Starkrimson is an apple tree that has long won a place in the hearts of lovers of this fruit. Due to its taste and simple care rules, this tree is very popular among gardeners. Moreover, the Starkrimson apple trees, photos of which you can see here, are so attractive in appearance that many people can not resist the temptation to try their fruits.
general information
This variety can be the pearl of any garden. Starkrimson is an apple tree that differs from relatives not only in the external beauty of the fruit, but also in the long period of time when they can be stored without showing any signs of decay. This is a fruit that American breeders bred at the beginning of the last century. They did this by crossbreeding Starkin and Delishes. This was done in order to improve the productivity of apple trees. The variety belongs to spurovid species, and they all differ in taste and quality. It is also worth noting such beneficial qualities of a tree as its compact size and non-sprawling crown. These qualities make it possible to profitably plant and grow trees for commercial purposes. That is why you can notice the presence of such trees in almost all private areas. Surprisingly, having a small size and a rare crown, the tree brings a very good harvest. And this is another reason for its commercial use. So, the Stavropol Territory and the territory of the North Caucasus widely use all these advantages.
Starkrimson (apple tree): description
If we talk about the appearance of the tree, then, in addition to low growth and a small crown, it has a gray-brown trunk with powerful branches that become thicker every year. Starkrimson is an apple tree with dark green egg-shaped leaves. Each leaf has an average size, edges with small teeth and a sharp tip. On the reverse side, the leaves are rough to the touch. When the flowering period begins, you can watch the buds of a delicate pink hue, which subsequently turn into snow-white flowers.
The apples themselves are considered quite large, with an average weight of about two hundred grams. The shape of the fruit resembles a cone. But on a tree, the fruits may vary in size. There are larger ones, but there are smaller ones. Those that are smaller often have a round shape. The bullseye has a light green color with a purple bloom. After full ripening, the fruit acquires a dark red hue. The entire peel is covered with small dots and has a rigid structure. As for the pulp, much depends on ripening. If the apple is ripe, the color will be yellow, but it will taste juicy, sweet with a slight acidity. If the fruit is not ripe, then its flesh will be green, and its taste will be sour. It is worth noting that this variety has a peculiarity: the longer the apple lies, the richer its aroma and taste.
Growing
Starkrimson
apple seedlings begin to bear fruit about three years after planting, but with proper care they can bear fruit earlier. The older the apple tree becomes, the more fruit it begins to bear. A feature of this variety is the fact that the tree does not tolerate frost very well. Even small frosts can destroy the apple tree, so it is recommended to grow it in the southern part of the country. The Krasnodar Territory and the Rostov Region of Russia are quite favorable regions for growing this tree. It is also worth paying attention to the humidity of the climate. The fact is that in a dry climate, the fruits of an apple tree become smaller, and the taste becomes less saturated. Moreover, for the tree to bear fruit regularly, he needs a pollinator. Both Jonathan and Golden can play such a role, which grow no more than two kilometers from this site.
Care
The Starkrimson apple tree variety is not very capricious, but still requires some effort and attention to itself in the growing process.
Experts advise to adhere to the following recommendations:
- Water the tree constantly so that the earth never dries up. On average, an apple tree requires about ten liters of water three times a week.
- Control the number of ovaries on the branches. If there are too many, the fruits will be small and the taste will deteriorate.
- Carry out crown formation annually, cutting off all excess branches, dry shoots, and also reduce the central shoot by three buds.
- It is recommended to do stretching of branches when the tree reaches three years, that is, before the first harvest. To do this, the branches need to be bent away from the trunk and, stretching them, fixed in this form. This will prevent the branches from breaking down subsequently under the weight of apples.
- Treat trees with special preparations (Kuprosil, Strobi, etc.) so that they do not become a victim of scab. Especially it is necessary to do this in the process of setting buds and flowering.
- Take away the fallen leaves under the trees, and spray the earth around the apple trees with a solution of ten percent ammonium nitrate. All this will protect the tree from disease.
Benefits
Starkrimson is an apple tree with many virtues. She has a lot of advantages, which make us start the process of growing this tree in our garden. We can name such advantages of the variety as:
- short waiting period for the first harvest of a tree from the moment of planting a seedling,
- annually rich harvest,
- small tree sizes, which makes it possible to plant a small piece of land with a large number of trees,
- beautiful appearance of the fruit, which makes it attractive for sale,
- rich taste and aroma that makes you buy this variety again and again,
- the ability of the fruit to remain intact for a long time.
disadvantages
Apple trees Starkrimson, photos of which you see here, have not only advantages, but also some disadvantages. They also need to be considered when planning a garden plot. Among the most important disadvantages:
- intolerance to dry climate
- high sensitivity to frost,
- low scab resistance
- a high risk of fruit damage by “bitter dimple” during storage.
But nevertheless, these disadvantages cannot stop the gardener, who decided to grow this variety in his area, as the advantages of the tree clearly outweigh.