The most common fruits in the Russian Federation are apples. Many summer residents grow them on their land. If the apple tree is properly looked after, it can live and give a harvest for more than a dozen years. And in order to decide which variety is worth planting, it is necessary to consider various options and choose the most suitable.
Apple-tree variety Cherry. Description
This variety was produced by crossing Pepin saffron and Antonovka vulgaris. His breeding on the territory of VNIIS them. I.V. Michurin studied: G.A. Lobanov, Z.I. Ivanova, V.K. Zaets, S.I. Isaev.
As for the fruiting period, this tree can be attributed to winter varieties. The most popular apple tree Vishnevoe received in the Tambov and Voronezh regions.
Tree
The tree is characterized by low growth and a thick, lush, rounded crown. This is due to the fact that the branches depart from the trunk almost at an angle of 90 degrees, but they are very compact. The most common fruit formation, which in their shape resemble a spear (can be short or long). The color of the bark is slightly different from other trees and has a red tint, but the shoots are painted in cherry.
Shoots
Apple Cherry is distinguished by straight thin shoots with shortened internodes. The leaves have an oval ovoid shape, the plate itself is flat and slightly pubescent. They are distinguished by small serration, which is more reminiscent of a serrate shape. In order to keep a sufficiently large fruit, the petiole is thick and different in average length. Departs from the shoot at an acute angle, near the base changes color. Stipules are either small or absent.
The flowers are small, mostly white or cream. The stigmas of pistils are on the same level with anthers. The flowering period will be the second half of May.
Fruit
Due to its appearance, such an apple looks very appetizing and immediately attracts the attention of many lovers of this fruit. During the ripening period, the skin is painted in a greenish-yellow hue with a pink blush, but if the weather turned out to be quite sunny, the fruit's color becomes bright cherry. Apples are distinguished by their regular round or conical shape. The average weight of 100 g, the maximum figure is 136 grams. The skin of the fetus is very delicate and thin, numerous subcutaneous points are visible through it, there is a slight waxy coating.
The funnel in which the peduncle is located is smooth, of medium size, has an olive color. The cup is closed, and the saucer is small. Those seeds whose size remains equal to the average indicators have a dark brown color, but large specimens can be burgundy. In total, in their appearance, the apple tree Vishnevoe earned 4.5 points.
To taste, the fruits are very tender and juicy, mostly sweet and sour. The pulp is white, with a small number of grains. They have an unobtrusive aroma. Sugar content - 10.5%. Such fruit was awarded a score of 4.3-4.5 points. The harvesting period falls in mid-September.
This variety of apples is very fond of fruit trading companies. And all due to the fact that fruits can maintain their appearance and freshness until mid-February, moreover, they are well transported.
Apple Cherry gives fruits that are suitable both for fresh consumption and for preservation. Such a tree does not have high winter hardiness; in cold weather, young seedlings are at significant risk, their wood may be damaged. Also, flowers do not tolerate spring frosts very well.
It has medium resistance to fungal and other diseases.
Reviews
Many gardeners and summer residents grow such a tree as the Cherry apple tree. Reviews about him are positive. They say that the appearance and taste of the fruit itself justifies the efforts regarding care. This variety is quite whimsical to weather conditions, it requires a lot of sun and heat. He also needs ongoing pest protection.
Cherry is an apple tree, the description of which speaks for itself. It brings very tasty fruits, which in many ways overshadow other varieties. Fruit lovers will not be able to pass by such beautiful delicious apples.