In which regions is it better to grow a bush apple tree of the Crumb variety, description and reviews of gardeners
Many gardeners are interested in growing compact apple varieties. At the same time, the bush variety of Apple trees of the Little Tiny is popular, which is distinguished by the yield and taste of the fruits.
Description of the apple tree Tiny
It is necessary to familiarize yourself with the description of the plant in advance to find out its features. A distinctive feature of the variety is the height of the tree, which grows up to 50-55 cm. The plant is covered with small branches that are capable of taking root in places of contact with the soil. The fruits of such an apple tree are of medium size and grow to 80-90 grams. They have a pleasant taste and juiciness.
Gardeners are advised to grow Crumbs in regions with warm climates, since the plant does not tolerate frost. This is due to a weakened root system that stops functioning due to frost.
Pros and cons of the variety
Every gardener who is going to plant a Crumb on his site should know its positive and negative sides.
Among the main advantages of apples are the following:
- attractiveness and compactness of the bush, which allows it to be grown in small gardens;
- pleasant taste and juiciness of ripe apples;
- the versatility of fruits, thanks to which they are used for cooking and preservation;
- scab protection.
There are far fewer disadvantages than advantages. The main disadvantage of the apple tree is considered its poor tolerance to low temperatures.
Main characteristics
To get a good harvest, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of the Crumb.
Dimensions
The size of the trees is considered a distinctive feature of the variety, since even adult plants do not grow to more than 55 cm. Therefore, this apple tree is suitable only for lovers of compact dwarf trees.
Yield
Gardeners attribute the Crumb to the high-yielding varieties of apples. 3-4 buckets of ripe fruits are collected from one tree. To increase yields, it is recommended to grow the plant in a greenhouse environment.
The frequency of fruiting
Planted apple trees bear fruit two years after planting on the site. Every gardener who has planted such apples collects the ripe crop once a year, in the first half of August.
Winter hardiness
The producers who sell the Crumb claim that it tolerates freezing. However, gardeners' reviews say the opposite, as they complain about poor frost resistance.
It is not recommended to grow such apples in the open field in the northern regions.
Disease resistance
Trees are reliably protected from common diseases that affect apple trees. However, experienced gardeners still recommend regular prophylaxis to further protect plants from pests and pathologies.
Fruit assessment
The crumb does not differ in large fruits, since their weight reaches 80-100 grams. They are covered with a dense yellowish skin, under which there is a fragrant and juicy white pulp.
Spread
The cultivation of the variety should be carried out by residents of the southern regions, in which the temperature is suitable for growing apple trees. However, such trees are planted in other regions where the air temperature is often above zero.
What are the subspecies?
There are three types of crumbs: creeping, bush and dwarf plants. The latter are suitable for beginners, since they are unpretentious in care and do not need shaping. Shrub plants will have to be pruned regularly as they grow quickly. Creeping apples will have to be tied to supports so that the fruits do not rot on the ground.
Gardeners reviews
Antonina: “I have been growing Crumbs in the garden for more than three years. Of course, at first there were difficulties with young trees, which froze over in winter. However, by the spring the situation improves and the plant begins to grow normally. "
Andrey: “First I planted an apple tree on the street and immediately regretted it. The plant did not even survive the first winter and died. I had to install a greenhouse on the site for the trees to grow normally. "
Conclusion
The Apple tree of Tiny is considered the most productive and compact variety. Before planting it, you need to study the characteristics of the variety and its differences from other types of apples.
