Description and main characteristics of the Solntsedar apple tree and recommended growing regions
The art of horticulture is a complex thing that requires a lot of work and effort. But in the end it pays off with interest as soon as a person harvests the crop. If you have your own garden or vegetable garden, you can independently choose what will grow there: someone plants vegetables, fruits, berries, someone is content with only flowers and a couple of trees. But there is something that can be found in any garden, regardless of its size - this is an apple tree. The Solntsedar apple tree is one of the favorite crops not only for gardeners, but also for consumers.
Description of the variety
However, before deciding on this type of apple, it is worth reading the description to make sure that these fruits really fit. The apples of the Solntsedar variety have a rounded, slightly flattened shape. Sweet and sour to taste, with a tart aftertaste. The skin is thin, glossy, with a light waxy bloom of a pale cream color. At the same time, on most of the apple surface, a bright red blush makes the fruits visually attractive. The consistency of the pulp is slightly porous, white, with light red streaks.
The tree itself is not tall, usually no more than 3 meters. The crown is spreading. Apple trees Solntsedar belong to the summer species - the ripening of the fruits begins in early August. You need to pick fruits in a timely manner - they quickly fall off.
Pros and cons of apple tree
Apples of this variety have a number of advantages:
- taste qualities;
- easily survives low temperatures;
- brings a large amount of harvest;
- the size of the tree for easy maintenance.
But as with all other species, it was not without its drawbacks:
- inability to self-pollination;
- susceptibility to many diseases;
- short shelf life of fruits;
- the frequency of fruiting in adult crops.
Characteristics of the Solntsedar variety
To finally decide whether this type of apple is suitable for growing in the garden, you need to familiarize yourself with the main characteristics.
Dimensions
As mentioned above, the tree is medium in size with a wide crown. The height is rarely more than three meters. If you do not form tree branches, then the span of the crown can also reach 3 meters. If necessary, apple trees of this type can also be grown in bush form.
Fruits are small in size, the average weight of one apple is from 80 to 110 grams. This amount is ideal for consuming whole fruits.
Yield
For such a modest size, the yield is high - about 100 kilograms of apples can be harvested from one mature tree (from 7 years).Apples begin to ripen by the beginning of August, and the main thing here is not to be late, as the fruits quickly crumble. And the shelf life of such fruits is shorter.
The frequency of fruiting
If a decision is made to plant the Solntsedar apple tree, then to get the result you need to be patient. The first fruits are obtained only in the 4-5th year of the life of the tree, and a bountiful harvest no earlier than 7 years later. Older trees may produce crops irregularly.
Winter hardiness
The sunflower has excellent winter hardiness - trees can withstand temperatures up to minus 40 degrees. Even young apple trees of this variety do not need additional insulation. The main condition is to try to plant the tree in the most sunlit place.
Disease resistance
Unfortunately, the Solntsedar apple trees are poorly resistant to diseases and pests. The most common diseases:
- scab;
- mealy wasp;
- fruit rot;
- milky shine.
To protect the tree, it is necessary to spray it with a special solution in time. Whitewashing the apple tree trunk will help to resist pests.
Fruit assessment
Ripe fruits contain:
- sugar from 10% to 12.5%;
- titratable acids 0.86%;
- dry matter from 12% to 16%;
- ascorbic acid 11.5 to 24 milligrams;
- P-active substances from 170 to 270 milligrams.
The best regions to grow
The continental climate is suitable for growing these apples. The variety was bred in the Urals, which made it possible to achieve excellent winter hardiness, so you can plant Solntsedar almost everywhere. The main thing is to provide the tree with maximum sunlight and water in dry weather.
Variety subspecies
There are 2 options for growing this apple variety:
- Seedling - more resistant to scab and begins to bear fruit abundantly already in the 4th year of life.
- Creeping on the ground. It will be obtained by planting a seedling at an angle or bending branches to the ground.
Reviews about apple
Vasily, Yekaterinburg: “Several years ago we planted the Solntsedar apple tree - we are satisfied. It bears fruit regularly, there were no problems with wintering. The taste is amazing. As a result, we planted several more trees. ”
Valentina, Moscow: “We read the reviews and decided to plant this apple variety, but it did not suit us. We rarely go to the dacha, once we arrived - all the apples on the ground. This species is for those who can regularly monitor the harvest. "
Yuri, St. Petersburg: “We really like apples both in taste and in size. The only negative is that you have to make an effort so that the trees do not get sick. But the work pays off - the apples are juicy, beautiful. And the fact that a short shelf life is not a problem. What we have not eaten - let us process it. "
