Description and characteristics of the Chudnoye apple tree, variety yield and cultivation

Among the abundance of fruit crops, one must definitely highlight the Wonderful apple tree, which is distinguished by many characteristics that will certainly appeal to beginners and experienced gardeners. The tree will easily take root even in the harsh Siberian conditions and will certainly delight you with the harvest.

History of the selection of the Chudnoe apple tree

The variety is grateful to the Chelyabinsk Research Institute for its breeding. The goal set by scientists is to obtain a tree that will not be afraid of the harsh Ural conditions. The varieties Uralskoye Severnoye and Eliza Rathke were used for crossing. Chudnoye is a relatively new variety, appearing at the end of the last century.

Description of the variety

Wonderful has many positive features, which are better to know in advance. Armed with the necessary knowledge, you will be able to cope with care with ease.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Wonderful apple tree has many advantages that will certainly please gardeners. Among the advantages of the variety:

• endurance;
• fruiting even in harsh conditions;
• excellent taste of apples;
• precociousness;
• resistance to diseases;
• compactness.

Of the shortcomings, there is only one - short storage time.

Dimensions of an adult tree

Wonderful - a dwarf tree. The height of an adult tree does not exceed 2.5 m. Apple trees grown on dwarf rootstocks are much lower - up to one and a half meters.

The dwarf apple tree has a crown of up to 3 m. The branches are located horizontally to the ground, spreading above the ground itself.

Features of the root system

The root system of the Chudnoe apple tree is compact, does not exceed 3 m in diameter. In old trees it can grow up to 5 m.

Diseases and pests

Chudnoe is a variety that is resistant to the most common diseases of fruit crops. A few preventive treatments are enough to prevent the tree from being affected by rot, scab, and powdery mildew. Pests also rarely settle on the variety.

Typically, chemicals are used for treatments; prevention will protect the plant from insects.

Winter hardiness

Crossing winter-hardy apple trees has made it possible to obtain a variety that can easily withstand harsh winters without shelter. A large amount of snow will only be beneficial; a snowdrift will allow the tree to easily withstand frost.

Features of cultivation in the regions

Wonderful is recommended to be grown in different regions of Russia, even those with harsh climatic conditions. The variety has also gained popularity in Belarus and the Baltic countries.

Harvest

The distinctive characteristics of the variety are regular fruiting (the apple tree has no rest period) and high yield. From one tree you can collect up to 85 kg. The average weight of the fetus is 180 g.

Self-fertility

For fruiting, it is not necessary to place pollinators nearby - the variety is partially self-fertile. Other apple trees are recommended to be used only for active fruit set and increased yield.

Pollinator varieties

The Bratchud and Anis Sverdlovsky varieties have proven themselves to be the most effective pollinators. She also showed herself well apple tree mundane.

Bloom

Flowering begins at the end of April, in cold regions - in May. The flowering period is extended and often lasts up to several weeks.

Fruit ripening

The Chudnaya apple tree is considered a medium-ripening variety. The first wave of the harvest is in early August. Fruiting lasts almost until September.

Fruit storage

Storage is short-term. If you use a cellar or refrigerator, you will be able to preserve the fruits until almost mid-autumn.

Cyclicity of fruiting

The Chudnoye apple tree bears fruit regularly. Trees have no rest breaks. The only thing is that the number of fruits may decrease slightly, but supplementary feeding will come to the rescue.

Tasting taste of apples

The taste of apples is excellent - sweet pulp with a pleasant hint of acid. A pleasant aftertaste remains. The pulp is juicy and finely grained.

How to plant and grow an apple tree correctly

In growing the Wonderful apple tree, a lot depends on proper planting and adherence to agricultural techniques, which should be studied in advance.

Choosing a location on the site

It is important to choose the most suitable place for the apple tree. It is recommended to plant Wonderful in the sunniest area. The tree is not afraid of drafts, so even planting in an open place will not harm the plant.

Required soil composition

The dwarf likes light soils, so before planting in the hole it is recommended to add:

• several handfuls of clean river sand;
• rotted compost;
• light forest soil;
• garden soil.

As a fertilizer, it is better to add a little superphosphate.

Step-by-step process of planting seedlings

Pour a low mound of soil into the prepared hole with a diameter of at least half a meter. Place the seedling, be sure to straighten the roots. Fill with small portions of soil, trying to fill all the voids between the root shoots. Be sure to finish with abundant watering (at least a bucket per seedling) and mulching.

Features of seasonal care

In spring, apply organic fertilizer to the plant. If necessary, remove shoots that have frozen over the winter or are damaged by the wind. Monitor for pests and diseases in the summer. Despite the tree’s resistance to infections and insects, it cannot be done without preventive treatment. It's better to use chemicals.

In the fall you will have to carry out sanitary treatment. No fertilizing or watering is required.

Soil care

Caring for the soil will not be difficult. You will need to remove weeds that take moisture and nutrients from the tree, and monitor the humidity.Watering should be done weekly, especially in hot summer.

Loosening

Before watering, be sure to loosen the soil surface. Do not penetrate too deeply; there is a risk of damaging the root shoots located near the surface. If you put a layer of mulch in advance, loosening will have to be done much less often.

Fertilizer

The Wonderful apple tree loves organic fertilizers. It is not necessary to prepare a solution of mullein; it is enough to add a layer of nutritious mulch from compost or humus. Together with rainwater, the elements necessary for the tree will certainly penetrate into the soil.

Preventative treatment

In the spring, it is necessary to carry out preventive irrigation of the apple tree against diseases and pests. Chemicals are usually used. Use drugs with high concentrations of copper against diseases. Topaz is used against insects. Timely removal of fallen leaves, in which larvae or bacteria often hide, will help protect against pests and diseases.

Trimming

In the first year after planting, the main trunk is removed at a height of slightly more than half a meter from the ground. In subsequent years, remove shoots that are too long or thick. Be sure to carry out sanitary pruning.

Protection from frost and rodents

It is not necessary to protect the plant from frost; the apple tree tolerates low temperatures well. Only in cold regions is it recommended to wrap the trunk and put an additional layer of mulch. Use a special mesh to keep rodents out. If there are a lot of apple trees, it is better to build a low fence that will protect the trees.

The Chudnoe apple tree is an excellent choice for gardeners who plan to grow a compact garden with generously fruiting trees.For a little attention, the variety will certainly delight you with a harvest of juicy, crisp apples, which are recommended for use in canning, preparing delicious desserts, and eating fresh.