Thanks to the labors of breeders, domestic gardeners have the opportunity to grow juicy fruits not only in the southern part of the country of Russia, but in the central and even northern. The apple tree Winter Beauty is a great example of this. This variety is found in almost all regions of Russia and is rightfully considered the most popular hybrid.

History of appearance

The hybrid owes its appearance to the breeder Evgeny Kamendrovsky. The agronomist decided to cross two fruit varieties: Red Delicious and Antonovka Obyknovennaya. As a result, an apple variety with unique characteristics was obtained, which has many advantages, no significant shortcomings were found.

To distribute this variety of fruit trees among domestic gardeners, the novice breeder had to seek help from the famous agronomist Viktor Suslov. The latter, in his book "The Encyclopedia of the Best Varieties of Fruit Trees", paid a lot of attention to the hybrid, considering it the best among the available ones. This ultimately influenced the popularity of the variety.

Important! The hybrid is suitable for growing in the Central and Northwest regions of the country.

Characteristics of an apple hybrid

Apple tree Beauty of Moscow

Apple-tree Russian Beauty is the second name of the fruit, which can be found among agronomists. How did the variety deserve such a flattering name? Of course, the correct geometric shape of the fruit. Elongated conical apples are of medium or large size, and the chemical composition is entirely composed of nutrients and vitamins.

The weight of one fruit can be 170-200 grams or more. In very rare cases, specimens weighing up to 0.4 kg are found. The apples are yellow-green in color with a bright purple blush. Subcutaneous points are not visible. The skin is smooth and pleasantly oily to the touch.

The snow-white pulp of the fruit has a fine-grained consistency. The density is average. Apples contain a lot of juice. The straight stalk is of the usual size. The taste is sweet and sour, the experts' assessment is 4.5 points. Moderate apple aroma.

Apple tree Winter Beauty (fruit appearance)

Apple tree Beauty is medium-sized, grows up to 6 meters. Spreading crown, conical round shape. Skeletal main branches grow to the trunk at a 60 ° angle, while looking bare. Deciduous density is moderate.

The hybrid is fast growing. The first apples can be obtained as early as 5 years after planting. The yield is abundant - up to 150 kg can be obtained from one tree. This variety belongs to the late winter varieties of apple trees. The first crop is harvested at the end of September. Moreover, he can lie until the beginning of winter, and in the freezer until the beginning of spring.

Description of the apple tree Winter Beauty can be supplemented with a character that is still resistant to frost. The tree can withstand cold temperatures down to -34 ° C, which makes it able to survive wintering in the northern region of the country. Gardeners describe the apple tree as an unpretentious tree.

Planting a varietal tree

Plum Volzhskaya Beauty

The best time to plant a seedling is autumn, when there are 3-4 weeks left before the first frost. During this period, the circulation of fluid in the tree almost stops, which allows it to survive the winter well.

Planting an apple tree consists of the following stages:

  • Seedling selection. Better to choose from a local manufacturer. In this case, it is worth paying close attention to its roots. They should not be damaged, covered with mold or rot;
  • Choosing a landing site.In the garden for a hybrid, you need to choose the place that gets a lot of sun. However, it should not be wet. Groundwater should not pass more than 2.5 meters;
  • Preparing the pit, which is prepared a few weeks before the day of planting the seedling. Dig a hole 60x60 cm in size, in depth it is about 0.5 m;
  • The dug earth is divided into unequal parts. The smaller one is mixed with fertilizers, for example: 1 kg of superphosphate, 0.2 kg of potassium, several buckets of humus or wood ash. This part of the soil is poured back into the pit, but so that a mound forms;
  • Planting a seedling. After a couple of weeks, the tree is planted in a hole, while straightening its roots. Then they dump it with the remaining earth. The root collar should protrude 10-20 cm above the ground level;
  • Peg installation. The seedling must be tied up for support;
  • Abundant watering.

Planting seedlings

Follow-up tree care

Sweet winter pumpkin

The hybrid does not require special care for itself. The same manipulations are performed on it as on ordinary apple trees, namely:

  • Regular watering. It is performed every week with one bucket of water, morning and evening. At the same time, the roots cannot be poured, otherwise they may rot;
  • Loosening of the soil and cleaning of weeds, which are performed as needed;
  • Top dressing. The tree is fertilized every three months: in the spring they use ammonium nitrate (40 grams per 10 liters of water), in the summer - phosphorus-potassium fertilizers (0.3 kg per 1 m²), and in the fall - horse humus (3 kg per 1 m²). If the tree is old, then furrows are made around its trunk, into which top dressing is poured, and earth is poured on top;
  • Pruning apple trees. Performed every spring. The branches are cut by one third, leaving certain buds, and the rest are removed. This is necessary for the correct formation of the crown. Old branches, which are 4-5 years old, are best removed completely for the appearance of new shoots. The first flowers on the hybrid are completely removed;
  • Crop rationing. It is necessary to ensure that many fruits are not tied on one branch, otherwise they will subsequently become smaller.

Important! During flowering and drought periods, the apple tree may need additional watering.

The advantages and disadvantages of culture

Any variety has its advantages and disadvantages. The Winter Beauty hybrid has the following advantages:

  • large uniform fruits;
  • good tasting score - 4.5 points;
  • long shelf life (until the beginning of winter);
  • high frost resistance (withstands temperatures up to -34 ° C);
  • good resistance to scab and other diseases.

No significant flaws in the culture were identified.

Remember! In the absence of proper care, the fruit of a hybrid may shrink. This is especially true when the tree is not cut in the spring and the yield on the branches is not normalized.

For a good harvest to always make you happy, you need to carefully fulfill a number of conditions. Firstly, choose the right seedling, secondly, plant it in the ground correctly and on time, and thirdly, do not forget to take care of it. The algorithm of actions is simple, it will bring tasty and beautiful fruits to a caring gardener.