Apple Cinnamon Striped: description of the variety, planting and care

The variety of apples "Cinnamon Striped" - one of the most common. Culture is unpretentious and can grow in both southern and northern latitudes. However, taking care of the Cinnamon tree is still needed to increase yields. Among apple trees, this variety stands out increased resistance to frost. In appearance, the tree is also noteworthy - the apple tree is characterized by a wide-pyramidal or broom-shaped crown. But the main thing is the appearance and color of the fruit.

The grade "Cinnamon striped" differs in the increased productivity. The trees themselves are rather stunted (the height of an apple tree is about 2.5 m), but this does not interfere with the cultivation of crops in difficult climatic conditions. In this case we are talking about both industrial scale and the success of amateur gardeners. The varieties of the Cinnamon variety fill in some of the shortcomings in growing crops at different times and in different regions. If one species does not give fruit because of a long winter, then the other can more than compensate for the deficit.

The taste of the fruit “Cinnamon Striped” is excellent, incomparable. Tree saplings very quickly adapt to climatic conditions, and the yield does not decrease. The tree life varies greatly by region (average life expectancy is up to 30-40 years).

The “Cinnamon Striped” apple tree is distinguished by its sprawling branches, but during the first decade of growth it looks more like a pyramid. Passing the 10-year mark, the apple tree begins to “overgrow” with a hat and becomes spherical in shape. The tree has very long branches with a brown color. The leaves are dark, elongated, with notched edges. In the spring, the apple tree is covered with a cap of white and pink inflorescences, due to which an incredibly lasting pleasant aroma spreads around the district, attracting pollinating insects.

The fruits of the apple tree "Cinnamon" have a striped color. The culture is self-productive, that is, for normal growth and fruiting it is required that other varieties grow near the apple tree (“Pear”, “Papirovka”, “Brown” and others). With proper care from one adult tree, it is possible to collect up to 150 kg of fruit during the fruitful months. If there is an apiary next to it, it will increase the harvest almost 2 times.

The fruit of the variety “Cinnamon Striped” weighs about 80 g. There are also “giants” weighing up to 140 g. Apples have rounded shapes, slightly flattened on one side. The characteristic color of the fruit is greenish with red stripes and patches. The color of the pulp is yellow in the middle and pinkish under the skin. The fruits are very tasty, sweet or sour-sweet. Interestingly, the aroma of apples slightly gives cinnamon - hence the characteristic name of the variety.

It is worth noting the resistance of the variety to diseases, pests, high tolerability of cold weather. Trees endure harsh winters with temperatures of 37–40 degrees below zero, surpassing Antonovka, Grushovka or Anis in many respects. Therefore, "Cinnamon" can be found in any region of the country. This applies to adults and resistant trees. When buying seedlings for planting in the ground it is necessary to study their geography. The trees are brought from different regions, but it is better to take those that were grown in the nearby area. Culture grown in the south is unlikely to take root in the north.

This is a garden tree with a striped fruit color and a wide pyramidal crown shape, which eventually becomes rounded. The tree has thin branches that grow at right angles. Variety allows long-term storage of apples - about 3 months. As for individual differences, they are reduced to details: strips of "Pineapple" varieties usually merge into a thick blush.With unripe harvest, the fruits have a greenish color, as they mature, they turn yellow. Apple tree varieties "Cinnamon Pineapple" has excellent taste, endures the winter.

This variety of apple trees is grown mainly in mid-latitudes. The crown of the tree is also wide. The trunk and branches have a brownish tint, the leaves are elongated. However, the color of apples is slightly different. Their strips merge, practically forming a single spot, on which a gray patina is clearly visible (you can simply wipe it off). Productivity varieties - up to 7 times a year, subject to abundant fruiting. Therefore, trees are pruned twice (in spring and autumn) to form more buds.

"Cinnamon striped" refers to varieties of varieties with early aging. Culture has a relatively long growing season, which is why home planting and the cultivation process have a number of features. If a seedling does not tolerate infection, if it is attacked by pests, then it will take more effort to grow the crop agronomically. For such a seedling will need to improve the conditions of aging.

The best time to plant an apple is spring or autumn. The best time in spring is from April 20 to May 15. The most successful autumn period is from September 10 to October 15.

For normal growth and development of the Cinnamon variety apple tree, it is necessary to provide a place suitable for planting. It should be well lit, do not have extra buildings and other trees closer than 3-4 m. Groundwater should not come close to the root system (maximum - 2.5 m). If this factor cannot be controlled, experienced gardeners are advised to line the ground at a depth of 1.5 m with slate or lay broken bricks so that the roots do not go deeper and do not get damaged. Instead of deepening, you can raise the seedling, arranging it on a small artificial mound.

Before planting the seedling it is necessary to make a shallow hole - 0.5 m (in sandstone - up to 1 m). In this case, the bottom is covered with manure / biohumus. The procedure is performed at a temperature slightly below zero. It is not necessary to deeply deepen a sapling, it is necessary to ensure that 5-7 cm of the root collar remain on the surface. Directly when planting it is important that the seedlings are with clods of earth on the roots. This will help young trees to quickly adapt, settle down in a new place.

After planting, seedlings need to be watered abundantly. On one small tree enough 10-15 liters. It is noteworthy that seedlings with an open root system during planting need to be processed (to tear off the leaves that have appeared, leaving several shoots). You can immediately make pruning, and gently straighten the roots.

The apple tree “Cinnamon Striped” does not like it when the soil is heavily over-moistened. However, the culture immediately responds to the lack of moisture. Extremes adversely affect the yield of apples. Therefore, you need to make a watering schedule: the first month - every week (2 buckets on 1 tree in the evening and in the morning). The most abundant watering will be needed during the period of enhanced swelling of the kidneys, which is important for fruit formation. This time is from July to September.

Before the onset of the first cold weather, watering should be reduced (or completely stopped). After that, the soil should be covered with sawdust and manure. The crop quality is affected by crop quality.Negligence shoots will affect fertility. Top dressing is not always necessary, for example, on chernozem it is carried out less frequently than on loam. From fertilizers the apple tree loves mineral and organic substances. She does not like chemical treatment.

Like most fruit trees, Cinnamon can suffer from pests (the degree of neglect depends on the type of apple variety). For example, many gardeners are faced with the problem of scab, with various fungal diseases. Preventive treatment of apple trees will increase yields several times.

In the spring, a special solution is sprayed (copper, potassium, Bordeaux liquid). Brown formations or growths on a tree are cut off, and the place of a cut is processed for disinfection by a copper sulphate. Another attack is cytosporosis. A whitewash of the stem is used against it (lime and vitriol are used).

Pest Control Techniques:

• benzophosphate solution - against aphids and suckers;
• NITROPHENE solution - against a fruit mite (treatment takes place before the appearance of the kidneys);
• chlorophos solution - against leafworm;
• trapping belts - against insect parasites (belts are burned).

This necessary procedure is carried out almost immediately after planting the seedling in the ground. Cut off young branches need about a distance of 1/3 from the shoot. Subsequently pruning is carried out at a distance of 1/4 from the shoot. Crop better in early spring.

The trimming procedure is as follows:

• the tops are removed (young branches that do not yield crops), since they grow upwards and cover other buds;
• hanging branches (low to the ground) are removed;
• pruned make thickened shoots.

If we consider that the first years (6-7 years) of the harvest are not expected, then we should expect a normal ripening of the fruits after this time. Crop harvested in late August and early September. Yields are affected by a number of conditions — from weather during planting to care during growth. Harvesting is best done at the right time, without delaying the time, as overripe apples are unsuitable for long-term storage. It is desirable that the fruit can be stored for 2-3 months from the date of collection. The situation is worse with the transportation of cinnamon apples. They can be neatly folded in a low wooden box and overlaid with sawdust.

Judging by the reviews of amateur gardeners, “Cinnamon Striped” is a legendary apple variety, beloved by many gardeners. For the quality of the fruit and the characteristics of the seedlings, this garden crop has been out of competition for many years. Today, apple trees are cultivated in the most adverse areas, the results are impressive.

For information on how to cut the crown of apple "Cinnamon striped", see the following video.