Crown-shaped apple tree "President": description of the variety, planting and care

Colony-like types of crops make it possible to use the land plot as efficiently as possible, and are also capable of growing in small tanks in the first stages and at the same time produce a good result.One of such species is the “President” columnar apple tree, its fruits are distinguished by their large size and excellent taste.

This apple tree differs in that it ripens quickly, and begins to bear fruit in a short time after planting. Young seedlings begin to bear fruit the next year. After 3-4 years, the plant will begin to please the owner with a large number of crops. At the same time, apples are large and juicy. Fruits ripen at the end of summer, and you can collect them until the end of September. Harvested fruits can be stored the whole winter and do not change their characteristics.

When planting such a plant on its site, it is necessary to take into account the level of its frost resistance. If winters are harsh in the region, and the frost reaches -30 degrees, it is necessary to additionally prepare the tree for wintering. To do this, follow these procedures.

1. A small ditch is made around the apple tree, which is filled with foliage or sawdust. When snow falls, this recess is additionally rammed. The bottom of the trunk is recommended to wrap a hard cloth to protect it from rodents.
2. If the frost does not fall below 25, then it is necessary to mulch the soil: fill it with 10 cm near the trunk of coniferous mulch. It is also recommended to wrap the trunk with a cloth to protect from rodents.

Despite the small size, the apple tree can bear a lot of fruit. For 4 years the tree brings a crop, the weight of which reaches an average of 8 kg. At the same time from the owner of the plant does not require special care for him. If you take care of and feed the apple tree, in the fifth year, you can collect up to 17 kilograms of apples from one tree.

The fruiting period is quite small. The tree lives on average 50 years and only a quarter of this period can produce crops. If it is serious to cultivate this variety, for example, on an industrial scale, it is often recommended to replace trees that have worked out their time limit. Experts note that the most productive period starts from the fifth year of life, lasts up to 8 years, then the yield gradually decreases.

Plants can be planted in a single instance, as well as among other apple trees in the garden.

Consider the features of this variety.

1. The plant belongs to the semi-dwarf type and reaches a height of not more than 3 meters.
2. On the crown there are many leaves, and it itself has a width of up to 25 cm.
3. There are not a lot of side branches on the apple tree.
4. Strongly developed root system that allows you to replant the plant and quickly settle down on it in a new place.
5. Fruits begin to grow on saplings when they reach a height of 30 cm.
6. Increased immunity makes the plant resistant to most diseases.
7. The plant does not require special care.
8. Bring fruit to the plant for a short period. On average, it is 15 years. Then efficiency decreases.
9. The wood is strong, and therefore the apple tree can tolerate strong winds and even storms.
10. The apple tree is undemanding to the soil, it does not need top dressing.

Characteristics of apples:

• can reach a weight of 200 g;
• the pulp is juicy and low-grain;
• sweet apple flavor;
• has a rounded shape;
• sows quickly;
• from one tree you can collect up to 15 kilograms of fruit;
• apples are well suited for preservation, baking or urinating.

The shoots of the President variety are distinguished by a strong and durable structure. This makes it possible to withstand them a large number of apples on the branches. The leaves are oblong, dark green, glossy. This variety is self-pollinated and does not require the participation of bees or humans for pollination. But, To improve the efficiency of pollination of flowers, it is recommended to plant several pollinator varieties nearby.

Usually trees are planted in small rows of 4-5 units in a row. Since the size of the apple trees are small, they can be planted at a distance of 50 cm from each other.Flowering plants begin in March. If the area is cold, the flowering time is delayed. The total period of flowering - 10 days.

Abundantly fruiting the tree begins only in the fourth year. With proper care and watering apples in small quantities can be obtained already in the first year. But this is not worth striving for, since early fruiting will not allow the plant to properly form, and it will weaken.

Most often, this apple tree can be found in the central regions with a temperate climate and cool summer.

This variety was bred in 1974. To do this, crossed two varieties of other apples: "Abundant" and "Leader".

The advantages of the variety include:

• the speed of obtaining the first crop;
• unpretentiousness;
• pleasant taste of the fruit;
• large size of apples;
• long shelf life;
• There are not a lot of side branches on the apple tree, which makes it possible to place trees tightly when planted.

The disadvantages of experts include only a short time of fruiting. It usually lasts for 15 years. The apple tree itself can live an average of 50 years. This feature forces us to kill a rather young tree, which has already completed its resource.

The harvest begins in September. Apples are distinguished by the fact that they are well and long stored in a cool room, where the average temperature is 3 degrees. In such conditions, the apples are saved the whole winter.

In order to get a healthy tree in the future, it is necessary to choose strong seedlings for transplantation, which have a well-developed root system. There should be no sagging or other damage on the trunks. All this provides the ability to quickly plant plants in a new place, as well as obtaining large yields.

But experts say that for the successful cultivation of this variety, compliance with such rules will not be enough. It is important to pay attention to the place of future landing, and on the properties of the soil.

It is best to choose areas with such features:

• well lit and open;
• groundwater flows at a level not less than 2 m from the surface;
• protected from the winds.

After the optimum place for disembarkation is chosen, it is necessary to decide on the timing:

• seedlings are transferred to the ground in spring, when the buds have not yet blossomed;
• planted in the fall, when the foliage falls completely.

It is usually recommended to plant in the fall so that when the flowering comes, the tree has already adapted to the living conditions. It is important to plant seedlings before the onset of frost.

Trees for trees should be made small, they should be prepared in advance. The preparation is as follows:

• the depth of the hole is up to 50 cm, the width is up to one and a half meters, in order to allow the roots to settle well and absorb more useful components;
• in sandy soils, it is necessary to pour a little clay into the hole and add superphosphate or compost;
• after that, pour the water into the well and leave it in such a state for a short time.

Pits can be dug 50 cm apart.

It is recommended to pay attention to the acidity of the soil. At home, to determine the acidity of the soil can be a simple way. To do this, a little water is drawn into the glass and the soil is added from the bed.

All this is sprinkled with soda on top. If the hiss begins, it means that it is necessary to neutralize the substrate. To implement this procedure, slaked lime is added to the ground. You can also use old plaster. The resulting material is dissolved in water and watered the soil at the planting site.

Apple trees of this variety are unpretentious, but in order to get more yield, some rules must be followed.

• Watering is done three times a season. About 30 liters of water are poured under each tree. Often it is not necessary to water, as it will not bring benefit.
• In the autumn it is necessary to remove the leaves that have fallen so that they do not rot under the tree. It is also recommended to inspect the trunk in case of lichen, removing them if necessary.
• Young saplings in the winter need reliable shelter. To do this, you can use straw, pine needles and other available materials.
• When blooming leaves it is necessary to feed the plant with nitrate or urea. To do this, put about 12 liters of fluid in the soil near the root. If the plant develops poorly, then you need to add more fertilizer, but do not get involved in this activity.

The wells are watered with a solution of organic fertilizer, for example, chicken manure, which is diluted in water. In order for the composition to be better absorbed into the soil, it is necessary to make a recess 30 cm near the trunk and pour all the fertilizer into it. After it feeds into the ground, the hole is filled with soil.

To increase the biomass, it is necessary to make preparations with a nitrogen content. This is done in the spring. It is undesirable to make dressing in autumn periods, since young shoots can dry out.

• In addition, care of the apple tree is needed, pruning is also needed, which is done in spring or summer. When cutting, you need to be careful, since the removal of a large number of branches can cause the tree to grow in width. On each branch must be left for 5 buds. In order to get the largest fruits, it is necessary to clean the inflorescences and leave on them two large flowers.
• Those who want to reproduce apple varieties of this variety should remember that this is quite a difficult task, since it is not always possible to get high-quality petioles. This is because on President’s apple trees there are almost no lateral growths, and therefore experienced specialists use the method of strong cutting the trunk. This makes it possible to activate the growth of lateral branches, with the result that up to 15 shoots appear on the trunk, which can be cut and planted into the ground.

Based on information received from experienced gardeners, as well as information that can be found on the net, we can conclude that this apple variety is optimal for growing in the middle lane of our country. The peculiarity is that the tree does not require care, and it is possible to collect rather large fruits from it, which differ in taste and aroma. Gardeners argue that with timely watering, as well as proper care of the tree, which is the insulation of the trunk for the winter period, you can get quite large yields that are stored all winter.

The main characteristic of the presented variety is that The apple tree does not take up much space on the plot, and therefore even a novice can grow it. It is recommended only to follow the rules of care. If you follow the instructions clearly, you can get your first harvest the next year. Abundant fruiting will be in 4 years. Fruits of the "President" variety are distinguished by good gastronomic properties.

As you can see, this variety quite adequately competes with other popular types of apple trees. That is why it is very often recommended for cultivation in garden plots.

On the columnar variety of apple "President", see the following video.