Crown-shaped apple "Currency": characteristic of the variety, planting and care

In Russia, this variety of apples has been grown for the past 15 years.Initially, it was specially bred as a variety that is resistant to scab, and therefore it is possible to get a good harvest from wood without the use of chemical agents for processing and feeding. Also, the small size of an apple tree makes it possible to grow it in small areas.

All columnar apple trees are small. The tree can grow in height slightly more than 2 m, and the width of the crown occupy a maximum of 20 cm. Because of this, these trees are rarely used for stock.

The columnar apple "Currency" gives a fairly large crop, given its dimensions. In the fourth year gives 6 kg of fruit. If it is processed in a timely manner and properly fed, then it will bring up to 10 kg in the sixth year.

The important point is that the tree can bear fruit only during the first 15 years of its life. The maximum increase in the number of fruits is observed from 10 years. The total lifespan is 50 years. This contributes to the fact that still enough young trees have to be removed from the garden, as they cease to bear fruit.

The peculiarity of the variety is that it is unpretentious in care and is also resistant to bad weather. A compact tree can withstand fairly large frost, and is also used for growing in the southern or middle bands of the country.

Since the dimensions of the tree are small, it can be planted in groups in small areas. This allows gardeners to grow large quantities of these apples in small areas. Also, apples are grown by private enterprises that want to get the maximum amount of the crop and do not use a lot of territories.

Apple "Currency" can be grown in greenhouses or industrial greenhouses, which allows this variety to be used by large agricultural enterprises in the northern parts of the country, where other varieties of apples cannot be grown, because the climate is rather severe and their size does not allow placing trees in greenhouses. The presented grade differs in resistance to frosts.

Apple tree does not need to be prepared for the winter, if the frost is not below -35 degrees. Otherwise, you need to wrap the bottom of the tree with a hard cloth to protect it from frost and rodents.

At the same time, in northern areas where low temperatures prevail, it is worth refusing to plant in open areas, since frosts can reduce yields and slow growth, as well as lead to the death of a tree. When creating optimal conditions, as well as making timely feed, the tree can begin to bear fruit by the sixth year of life.

If to create favorable conditions, especially in those regions where there is no cold climate, the plant will ripen by 8 years. It is important to note that the columnar apple trees bear fruit within a year after planting. But this should be avoided, as the tree may die during fruiting until it turns 4 years old.

This variety will pollinate itself, but the optimum yield is obtained if apples are grown in groups with other plants. This variety was bred specifically to grow in a group with other trees.

The main characteristic of this variety is that it is resistant to scab, and therefore mold and other growths rarely occur on it. Despite this, experienced experts advise to carry out some activities aimed at preventing the formation of rot. It is especially recommended to carry out such activities in regions where the climate is rather humid.

Despite the fact that the apple tree rarely grows to a height of 3 m, it brings quite large fruits.

They are characterized by:

• weight 250 g;
• apples are yellow with a blush;
• fruits keep on the branches for a long time;
• the taste of apples is sweet;
• apples can be canned or baked;
• the pulp is juicy;
• the fruit will be stored for up to 4 months.

In order to improve pollination, trees of other varieties should be planted next to the apple trees, it is advisable to choose types of large dimensions.This will make it possible during the flowering period to drop pollen from them and fall on the inflorescence of the presented variety. The tree begins to bloom in May or a little later. It all depends on weather conditions.

The first harvest from a tree can be received in a year. But at the same time, the fruits themselves will be unformed and small, and also early harvesting may adversely affect the steam bath. He does not have time to form and develop normally. Therefore, at first it is necessary to get rid of the ovaries in the trees until they are 4 years old.

This will make it possible to use all the nutrients from the ground for the development of the trunk and branches, and not to waste them on fruits. A gardener will get a really big harvest from this tree in 4 years.

Flowers are removed from plants as follows:

1. the first year it is necessary to remove all the flowers from the seedling;
2. on the second - 8 flowers;
3. in the third year, 10 flowers should be left.

The apple tree is intended for growth in a midland of the country. It suits the climate where there is a sunny summer and warm winters. If necessary, it can move and big frosts. But we must first prepare it for the winter. In some regions, this variety is grown in warm climates, getting a great harvest.

The variety has its advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages are:

1. plant simplicity;
2. disease resistance;
3. fruits early;
4. maintains big frosts;
5. fruits have a pleasant taste;
6. apples are stored for a long time;
7. brings great harvests;
8. the tree is small in size and does not take up much space in the garden, but also decorates it.

Despite all the advantages, it has disadvantages:

1. the plant bears fruit only for 15 years, after which its use becomes incongruous;
2. looking at high yields, the variety cannot compete with other apple trees, which bring 2 times more yield.

Landing is not difficult. Saplings can be planted both in the spring, and in the fall. To do this, prepare areas that are well lit by the sun and where the groundwater is deep.

It is recommended to plant at a depth of 90 cm. The minimum distance between individual trees should be up to 50 cm. To accelerate the growth of the tree, if space allows on the site, you can make a distance of more than a meter. Between rows it is recommended to leave a distance of 1 m.

The site can not enclose, as the tree is not afraid of strong winds. Also, the plant loves fertile soil, and therefore it is necessary to periodically apply fertilizer there. For planting, it is recommended to choose young saplings on which there are no leaves.

Need to focus on:

• root integrity;
• no rot and damage to the trunk;
• no breaks.

In order for the sapling to settle down better and faster in a new place, it is recommended to plant in stages.

1. Dig a hole that will match the size of the roots of the seedlings.
2. Pour 2-3 kg of organic fertilizer and 100 g of potassium to the bottom.
3. Sprinkle the mixture with earth and pour water over it.
4. Leave the resulting well for 4 weeks.

In accordance with this, pits and trenches for planting need to be prepared in advance. After the required period of time, you can proceed to the landing.

For this it is necessary to straighten the roots of a sapling and lower it into a hole. The soil is poured into the hole in small quantities and at the same time compacted. After complete sleep, the seedling should be tied to a peg and poured with water. So that the moisture does not evaporate quickly, you can drag it with straw or grass from above. At this landing process will be completed.

This variety is unpretentious in care, but it is necessary to follow certain rules in order for the apple tree to bear fruit well. To do this, water the tree three or four times a season, pouring up to 30 liters of water at a time under the root. In the spring it is necessary to feed the plants with organic fertilizer with nitrate. At the time it is recommended to make 12 liters of this composition.

Then you need to produce similar feeding every two weeks. For winter, the trunk of an apple tree is recommended to be wrapped with a hard cloth or rubber to prevent its damage by rodents. In early spring, it is recommended to treat the apple tree with a solution that will prevent the appearance of a coddle moth on the plant.

Moreover, it is not necessary to process from apple scab. Also from the autumn harvesting of fallen leaves can be waived. The barrel can be whitened if damaged parts are observed on it. The basic rule is timely and abundant watering, especially during hot periods.

Since the plant does not need pollinators, it is not recommended to take extra care measures. It is also important to correctly prune long branches. Pruning is done in the spring and at the same time the side branches are shortened so that they have two buds left. Periodically it is recommended to remove the dried bark from the branches. This can be done during the season when there are no leaves on the tree.

Humus is added under the root if desired. It is better to produce this dressing with organic compounds in liquid form. To do this, you can take chicken manure diluted in water in the proportion of 1 kg of litter per 10 liters of water. After that, you need to give the composition to insist two or three days and pour it under the root.

Row spacing should not be treated with fertilizers, but it should be observed that weeds do not grow on them. To do this, they are removed in time, as well as mulching between rows. An ideal option for this is straw. It protects the earth from drying out, it lasts a long time and retains moisture. To prevent the tree from damaging the mouse, it is recommended to sow fragrant plants, such as dill or mint, around it.

To retain moisture in the soil, it is recommended to sprinkle it with freshly cut grass after watering. At the end of the summer watering should be finished. During this period, the gardener is recommended to prepare the tree for the winter. The last watering is carried out before the start of the first frost. At this time, it is recommended to pour 200 liters of water onto one tree.

If the roots are close to the ground and there are severe frosts in the region, it is recommended to sprinkle the area near the trunk with sawdust or foliage from above for the winter. Layer thickness should be within 10 centimeters.

Based on the feedback from novice gardeners, it can be concluded that in most cases they are negative. Often this is due to the fact that novice experts have little information about the characteristics of this variety, and also do not comply with the methods of planting and cultivation.

The rest of the reviews are positive. Such a tree can be found on farms where people grow apples for sale. Also plants are found in private gardens.

For information on how to prune columnar apple trees, see the following video.