Description of the hybrid variety and subspecies of the Anise apple tree, pros and cons and growing rules

The Anis apple tree is considered one of the most common in Russia. The hybrid is grown everywhere, and its main advantage is the taste of apples.

History of selection

It is not known exactly when the Anise variety was developed. But nowadays, a large number of varieties of Anise are found in many areas. The hybrid is especially common in the Volga region.

External characteristics of the variety

Before purchasing a seedling, you need to study the characteristics of the tree. First of all, the height of the trunk and the width of the crown.

Height

The height of the tree is average. The apple tree grows up to 4 m. Depending on the variety, the height of Anise may vary.

Crown width

The crown is medium thick. If you do not monitor the growth of the crown, in a few years it will grow so large that it interferes with other plants.

Description of the species

The description of the type of apple tree includes technical characteristics. For example, winter hardiness, immunity to disease and pollination.

Frost resistance

Winter hardiness is high. There are known cases when apple trees of the Anis variety survived frosts down to -40 degrees.

Immunity to diseases

Disease resistance is average. Anise is susceptible to scab and powdery mildew.

Self-fertility

Anise is a self-fertile variety, so it is not necessary to plant pollinating apple trees nearby.

Pollinability

Despite the fact that Anise does not require pollinating plants in the neighborhood, pollination can be increased if the following varieties are planted nearby:

• Borovinka;
• Bellefleur Chinese;
• July Chernenko.

The distance between apple trees should not be less than 4 m.

Harvest quantity

Productivity is high. The older the tree, the more harvest it produces. On average, up to 100 kg of fruits are harvested from Anise.

Taste and appearance of the fruit

Apples weighing up to 100 g. The pulp is juicy, sweet, with a slight sour taste. The peel is thin, red in color with rich scarlet stripes.Anise apple is very aromatic and tasty.

Lifespan of a tree

Anise's lifespan is about 40 years. Unlike most varieties of apple trees, the peak yield of Anise begins after 20 years of life.

Optimal landing area

The hybrid grows best in the Volga region. Many varieties are grown in Saratov, Penza, Astrakhan and Volgograd. But the hybrid is also suitable for other regions.

Pros and cons of Anise

The advantages of the hybrid include:

• productivity;
• tree lifespan;
• taste of fruits;
• frost resistance.

Among the disadvantages are the small size of apples. Otherwise, the hybrid has no significant disadvantages.

How and where to plant an apple tree

Many gardeners neglect this point, and then complain that their seedlings do not take root. Planting a seedling is one of the most crucial moments.

Good time to disembark

The most favorable period for planting seedlings is autumn. The advantage of autumn planting is that over the winter the seedling will have time to take root in a new place. And in the spring it will begin to grow actively with renewed vigor.

Soil composition

Anise is undemanding to the composition of the soil. The seedling grows well on light fertile soils. It is better to plant an apple tree on black soil, loamy or sandy loam soil.

Choosing a location on the site

It is best to plant an apple tree seedling in a sunny part of the site. Or at least in partial shade. In the shade, the tree will grow poorly, the harvest will be poor, and the fruits will be sour. The distance between other fruit trees is left at least 3 m.

Seating chart

Before planting the seedling in a permanent place, the rhizome is dipped in a liquid clay solution. 2 weeks before planting, dig a hole 1 m deep and 80 cm wide. The top layer of soil is mixed with manure and wood ash and the bottom is covered with it. A stake is driven into the center.After 2 weeks they begin planting. A seedling is placed in the center of the hole and buried in soil. Near the trunk, the earth is lightly compacted. The trunk is tied to a stake. At the end of planting, the seedling is watered generously with warm water.

Caring for young and adult apple trees

By organizing tree care, you can significantly increase productivity. First of all, it is important to pay attention to watering, applying mineral and organic fertilizers and crown formation.

Watering

Watering the apple tree maybe not often. Four times per season is enough.

• The plant is watered for the first time during the formation of buds.
• The second time is during flowering.
• The third watering is carried out during the apple filling period.
• The last time the soil is moistened is in the fall, before preparing the plant for winter.

One mature tree requires 2 to 5 buckets of water. You only need to water with warm water. If you water an apple tree with cold water, it begins to suffer from fungal diseases.

Foliar and root fertilizer

In the first half of the season, nitrogen, urea, ammonium sulfate, and ammonium nitrate are added to the soil at the root. From organic matter, the apple tree is fed with manure, bird droppings and peat. All these fertilizers are applied at the root. In the second half of the season, the apple tree needs phosphorus and potassium.

In addition, the same organic fertilizers are used.

The first feeding is carried out after the leaves bloom. The second time fertilizer is applied during the period of bud formation. Then, when the apple tree begins to bloom. It is also important to feed the plants during the fruiting period. Superphosphate and mineral fertilizers are used as foliar fertilizers. The fertilizer is diluted in water and then sprayed on the tree. Foliar feeding is carried out several times with breaks of 2 weeks.

Crown formation

Spring pruning is aimed at rejuvenating the tree. Young shoots and part of the upper branches are trimmed. Only 3-5 skeletal branches are left. The cut areas are treated with potassium permanganate or brilliant green. In autumn, dry and damaged branches are cut off.

Prevention and control of pests and diseases

In order to prevent insects and diseases, plants are sprayed with Bordeaux mixture, iron sulfate or biological products.

Among the traditional methods, spraying with a soap solution is effective.

Covering and preparing for winter

It is not necessary to cover the apple tree for the winter. But it’s worth mulching the soil around the trunk. Peat, straw or sawdust are used for mulching. The thickness of the mulch is at least 15 cm. You also need to cover the lower part of the trunk with durable material. Very often in winter, mice gnaw on the bark of an apple tree.

Varieties and description of subspecies

There are several varieties of Anise. Each variety has a number of characteristics.

Striped

Characterized by a spreading crown. The fruits are round in shape. Productivity is high. The apples are medium in size, weighing from 70 to 95 g. The fruits are easy to transport and last a long time after harvesting.

Sverdlovsky

Belongs to late varieties. Fruiting occurs 2-3 years after planting the seedling. The peel of the fruit is yellow with a red blush. The average weight of apples is 100 g. High winter hardiness and productivity.

Purple

It is distinguished by large fruits of a rich purple hue.

Pink

In terms of characteristics, it is not much different from ordinary anise.

Scarlet

The tree is tall, the crown is spreading. Apples are green in color with a scarlet blush. The taste of the pulp is sweet and sour with a rich apple aroma.The harvest ripening period occurs in the second half of August.