Description of the apple tree
The variety is distinguished by large fruits, the weight of which can reach up to 180 grams. The description states that they have a variable shape - from round to conical.
The skin of apples is smooth and thin, slightly oily, with a sufficient number of white dots. The fruits have a green color that smoothly turns into a beautiful blush. Apple pulp is very juicy and has a pleasant dessert aroma. The fruit tastes sweet, with a slight, subtle sourness.
Apples have excellent transportability - in cool weather conditions they can be stored for up to three months. The tree has a high yield - up to 170 kg can be harvested from one. The apple tree also tolerates winter well - down to -35 degrees.
The plant resists diseases well and is not affected by viruses and fungi. Can be used in various regions of the middle zone.
Description and characteristics of the Rosemary apple tree variety, in which regions it bears fruit best
Rosemary is a late-autumn dessert variety. It is still not known who exactly produced this species. Some scientists have suggested that it appeared by sowing the seeds of Antonovka, which it resembles in some of its properties. In Russia, the Rosemary apple tree is common in the Middle Volga region and in the middle zone.
Description of the apple tree
The variety is distinguished by large fruits, the weight of which can reach up to 180 grams. The description states that they have a variable shape - from round to conical.
The skin of apples is smooth and thin, slightly oily, with a sufficient number of white dots. The fruits have a green color that smoothly turns into a beautiful blush. Apple pulp is very juicy and has a pleasant dessert aroma. The fruit tastes sweet, with a slight, subtle sourness.
Apples have excellent transportability - in cool weather conditions they can be stored for up to three months. The tree has a high yield - up to 170 kg can be harvested from one. The apple tree also tolerates winter well - down to -35 degrees.
The plant resists diseases well and is not affected by viruses and fungi. Can be used in various regions of the middle zone.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages include the following points:
- large fruits;
- big harvest;
- tolerates frost well;
- perfectly stored;
- not susceptible to fungi.
It is believed that this apple tree is one of the most delicious growing in Russia. It has only one drawback - it is not an early species. But the fruits are stored in a cool place for 2-3 months.
Characteristics of the variety
When young, the tree is medium-sized. It has dense branching and a rounded crown. The shoots are strongly drooping and thick. The leaves of the tree are also strongly drooping and large in size.
Regions of distribution
Apple trees can be grown in the Moscow region, as well as other areas of the middle zone. Also suitable for growing in the middle Volga region.
Subspecies of apple tree Rosemary
There are two subspecies of apple trees - White and Russian. The first has a mostly white color, the second has a bright, more pronounced pink spot. However, this is not the only main difference between the subspecies. The Russian variety, produced, as the name suggests, in Russia, is more adapted to cold weather and tolerates frost better. But the white variety is more southern - because of this, it initially became widespread in the Crimea, and then in other southern countries.
It is known that the white variety originally appeared in Italy.
Nevertheless, both the first and second subspecies are distinguished by excellent taste. And the high yield of both the White and Russian varieties pleases most gardeners.
Reviews from gardeners
What reviews do gardeners leave about the Rosemary apple tree variety? Most claim that the apple tree is resistant to various pests and diseases, such as fungus.
Alexander, 55 years old: “Since I started buying the apple tree, I still haven’t sprayed it with anything. Although I regularly treat other garden trees twice a year.”
Many gardeners praise the taste of the apple tree, pointing out that it is one of the most delicious and sweet varieties.
Elena, 33 years old: “This is one of my favorite varieties. We make jam from it and use it as a snack - the apples practically do not sour and the grandchildren love them very much.”
Gardeners have no complaints about storing apples.
Ivan, 68 years old: “We have a small cellar at our dacha. We store the apples right there all winter, wrapped in paper. The fruits tolerate winter well and even in cool weather we can enjoy a wonderful taste.”
As you can see, the Rosemary variety is beautiful from all sides. It is this one that is one of the most beloved apple trees, after perhaps only Antonovka.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages include the following points:
- large fruits;
- big harvest;
- tolerates frost well;
- perfectly stored;
- not susceptible to fungi.
It is believed that this apple tree is one of the most delicious growing in Russia. It has only one drawback - it is not an early species. But the fruits are stored in a cool place for 2-3 months.
Characteristics of the variety
When young, the tree is medium-sized. It has dense branching and a rounded crown. The shoots are strongly drooping and thick. The leaves of the tree are also strongly drooping and large in size.
Regions of distribution
Apple trees can be grown in the Moscow region, as well as other areas of the middle zone. Also suitable for growing in the middle Volga region.
Subspecies of apple tree Rosemary
There are two subspecies of apple trees - White and Russian. The first has a mostly white color, the second has a bright, more pronounced pink spot. However, this is not the only main difference between the subspecies. The Russian variety, produced, as the name suggests, in Russia, is more adapted to cold weather and tolerates frost better. But the white variety is more southern - because of this, it initially became widespread in the Crimea, and then in other southern countries.
It is known that the white variety originally appeared in Italy.
Nevertheless, both the first and second subspecies are distinguished by excellent taste. And the high yield of both the White and Russian varieties pleases most gardeners.
Apple tree subspecies
There are two subspecies of the Rosemary apple tree: White and Russian. They have common features and differences:
- Rosemary White is named after the color of the main cover. This variety is not resistant to cold weather and is more common in the southern regions.
- Russian rosemary has a bright and distinct pink spot on the skin. This variety is distinguished by its hardiness and tolerates low temperatures and even severe frosts. The Russian variety is sometimes also called Red, due to the peculiarity of its color.
However, both of these varieties are distinguished by good immunity, high yield and excellent taste of the fruit.
Apple variety Rosemary White.
Reviews from gardeners
What reviews do gardeners leave about the Rosemary apple tree variety? Most claim that the apple tree is resistant to various pests and diseases, such as fungus.
Alexander, 55 years old: “Since I started buying the apple tree, I still haven’t sprayed it with anything. Although I regularly treat other garden trees twice a year.”
Many gardeners praise the taste of the apple tree, pointing out that it is one of the most delicious and sweet varieties.
Elena, 33 years old: “This is one of my favorite varieties. We make jam from it and use it as a snack - the apples practically do not sour and the grandchildren love them very much.”
Gardeners have no complaints about storing apples.
Ivan, 68 years old: “We have a small cellar at our dacha. We store the apples right there all winter, wrapped in paper. The fruits tolerate winter well and even in cool weather we can enjoy a wonderful taste.”
As you can see, the Rosemary variety is beautiful from all sides. It is this one that is one of the most beloved apple trees, after perhaps only Antonovka.
Features of apple tree care
In addition to basic maintenance procedures, the tree needs cleanliness around the tree trunk. After each watering, the top layer of soil is loosened. Be sure to weed from weeds.
Watering
For rosemary, 3 waterings per season are enough; during drought, the amount of irrigation is increased. The first watering is carried out before flowering, spending up to 30 liters of water in the furrow of the trunk circle.
The second moistening is necessary for high-quality fruit laying; 30–40 liters of water will be required under the tree. The last moisture-recharging watering is needed in the fall after harvesting the fruits. Up to 50 liters of water are poured into the tree trunk circle.
Trimming
The apple tree forms a dense crown, which needs annual thinning. In the first years, all branches competing with the central shoot and the base of the frame are removed. Lateral fruiting branches are shortened by 5-6 buds, restraining growth.
Every spring and autumn, sanitary pruning is carried out, removing weak, broken and incorrectly growing shoots. The lateral growths of skeletal branches are also removed, leaving only 1-2 promising ones.
Important!
If the sun's rays do not penetrate through the branches to the fruits, they will significantly lose their taste.
Apple tree fertilizer
Rosemary responds better to organic fertilizers, but it is not advisable to overdo it with them. In addition, you need to remember that fresh manure or droppings burn the roots of the plant.
In the spring, before flowering, apply liquid root feeding with mullein infusion diluted with water 1:10. After flowering, feeding with herbal infusion, preferably from nettle, leaf by leaf, will be useful. In the fall, the soil, depleted of fruiting, needs to be recharged for future harvests. 4 kg of compost and a glass of wood ash are added to the tree trunk circle per 1 m².
Description and characteristics of the tree
The tree is vigorous and has a round or pyramidal crown. The branches are thick and strong, the color of the bark is brown. The foliage is oval-elongated, pubescent at the bottom, light green. The leaf blades are dotted with veins.
The fruits are in the shape of an elongated cone or round, weighing 100–200 g. Both varieties are light green in color, becoming covered with a streaked blush as they ripen. A waxy coating is clearly visible on the thick peel. The taste is sweet with a slight sour note, the aroma is very pronounced, apple-spicy.
Pollination, fruiting and ripening period
For pollination, varieties with similar flowering periods (second half of May) and fruiting periods are selected. For example, Renet champagne, Boyken. Rosemary begins to actively bear fruit 8–10 years after planting. The productive period lasts about 10 years. Ripening time is September.
Features of planting an apple tree
To obtain a high-quality harvest, the tree must be provided with the most suitable conditions.
Favorable growing conditions
In regions with long winters, planting is carried out in the autumn; in the southern regions it is preferable to plant in the spring. During the spring procedure, the soil should be warmed up to +6...+8°C.
The apple tree shows the best productivity on light, loose, fertile soils. The soil must have good drainage capacity, since the tree cannot tolerate stagnant moisture.
For the same reason, it is not advisable to locate underground sources closer than 2 m to the soil surface. Good lighting is a prerequisite for the predominance of sweetness in the taste.
Planting stages
The root system of seedlings is soaked in water a couple of hours before the procedure. When planting several trees, the distance between the holes is left 4-5 m. When digging a hole, the upper layer of garden soil is set aside, and the lower layer is mixed with fertilizers.
Add to the bucket of earth:
- 4 kg of compost;
- 1 kg of peat;
- 1 kg of sand (except sandy soils);
- 200 g wood ash;
- 30 g superphosphate.
A hole for planting is dug 80 cm deep and of the same diameter . A nutrient mixture is placed at the bottom, forming a 30 cm mound. Two pegs are driven in at the edges of the hill to support the plant, and a seedling is placed in the center of the hill.
Root shoots should be smooth and straightened. When filling with soil, you need to monitor the height of the root collar; it should be 2-3 cm above the soil level. The soil is compacted, “expelling” air voids, and watering is carried out with two buckets of water.
Landing Features
Its further development directly depends on how the seedling is planted. Therefore, it is necessary to provide him with all conditions.
Preparing a hole for planting an apple tree.
Favorable growing conditions
Depending on the climatic region in which the seedling will be planted, the planting date may also change. If these are southern regions, then it is better to postpone planting to spring, and in the northern regions - to autumn.
In order for the apple tree to feel comfortable, it is necessary to provide it with several conditions. These include:
- a place protected from strong gusts of wind;
- light and fertile soil;
- remoteness of groundwater;
- sun illumination from all sides.
If these requirements are met, the seedling will quickly adapt and grow.
Planting stages
After a place has been chosen and a seedling has been purchased, you can proceed directly to planting:
- The roots of the seedling should be placed in water several hours before planting.
- The pit must be prepared in advance by adding compost, peat, superphosphate and wood ash.
- Place the seedling in the center of the hole, straighten the roots and sprinkle with soil.
- Compact, water and make sure that the root neck is above the ground level.
These few steps will help you plant your Rosemary apple tree correctly and provide incentive for continued healthy growth.
Apple tree planting diagram.
Tree diseases and their control
The variety is not prone to diseases, showing enviable resistance. This fact is reinforced by preventive treatments with fungicides.
The apple tree is more concerned about pests, which insecticides help fight:
- "Akarin" destroys the codling moth and moth, as well as their offspring. For spraying, prepare an aqueous solution in a ratio of 8 ml/1 l.
- "Inta-vir" is effective against aphids and leaf-eating caterpillars. Spraying is carried out with a solution in the proportion of 1 tablet per 10 liters of water.
- "Confidor" helps against scale insects. The treatment is carried out by spraying the drug in a ratio of 1 ml/5 l of water.
Harvest collection, storage and transportability
Apples are harvested in September and are fully ripened by November. Thanks to the dense peel, the fruit can withstand transportation without losing its presentation. The winter variety is perfectly stored for 3-4 months, according to some reviews, until spring.
Fruits collected with the stalk, according to the recommendations of gardeners, are wrapped in wax paper (each). Boxes with fruit are placed in a dark, dry place with a temperature from 0°C to +2°C. The maximum permissible humidity is 85%.
The Rosemary variety will be appreciated by both experienced farmers and beginners in gardening. It is not difficult to grow, and its taste and yield are beyond praise.
