Description and characteristics of the apple tree Wonderful, the yield of the variety and cultivation
Among the abundance of fruit crops, it is imperative to highlight the Chudnoe apple tree, which has many characteristics that will certainly appeal to beginners and experienced gardeners. The tree will easily take root even in the harsh Siberian conditions and will certainly delight with the harvest.
Content
- 1 The history of apple tree breeding Chudnoe
- 2 Description of the variety
- 2.1 Advantages and disadvantages
- 2.2 Dimensions of an adult tree
- 2.3 Features of the root system
- 2.4 Diseases and pests
- 2.5 Winter hardiness
- 2.6 Features of growing in the regions
- 2.7 Harvest
- 2.8 Self-fertility
- 2.9 Pollinating varieties
- 2.10 Bloom
- 2.11 Fruit ripening
- 2.12 Fruit storage
- 2.13 Cyclic fruiting
- 2.14 Tasting apple flavor
- 3 How to plant and grow an apple tree correctly
- 4 Features of seasonal care
The history of apple tree breeding Chudnoe
The variety is grateful for its breeding to the Chelyabinsk Research Institute. The goal set by the scientists is to get a tree that will not be afraid of the harsh Ural conditions. For crossing, the varieties Uralskoe Severnoe and Eliza Ratke were used. Chudnoe is a relatively new variety, appeared at the end of the last century.
Description of the variety
Chudnoe has many positive features that are best known in advance. Armed with the necessary knowledge, you can easily cope with leaving.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Chudnoye apple tree has many advantages that will certainly delight gardeners. Among the advantages of the variety:
- endurance;
- fruiting even in harsh conditions;
- excellent taste of apples;
- early maturity;
- resistance to diseases;
- compactness.
Of the shortcomings, only one is distinguished - short storage time.
Dimensions of an adult tree
Wonderful - a dwarf tree. The height of an adult tree does not exceed 2.5 m. The apple trees grown on dwarf rootstocks are much lower - up to one and a half meters.
A dwarf apple tree has a crown of up to 3 m. The branches are located horizontally to the ground, spread over the ground itself.
Features of the root system
The root system of the Chudnoe apple tree is compact, does not exceed 3 m in diameter.In old trees, it can grow up to 5 m.
Diseases and pests
Wonderful - a variety resistant to the most common diseases of fruit crops. A few preventive treatments are enough so that the tree is not affected by rot, scab, powdery mildew. Pests also rarely inhabit the variety.
Usually, chemicals are used for treatments, prevention will help protect the plant from insects.
Winter hardiness
Crossing winter-hardy apple trees made it possible to obtain a variety that can easily endure severe winters without shelter. A large amount of snow will only do good, a snowdrift will allow the tree to easily withstand frosts.
Features of growing in the regions
Wonderful is recommended to be grown in different regions of Russia, even those with harsh climatic conditions. The variety has gained popularity in Belarus and the Baltic countries.
Harvest
Distinctive characteristics of the variety are regular fruiting (the apple tree does not have a rest period) and high yield. From one tree it will turn out to collect up to 85 kg. The average fruit weight is 180 g.
Self-fertility
For fruiting, it is not necessary to place pollinators nearby - the variety is partially self-fertile. Other apple trees are recommended to be used only for active fruit setting and increasing the yield.
Pollinating varieties
The cultivars Bratchud and Anis Sverdlovskiy have proved to be the most effective pollinators. It also showed itself well apple tree landed.
Bloom
Flowering begins in late April, in cold regions in May. The flowering period is extended and often lasts up to several weeks.
Fruit ripening
The apple tree Chudnaya is considered a medium-ripening variety. The first wave of the harvest is in early August. Fruiting lasts almost until September.
Fruit storage
Storage is short. When using a cellar or refrigerator, it will be possible to preserve the fruits until almost mid-autumn.
Cyclic fruiting
The apple tree Chudnoye bears fruit regularly. The trees have no rest breaks. The only thing is that the number of fruits may slightly decrease, but top dressing will come to the rescue here.
Tasting apple flavor
The taste of apples is excellent - sweet pulp with a pleasant hint of acid. A pleasant aftertaste remains. The pulp is juicy, has a fine grain.
How to plant and grow an apple tree correctly
In growing an apple tree Wonderful, much depends on the correct planting and adherence to agricultural techniques, which should be studied in advance.
Choosing a place on the site
It is important to choose the most suitable place for the apple tree. It is recommended to land Wonderful on the sunniest site. The tree is not afraid of drafts, so even planting in an open place will not harm the plant.
Required soil composition
The dwarf likes light soils, therefore, before planting in the hole, it is recommended to add:
- several handfuls of pure river sand;
- rotted compost;
- light forest soil;
- garden soil.
From fertilizers, it is better to add a little superphosphate.
Step-by-step process of planting seedlings
Pour a low mound of soil into the prepared hole with a diameter of at least half a meter. Place the seedling, be sure to straighten the roots. Cover with small portions of soil, trying to fill all the voids between the root processes. Be sure to complete with abundant watering (at least a bucket per seedling) and mulching.
Features of seasonal care
In the spring, apply organic fertilizing under the plant. If necessary, remove shoots that have frozen over the winter or are damaged by the wind. Watch out for pests and diseases in the summer. Despite the resistance of the trees to infections and insects, preventive treatment is indispensable. Better to use chemicals.
In the fall, you will have to sanitize. Top dressing and watering are not required.
Soil care
Taking care of the soil will not be difficult. It will be necessary to remove weeds that take moisture and nutrients from the tree, monitor the moisture. Watering is carried out weekly, especially in hot summer.
Loosening
Before watering, be sure to loosen the soil surface. Do not penetrate too deeply, there is a risk of damaging the root processes located near the surface. If you put a layer of mulch in advance, loosening will have to be done much less often.
Fertilizer
Apple tree Wonderful loves organic fertilizers.It is not necessary to prepare a mullein solution; it is enough to pour a layer of nutrient mulch from compost or humus. Together with rainwater, the elements necessary for the tree will certainly penetrate into the soil.
Preventive treatment
In the spring, it is imperative to carry out preventive irrigation of the apple tree against diseases and pests. Chemicals are usually used. Use drugs with a high concentration of copper against diseases. "Topaz" is used against insects.The timely removal of fallen leaves, in which larvae or bacteria are often hiding, will help protect against pests and diseases.
Pruning
In the first year after planting, the main trunk is removed at a height of slightly more than half a meter from the ground. In subsequent years, remove too long or thickened shoots. It is imperative to carry out sanitary pruning.
Frost and rodent protection
It is not necessary to protect the plant from frost, the apple tree perfectly tolerates low temperatures. Only in cold regions is it advisable to wrap up the trunk and add an extra layer of mulch. Use a special net to keep out rodents. If there are a lot of apple trees, it is better to build a low fence that will protect the trees.
The Apple Tree Chudnoye is an excellent choice for gardeners who plan to grow a compact garden with generously fruiting trees. For a little attention, the variety will certainly delight you with the harvest of juicy crispy apples, which are recommended to be used in preservation, to prepare delicious desserts, and to eat them fresh.
