribs are easily felt. They are very juicy. The skin is yellowish-green, with stripes gradually changing from pinkish to crimson. The taste is harmonious, sweet and sour; notes of clove are often caught in the aroma. The fruits do not differ in keeping quality, the maximum shelf life is a month.

Strifel is one of the most popular Baltic varieties

Lungwort

An "old well-deserved" variety of apples ripening at the very end of summer. Inherited from parents excellent cold resistance and almost absolute immunity to scab. Begins to bear fruit in 4–5 years after planting the seedling. Until about the 15th year of the tree's life, harvests are annual and abundant, then successful seasons in this regard alternate with unsuccessful ones.

The apple in the form of a flattened ball weighs 120–150 g, the flesh is sweet. The skin is yellowish-cream, with a purple spot that occupies almost half of its surface. The shelf life is 20-30 days.

The lungwort is resistant to scab and all types of rot. It can be grown even where underground waters come very close to the surface, which is, in principle, not typical for apple trees.

The lungwort, unlike other apple trees and fruit trees in general, can grow and bear fruit where groundwater comes very close to the surface.

Orlinka

Summer apples, valued for their excellent taste, as well as their immunity to scab and cold resistance down to -30 ° C. Professionals give taste a score of 4.3-4.5 points out of five. Presentability is also all right - apples of medium size (150-200 g), uniform. They seem to be slightly flattened, the ribs are almost not felt. The skin is glossy, yellowish cream, with bright crimson blush spots. Under it there are many large dots of salad color. The pulp is crispy and firm.

Fruits ripen en masse in mid-August, do not differ in keeping quality (shelf life - only 15–20 days). You can count on about 200 kg per apple tree. Some specimens can hang on it until the end of September, but this is not good for the taste, the flesh becomes almost transparent, watery.

You should not hesitate in picking Orlink's apples, the quality of the fruits is sharply deteriorating

Candy

Early ripening variety of apples (3-4th year after planting). The abundance of fruiting cannot boast (50–90 kg), but the taste of apples is beyond praise. It will be possible to save them for 3-4 weeks, no more.

They ripen at the junction of July and August. The apple weighs 120–150 g. The pulp is sweet, the taste has a slight hint of honey. The skin is golden, with a peach blush.

The tree is of medium height - about 4.5 m. The crown is spherical, not spreading, densely leafy, requires regular pruning. Trees are often sick with scab. As we age, productive seasons alternate with periods of “rest”.

The taste of Candy apples fully justifies the name

Melba

A well-known Canadian apple variety, grown not only at home for over a century. Apple trees grow up to 4–5 m, the initially elongated crown then gradually changes its shape to a wide one. Fruits ripen closer to the 20th of August.

Apples weighing 160-200 g, slightly flattened. The green skin gradually changes its tone to yellowish and becomes covered with burgundy stripes of blush. Ripe apples can be distinguished by their whitish coating. Characterized by multiple subcutaneous dots of a pale salad color. The pulp is snow-white, melting in the mouth. The smell is honey-candy, the taste is sweet, with almost indistinguishable sourness. Ripe (not overripe) fruits will last until the end of autumn, harvested slightly unripe - until the New Year.

Apples tolerate transportation well. Melba often suffers from scab, as it ages, fruiting cycles are noted. It is a favorite material for breeders' experiments.

With Melba's participation, breeders have created more than 20 new varieties, including the first scab-resistant Prima

Pepin saffron

Winter apple variety by the famous IV Michurin, one of his best achievements. Partially self-fertile, but planting near Welsey, Antonovka, Slavyanka has a positive effect on yield. Fruiting every year, you can count on 250-280 kg of apples.

Then the fruit ripens for about 6-8 weeks and can be stored until March-April. Taste and presentability are not affected in any way. The apples are rather small, weighing 90–130 g. The skin is thick, greenish-yellow. The blush is bright, crimson. Multiple small specks are visible under the skin. The taste is harmonious, with subtle sourness. The stalk is very strong, ripe apples do not crumble even with sharp gusts of wind.

The apple tree needs to be pruned annually, otherwise the fruits become very shallow, and when individual shoots freeze, it quickly recovers. The variety is often infected with scab and various types of rot, for some reason the moth is especially fond of it.

Pepin saffron is deservedly considered one of the best achievements of I. V. Michurin

White filling

An early variety that every gardener has heard of. It is often confused with Papirovka. The apple tree grows up to 4.5–5 m, the crown is wide. At first it resembles a pyramid, then it looks more like a ball. Productivity - up to 180 kg from an adult tree, then decreases to 80-100 kg. Winter hardiness is very high.

Even mature apples have a very pale skin, almost indistinguishable yellowish-green hue, hence the name. They appear translucent in the sun. Under it, brighter salad dots are clearly visible. As the tree ages, the apples gradually shrink from the initial 120–140 g to 60–75 g. The fruits resemble a rounded cone with an obligatory "seam" on the side.

The pulp is tender, rather loose. If the fruit is not removed in time, it turns into a cotton candy, the characteristic sweet and sour taste changes to a mealy. The first wave of apples ripens in the 10th of August, the next - in about 3 weeks. They are stored for a maximum of 10-12 days.

Now apples White filling is grown more for nostalgic reasons, in order to feel the same "taste of childhood", the variety is not devoid of significant drawbacks

In the Urals

In the Urals, even apple trees specially bred for this region often do not survive. Also, they are almost regularly exposed to returnable spring frosts, which occur precisely during the flowering period. It is best to purchase those varieties that are bred in the Urals.

Bugler

Very common in the region. The height of the apple tree is 4.5–6 m, it is quite powerful, with a pyramidal crown. The variety is self-fertile, as any other apple tree with the same flowering time will do as a pollinator. The bugler is not afraid of colds down to -50 ° C, it is very rarely infected with scab.

The apples are not large, weighing about 100 g. But fruiting is annual and abundant (about 200 kg). The fruit is uniform, a bit like eggs. The ribs are hardly palpable. The skin is light yellow, the blush is indistinct crimson strokes. The taste is wonderful - 4.4-4.5 points out of five. Fruits ripen towards the end of August, they are not stored for a long time (maximum 15–20 days).

Hornist is one of the most common apple varieties in the Urals.

Ural bulk

Late ripening apples. The culture is very undemanding to the quality of the soil. The leaves on this tree bloom before anyone else. It is not too high (up to 4 m), but with a very dense crown. Branches slightly sag with age. The first time a tree bears fruit is 2 years after planting. About 250 kg of fruit are removed from an adult apple tree.

And so small (55–75 g) fruits on old trees become smaller up to 35–40 g. The skin of ripe fruits is sunny yellow, with indistinct spots of pinkish blush. The pulp is yellowish cream. Light sourness is practically not felt.

If you plan to prepare compotes and juices, fruits are harvested in the first decade of September.Apples for food - in 15 days. The October ones are great for any preparations. Fresh will lie for 8-10 weeks.

Ural liquor - medium-sized, but very sweet apples

Silver Hoof

A popular summer variety of apples. Of all the Urals, it was he who received the greatest distribution in Russia. The tree is 3-4 m high, the crown is spherical, rather dense, but very compact. The variety is self-fertile, the best pollinator option is Anis Sverdlovsky. The apple tree is prone to scab and rot infestation, especially if the summer is rainy.

The weight of apples is determined by the quality of the substrate, ranging from 75–80 g to 110–125 g. Fruits are round, the skin is yellowish cream. Ripe apples are covered with a whitish coating. Blush is blurry, reddish. The pulp is firm.

Fruits ripen in the second half of August. Even perfectly ripe apples do not fall from the trees. After 10-15 days, they become similar to the White filling, acquiring a similar translucency. The shelf life of ripe apples is 4–6 weeks. The fruits tolerate transportation well.

Silverhoof apples are very shallow when grown in infertile soil

Beauty of Sverdlovsk

One of the most promising Ural varieties, which is of interest all over the world. Significant disadvantages are self-infertility and cold hardiness not always sufficient for the Urals within -30 ° C. The apple tree is medium-sized, up to 4 m. A characteristic feature is burgundy buds. The variety cannot boast of early maturity (6–7 years), but then the yield is excellent - 220–250 kg per tree.

Fruits weighing 170–250 g, slightly tapering towards the bottom. The pulp is fine-grained, crispy.

Fruits ripen in September. If long-term storage is planned, they are removed 7-10 days earlier. The peel of unripe apples is green, then it acquires a yellowish tint, the almost imperceptible aroma is enhanced.

The beauty of Sverdlovsk is a very promising variety, which is being looked at not only in Russia.

Screen

An autumn apple variety that is rapidly gaining popularity. It grows rapidly, reaching its maximum 3-4 m in several years. The crown is spreading, not too dense. Fruits ripen on the 10th of September. The variety is self-fertile, the first apples are harvested 4–5 years after planting.

The apples are small enough, weighing 70–95 g, slightly flattened. The skin is pale yellow with a whitish coating. Blush - pale pink blurry specks. The pulp is tender, with a pronounced aroma. The taste is rated 4.5 out of five. The fruits are low in vitamin C.

If you provide the apples with the right conditions, they can easily last until the end of winter. The screen rarely suffers from diseases, the only exception is scab.

When growing apples of the Ekranny variety, special attention should be paid to the prevention and control of scab

Amber

Autumn apple variety suitable for long storage. But for this they need to be filmed not in the 15th of September, but at the very end of August. The tree is medium-sized, the crown is wide, not thickened. The first harvest can be expected 7–8 years after planting. The variety is self-fertile.

Fruits are small, when grown on infertile soils - weighing 40-50 g, in more suitable soil they reach 70-75 g. The skin is bright, amber-yellow, there is no blush. The pulp is very dense and juicy, the taste is harmonious, sweet and sour.

Amber is a self-fertile apple tree; any variety blooming at the same time is suitable as a pollinator

In Siberia

For this region, not only high frost resistance is important, but also the height of the tree. The larger it is, the higher the likelihood that the apple tree will suffer from prolonged cold weather and piercing winds. It is also worth taking into account the short, not always warm summer.

Gornoaltaiskoe

"Semi-wild" summer variety of apples. The height of the tree is 3–3.5 m. The crown is very thick and wide (up to 6 m). The wood is loose, fragile, so skeletal branches often break. With an excess of precipitation, the fruits often crack.

The apple tree begins to bear fruit in the 4th-5th year.The apples are small, weighing up to 40 g, but the tree is literally dotted with them. The total yield is 35–40 kg from an adult apple tree. The tree has a lifespan of up to 45 years. The taste is rated at 4 points.

Fruits ripen at the very end of August. When left on a tree, they quickly overripe and acquire an unpleasant mealy taste.

The skeletal branches of the Gornoaltaiskoye apple tree often break

Altai souvenir

Autumn apples, suitable for long (3.5–4 months) storage. The tree grows up to 3 m, the crown is spherical, not thickened. The variety is immune to scab, often affected by moniliosis. Bears fruit annually.

Apples for Siberia are large, 95–125 g. The skin of apples is yellowish-white, with a crimson blush of their thin strokes and indistinct spots. The pulp is sweet and sour, crispy.

A significant drawback of the Altai Souvenir apple tree is susceptibility to moniliosis

Bayan

Self-fertile variety of winter apples, ripening in the 15th of September. Each weighs on average 100-120 g, the skin is golden, covered with longitudinal purple stripes and spots. The apples are almost spherical, with slightly pronounced ribs.

The height of the tree is up to 3.5 m, the crown is sparse. The variety is insensitive to drought, not affected by scab. Productivity - about 75 kg per apple tree, regular fruiting.

The fruits of Bayan's apple tree look very exotic due to the unusual shade of the skin.

Cherished

It is one of the most widespread varieties in Siberia. It is rarely attacked by diseases and pests. The tree grows up to 3 m or slightly less. The crown is spherical, sparse. Differs in early maturity - the first fruits are removed after 4 years.

The apples are small, weighing 55–70 g. The skin is pale salad, with a crimson blush. The pulp is dense, the characteristic smell is weak. In the sweet and sour taste, strawberry notes are guessed. Fruits ripen en masse in the 15th of September, under suitable conditions they do not spoil for 4–5 months.

Apple tree Cherished deservedly enjoys great popularity among Siberian gardeners

Darkie

A variety of summer apples grown mainly in Altai. They taper noticeably towards the base. Apples weigh no more than 45-50 g. The skin is golden, the blush is claret. The pulp is yellowish-creamy, with pinkish veins. Fruits ripen in the 15th of August, they are kept fresh for a month, no more.

The first harvest will have to wait 4–5 years, then annual fruiting. The dark-haired woman is extremely rarely affected by scab.

Apple-tree Smuglyanochka almost never suffers from scab

In Belarus

The climate in Belarus does not differ much from the conditions of the European part of the territory of Russia. But there they prefer varieties of their own selection:

• Darunak. It is appreciated for its immunity to scab, winter hardiness, fruit size (320-360 g), suitability for long-term (spring) storage. The skin is lettuce, almost entirely hidden by the raspberry blush.
• Imant. It is immune to scab, is frost-hardy, and bears a harvest every year. The fruit weighs about 200 g and tapers towards the bottom. The skin is deeply scarlet, with a purple tint. Stored until March-April.
• Syabryn. A variety of winter apples, which is valued for its immunity to scab, early maturity, stability and abundance of fruiting. The fruit weighs approximately 125–160 g. The skin is yellowish-white, the blush is indistinct crimson spots. Apples will last until February-March.
• Armor. The tree grows rather slowly. The apples are in the shape of an almost regular ball, weighing 225–250 g. The skin is slightly oily to the touch, with a bluish bloom. Color - salad with crimson blush. Flesh with a pronounced odor, crispy. Shelf life - until April.
• Elena. One of the new varieties of summer apples, characterized by cold resistance and abundant fruiting, not suffering from scab. Fruits weigh 130–160 g and ripen in September. Fruiting is stable. Lettuce peel with carmine blush. The shape is slightly flattened. Taste by professionals is estimated at 4.8 points.
• Kovalenkovskoe. Late-summer apples, trees are not very sensitive to drought. The fruits are very sweet, even unripe fruits are not sour.The greenish skin is almost invisible under the dark scarlet blush. On average, an apple weighs 125–170 g.
• Alesya. Winter apples. A distinctive feature of the variety is drought resistance. Apples weigh about 175-210 g, as if they are slightly flattened. The skin is golden, the blush is indistinct crimson spots. The pulp is rather loose.

Photo gallery: apple trees of the Belarusian selection

In Ukraine

The climate of Ukraine, especially its southern regions, is ideal for gardening. Almost any variety can be grown there, so the choice is mainly influenced by the size of the apples, their taste and visual appeal. The most popular are:

• Julia. Summer apples, you can save them for only 15–20 days. They weigh an average of 130-145 g. Salad skin is practically invisible under the pale scarlet blush. Has a genetically built immunity to scab and powdery mildew.
• Greenleaves. Autumn apples in the shape of an almost regular ball, shelf life 6-8 weeks. They weigh about 145-180 g. The skin is yellowish-green. The pulp is very firm and crispy. The taste is rated at 4.7 points. Differs in very high resistance to pathogenic fungi.
• Topaz. An excellent storage variety, stably and abundantly fruitful. The fruit will last until mid-spring. The average apple weight is 135–150 g. The main skin tone is almost invisible under the reddish-brown blush. Flesh with a pronounced aroma, crispy. Immune to scab, all types of rot, cancer, often suffers from powdery mildew.
• Modi. Elite apples, ripening in the last days of September, can be stored until mid-spring. The weight of a slightly flattened apple is 175–210 g. The salad skin is hidden under a deep burgundy blush. The professional assessment of taste is very high - 4.8 points.
• Williams Pride. Apples ripening in late July. The skin is greenish-silvery, with a rich scarlet blush. Fruiting is unstable. Genetically resistant to scab, powdery mildew.
• Fuji. Standing out in size (250-280 g) sweet apples, ripening in September. The high sugar content in the pulp is characteristic. The skin is yellowish, completely hidden by a blush in the form of stripes of different shades of pink, scarlet, burgundy. Often suffers from a bacterial burn, powdery mildew.
• Rubinola. Winter apples. The yield is not amazing, but stable. Fruit can stay in the refrigerator for up to six months. The fruit weighs an average of 160-190 g. The skin is yellowish, the blush, as the name suggests, is ruby.
• Florina. Winter French variety, distinguished by its early maturity. From an apple tree, 75–85 kg of fruit are obtained, each weighing 110–165 g on average. The skin is yellowish, the blush is intense scarlet. The presence of whitish spots under it is characteristic. The taste is bland, earned 4.1 points. Immune to scab, moniliosis, powdery mildew, extremely rarely affected by aphids.
• Red Jonaprince or Black Prince. Appreciated for the early maturity and size of apples (more than 250 g). Fruits ripen on the 15th of September. The skin is a deep burgundy color, from a distance it seems black. It perfectly tolerates transportation, can be stored for up to six months. The variety is self-fertile, good pollinators - Bradburn, Elstar.

Photo gallery: varieties grown in Ukraine

Triploid apple trees

They, in comparison with diploid ones, differ in a large number of chromosomes. Outwardly, this is expressed in the high height of the apple tree itself, stable annual fruiting. The apples themselves are smaller, the tree does not suffer from overload, but they are larger. At the moment, about a hundred such varieties are known, most of them were obtained by chance. None of them are used as pollinators.

• August. Ripens in the 15th of August. Not affected by scab. Fruits weighing 160-185 g, taper towards the bottom. The skin is yellowish, the blush is transparent scarlet.
• Bezhin meadow. It is valued for its abundance of fruiting, but is often affected by scab. The average weight of an apple is about 145–160 g. The skin is salad, the blush is dark crimson. The harvest is removed in early September, it is stored until the New Year.
• Grace.It stands out by the weight of the fruits (on average about 250 g), the tree for the triploid is not tall. The skin is salad green, blush in the form of vague crimson strokes. Apples ripen in the last days of September, in suitable conditions they will last until spring.
• Alexander Boyko. Winter grade. Fruits weigh on average 180–220 g. The yellowish skin is practically invisible under the orange-red blush. Differs in winter hardiness, stored until March.
• Zhilinskoe. Genetically resistant to scab. The apple tree is about 3.5 m high. The weight of the apple is 180–210 g. The skin looks like glossy, oily to the touch. Blush - wide longitudinal crimson stripes. Fruits ripen in early August.
• Patriot. Cold-resistant variety. The weight of the apple is 240–290 g. The skin is golden, the blush is vague, reddish. Fruits ripen on the 15th of September, they can be stored until February.
• Turgenevskoe. A winter variety that does not suffer from scab. Ripens towards the end of September. An apple weighs on average 180–220 g. The skin is oily to the touch, yellowish, intense blush, brick shade. Stored until March.

Photo gallery: triploid apple trees

Good and winter-hardy varieties of apples: names and descriptions

Winter-hardy apple trees are specially bred for cultivation in the Urals, Siberia, and other regions with a similar climate. At the same time, they are not only able to withstand prolonged cold weather and quickly recover if they do get damaged. They are insensitive to return spring frosts and temperature changes during thaws.

• Lingonberry. Self-infertile variety. Apples weighing 75–90 g. The skin is pale yellow, the blush is bright red, indistinct. The tree is up to 3 m high, the crown is spreading, the branches are drooping.
• Mantet. The tree is about 4 m high, the crown is sparse. The apples are elongated, with slightly pronounced ribs, weighing 110–140 g. The skin is yellow-green, covered with crimson strokes and dots. It ripens in early autumn and is stored for 15–20 days.
• July Chernenko. The tree is about 6 m high, the crown is wide. Apples weighing about 100 g, lettuce color with burgundy blush and gray wax bloom. Fruits ripen in waves, fall off when overripe.
• Early scarlet. The height of the tree is about 4 m. Apples weighing 60–75 g, asymmetrical. The greenish skin is almost completely hidden by a dark scarlet blush. Ripens in mid-August.
• Sunflower. Apple tree 3-4 m high, densely leafy crown, wide. The weight of a slightly flattened apple is 70–80 g, the skin is yellowish-white, the blush is raspberry. It ripens at the very beginning of autumn, it will not lie fresh for a long time (maximum 3 weeks).
• Auxis. The height of the apple tree is about 3.5 m, the crown is sparse. Apples weigh on average 145-175 g. The yellowish peel is practically invisible under the raspberry blush. Ripens in early autumn and is stored until the New Year.

Photo gallery: frost-resistant varieties

Undersized apple trees

Low-growing apple trees are a great option for those who need to save space in the garden. They are also much easier to care for and harvest, which is important for older gardeners. Column-shaped apple trees, which have recently become very popular, belong to this category.

• Moscow necklace. Winter variety of columnar apple tree. The height of the tree is about 2 m. The mass of an apple in the form of an almost regular ball varies from 120 to 250 g. The green skin is completely hidden by a maroon blush. Ripens at the end of September, is stored for 3.5-4 months. Frost resistant.
• Bratchud (Brother of the Wonderful). Winter apple variety, natural elite. The height of the tree is 1.5–2.5 m. The weight of the apple is about 150 g. The skin is yellow-green, the blush is transparent-scarlet. Ripens in early October, is stored at least until February.
• Legend. The height of the tree is about 2.5 m. The average weight of an apple is 220 g or more. The skin is deeply scarlet, covered with even darker strokes. Ripens in October and is stored for 10-12 weeks.
• Sun. It is immune to scab. The height of the apple tree is about 2 m. The weight of the apple is 160–200 g. The skin is yellowish, the blush is vague, crimson.It ripens in the 15th of September and is stored in February.

Photo gallery: dwarf trees

Popular varieties

Amateur gardeners have recently been increasingly planting varieties that had previously been successfully grown on an industrial scale. Their advantage is that all their advantages and disadvantages are well known.

• Liberty. It can be grown in the south and in central Russia. Immune to scab, but often suffers from powdery mildew. Brings 120-130 kg of fruit from an adult tree. Apple weight - 145–160 g. Salad skin, deep burgundy blush. It ripens in the 15th of September.
• Golden Resistant. Quite low cold resistance, often infected with scab and powdery mildew. Other apple trees are needed for pollination (Idared, Gloucester, Elstar). Brings 50-60 kg of fruit every year. The fruits weigh 145-170 g, the skin, as the name suggests, is golden. Ripens in late September. Annual pruning required.
• Baritone. It is rarely affected by most diseases typical for the culture, it tolerates transportation well. Apples weigh 180–220 g. The skin is maroon with a whitish bloom. Ripens in late August and is stored for about 4 weeks.
• Enterprise. It rarely becomes infected with any disease. Self-sterile. Florina, Fuji, Elstar, Granny Smith are suitable for pollination. The fruit is barrel-shaped, weighing about 175–220 g. The skin is dark scarlet. Stored until March-April.
• Ligol. A variety of winter apples. Often suffers from fire blight. Needs pollinators (Idared, Macintosh, Champion, Lobo). Annual pruning required. It stands out for its fruit size (over 250 g). Fruits with a characteristic lateral seam. The skin is glossy, yellowish, the blush is deep scarlet. Shelf life - up to six months.
• Askold. A frost-resistant variety that does not suffer from scab. Very weak resistance to powdery mildew. Brings 60–70 kg per tree. The weight of the apple is 180–210 g. The bright yellow skin is almost completely hidden by the crimson blush. It ripens in the last days, is stored at least until February.
• Champion. The variety is partially self-fertile, as pollinators Idared, Gala, Pilot are suitable. Apples are uniform, weighing 185–230 g. The yellowish skin is practically invisible under the blush of longitudinal vague reddish stripes. It ripens in early October and is stored for about six months. Does not differ in frost resistance.

Photo gallery: new varieties of apple trees

Gardeners reviews

Choosing an apple tree to grow is not an easy task. It is very easy to get confused in the wide variety of achievements of breeders. Nowadays, large tasty apples can be cultivated almost throughout Russia, with the exception of areas with arctic and subarctic climates. It is necessary to take into account many factors, first of all - the climate in the growing region.

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The best varieties of apple trees

Today I would like to share with you information from my sister, who works in a fruit nursery. It will be about the best apple varieties to date. Every year, new varieties are bred, which in their qualities are significantly superior to those that once occupied a dominant position in our gardens.

Each season, varieties appear with improved productivity indicators, resistance to common diseases. And the task of the gardener is to rejuvenate his garden in time, achieving optimal yield characteristics.

All varieties of apple trees can be divided into tasty, aging, and resistant.... These three indicators are what breeders dream of uniting. And I must admit that every year interesting, noteworthy specimens appear on the market. Do not be lazy to experiment, plant, observe, test! It is very interesting…

In any case, it is better to be among those who enjoy new discoveries. Even failures in this case will be experiences, although I doubt you will perceive them as failures.

New promising apple varieties

Yes, the old apple orchard amazes with flowering in the spring, pleases the eye, but most often the harvests in it are far from ideal. In one good year, there are five mediocre, if not completely barren. And the quality of the fruit is far from normal.

Upgrade your apple orchard: if you purchased a plot with old apple trees, then it most likely makes sense to completely renovate the garden, rather than trying to get something valuable from the trees. Yes, there are old trees on our site, but they mainly serve for shade, it is comfortable to sit under them on a hot summer day. But there are no harvests from them ...

A neighbor diagonally from us planted a couple of years agoapple-tree variety Orlovskaya striped and gets incredibly tasty apples with excellent yields from it. He also has planted grade Cinnamon new, which begins to bear fruit early, is quite fruitful and immune to scab.

We are happy on our site Canadian Melba, her apples are incredibly tasty, moderately sweet, slightly sour, juicy and optimally firm. In the coming season, we are going to plant two more seedlings - Orlinka and Early scarlet Are fast-growing varieties with high yields.

Most modern varieties of apple trees have dwarf properties, this is important, since height is most often not needed, and it is difficult to harvest. The new varieties are compact, disease resistant and at the same time very productive. Imagine a bush literally covered with apples - this is the characteristic modern apple tree.

The best varieties of apple trees

Liberty, Golden Resistant, Baritone, Enterprise, Ligol, Krasa Sverdlovsk, Lovely Red, Green Blues, Askold, Williams Pride, Champion, Capital Red, Radogost, Bullfinch.

These varieties are now the best, and if you decide to update your apple orchard, then pay attention to them. Look for them in your nurseries, order seedlings if you do not have such varieties.

Video - early varieties of apple trees

Next, I will list the most successful varieties of apple trees., which are most often taken in the nursery from my sister:

Apple variety Medunitsa - summer residents are very fond of, because the fruits are sweet, truly honey. You can eat directly from the branch, as it ripens. In addition, apples are great in the refrigerator or cellar until the New Year holidays.

Medunitsa begins to bear fruit in the fourth year, yields are usually large, annual, without gaps, as the plant ages, the yield decreases. a distinctive feature of the variety - it is not subject to rot and scab. I advise you to pay attention if you like sweet apples!

Legend is also good from sweet varieties... The yield is also large, the apple tree bears fruit every year, it is resistant to cold weather, and is immune to scab and rot.

I also recommend paying attention to the following scab resistant varieties:

Sun, Imrus, Bolotovskoe, Anniversary of Moscow, Oryol woodland, Freshness, Kandil orlovsky, Start, Health, Rozhdestvenskoe

By the way, if you are wondering if you need to pick flowers in the first years of apple blossom, then read this material of mine -

The apple tree is perhaps the most popular fruit crop among Russian summer residents. Almost every domestic gardener grows such trees on his site. There are just a huge number of apple varieties. They may have different qualities and characteristics. And, of course, many summer residents would like to know which varieties of apples are the most delicious.

Classification of varieties

The fruits of apple trees grown by domestic summer residents can ripen at different times. All varieties of this fruit crop are divided into three main groups:

• summer;

• autumn;

• winter.

List of the most popular apple trees

The best summer varieties among Russian summer residents are considered

• White filling.

• Moscow pear tree.

• Melba.

The most delicious varieties of autumn apples, according to Russian gardeners, are:

• Zhigulevskoe.

• Antonovka.

The best winter apple trees:

• Simirenko.

• Golden.

The most delicious varieties of apples, ideal for the middle lane, are White filling, Moskovskaya grushovka, Melba and Antonovka. Apple trees Simirenko, Zhigulevskoe and Golden are recommended for the southern regions of the country, Belarus and Ukraine.

White filling: description

The apple tree of this variety can reach a height of 4-5 meters. At a young age, her crown is broad-pyromidal. In the future, it takes on a rounded shape. The fruits of the White filling grow mainly on ringlets. The leaves of the apple trees of this variety are ellipsoidal, gray-green.

The fruits of the White filling are very large. Their weight can reach 110-150 grams. Ripe apples are light yellow in color. Their skin is covered with a white waxy bloom. On the south side, these apples may have a slight blush. The pulp of the fruits of the White filling is coarse-grained, very juicy and sweet. This old Soviet Baltic variety is still considered by many to be the most delicious. The White filling has one rather serious drawback. With age, the fruits of such trees begin to become very shallow. In old apple trees, their weight can be only 60 g.

Fruit picking is usually done in two stages. For the first time, apples are picked on August 5-10, the second time - on 20-25. The keeping quality of the fruits of the White filling is very low. They can be stored for no more than 15-20 days. Apples of this variety are most often used fresh. But since the fruits of the White filling are very juicy, they are sometimes used to prepare various kinds of drinks - juices, liqueurs, wines.

Moscow pear

This apple tree with small bright fruits can also very often be seen in the gardens of domestic summer residents. Moscow pear is one of the oldest varieties. He was known at the end of the 18th century. Trees of this variety grow very tall. The crown in young apple trees is pyramidal, in adults it is spherical. The leaves of the Moscow pear tree are very large, and the flowers, unlike many other popular varieties, are not white, but pale pink.

The fruits of the Moscow pear are small (weighing about 50 grams), resembling a turnip in shape. They are yellow-green in color with a blurred blush. On the south side, most of the fruits are covered with bright red stripes.

The first apples of this variety ripen in early August. The recoil from the Moscow pear tree is long-lasting. The fruits ripen within two weeks. Some disadvantage of the variety is the strong crumbling of apples. The advantages of the Moscow pear tree include high yield and excellent taste of the fruit. The pulp of these apples is sweet and sour, juicy, aromatic. They are used like White filling, usually fresh. Sometimes juices are also made, which, according to many summer residents, differ, among other things, in medicinal properties. You need to drink them for diseases of the bladder, liver and kidneys. Also, Moscow pear juice helps to solve problems with the nervous system and treat acute bronchitis. The only disadvantage of this variety is the low transportability and keeping quality of the fruits.

Melba

White filling and Moscow pear, according to many gardeners, are the most delicious summer varieties of apples. Melba is not far behind them in popularity. This variety was developed in Canada in 1898. It was named after one of the most famous singers of that time - Nelly Melba. This variety is grown in many regions of Russia. Not too often it can be seen only in the gardens of summer residents of the Urals, Siberia and the Far East.

Melba apple trees grow very low - about 3 meters. Their crown is columnar at a young age. You can also recognize this apple tree by its light green leaves with a yellowish tint with small teeth. Melba's flowers are very large and white.

The fruits ripen around mid-August. The sizes are large, weight - 130-150 grams. The shape of apples is round, slightly flattened. The color of the Melba fruit is light green with a striped blush. The pulp is very tender, sweet, juicy and crunchy. Her color is almost snow-white.Many summer residents like not only the taste of these apples, but also their aroma. Melba fruit has a pleasant caramel smell. The advantages of the variety include yield and keeping quality, the disadvantages - instability to scab, weak winter hardiness and self-fertility.

Antonovka

The most delicious varieties of summer apples - White filling, Moskovskaya grushovka and Melba - are mostly used for fresh consumption. They cannot be stored for a long time, as already mentioned. Therefore, at the same time as summer, summer residents often plant autumn varieties of apple trees. The fruits of such trees ripen in August - September and can be stored for up to several months.

Antonovka is a late-autumn variety (in some sources it is classified as early-winter), which can be found in the gardens of domestic summer residents no less often than White filling. Antonovka was not displayed by anyone on purpose. They refer it to varieties of folk selection.

Antonovka's fruits are large, round. Many apples have ribs at the bottom. The color is green-yellow. These apples ripen around the end of September. Their flesh is sour-sweet, very aromatic. The fruits of Antonovka can be used both fresh and for making jam, marshmallow, compote, marmalade, etc. Since the pulp of these apples is dense, many bake pies, charlottes, etc. with them. to diseases, to disadvantages - not too good keeping quality of fruits.

The most delicious autumn varieties of apples: Zhigulevskoe

The fruits of these apple trees ripen by the end of September. The variety is well suited for growing in Ukraine, Belarus and central regions of Russia. The fruits of Zhigulevskoe apple trees are quite large. Their weight can reach 150-160 grams. The shape of these apples is flat-round. The color is yellowish with a blurred blush and a few bright red stripes. The pulp is creamy, coarse-grained, very juicy and tender. These apples have a rich sweet and sour taste. The fruits of this variety ripen almost simultaneously.

Apple trees Simirenko

The most delicious varieties of apples are autumn, thus, according to many summer residents, these are Antonovka and Zhigulevskoe. The popular winter varieties are Simirenko and Golden Delicious. These varieties are also grown by domestic summer residents very willingly. The Simirenko apple tree has a high yield and early maturity. Its disadvantages include mainly only a weak resistance to prasha. This variety is popularly called "seven-line".

The apples of these trees are very large (up to 200 grams), but light at the same time. The fruit is round-conical in shape, and the color is light green. The flesh of Simirenko apples is greenish, dense, sweet, juicy, has a pronounced characteristic aroma. You can store the fruits for up to 7-8 months. They ripen by the end of October. The crown of this apple tree is dense, therefore, it requires periodic pruning.

The most delicious winter varieties of apples: Golden Delicious

This apple tree was first discovered in one of the states of the United States. Her crown has a conical shape. This tree grows low - only about 3 m. Its apples are quite large - up to 220 grams. The color of the fruit is golden yellow with greenish blotches. The peel is rough. The advantages of the variety include frost resistance, keeping quality and high yield. Disadvantages are considered poor resistance to scab and powdery mildew. Despite the fact that Golden Delicious tolerates frost well, it is grown mainly only in the south of the country.

The pulp of this variety is juicy and very aromatic. These apples are used most often for fresh consumption and for baking.

Instead of a conclusion

Thus, we found out which varieties of winter apples are the most delicious, and which summer and autumn varieties of this fruit crop domestic summer residents prefer to grow.In most cases, all such trees, in addition to the excellent qualities of the fruit, are also characterized by unpretentiousness and endurance. Growing them is not too difficult. But, of course, it is imperative to observe certain technologies when cultivating such fruit crops.

Of course, it is worth choosing the most delicious apples taking into account the adaptability to certain climatic conditions. Varieties for the northwest, for example, are better suited to frost-resistant varieties. Just an excellent choice for growing in this case can be, for example, White filling and Melba. For cultivation in the southern regions, it is worth choosing Golden or Zhigulevskoe. With the correct selection of varieties and strict adherence to the cultivation technology from such trees, in the future it will be possible to obtain maximum yields of tasty and juicy fruits.