Description of the Daria apple tree variety, growing features, pros and cons, yield

There has always been close attention to plants that bear fruit in the early period, since by the end of summer there is an abundance of fruit, and at the beginning of it, lovers of fresh fruit have nothing to please themselves with, except for purchased products. The need for fruits rich in vitamins occurs earlier than the main crops have time to ripen, which is why the apple tree with the consonant name Daria is in high demand among gardeners.

Description of the apple tree variety Daria

To become familiar with this plant, you need to find out detailed descriptions of the variety. It is distinguished by the following characteristic features:

1. The apple tree bears fruit 2-3 years after young seedlings are planted in open ground.
2. The tree grows small (the approximate height of this species is within three meters).
3. The variety is characterized by a lush crown, with an abundance of thick leaves directed towards the top of the crown.
4. The fruits themselves are large (the average weight of an apple is 120-150 grams), and they often grow in whole clusters.
5. This variety is characterized by rapid growth (by average standards, the tree grows 10 centimeters annually).

This variety of apple tree received its name from domestic gardeners. Initially bred in the USA, the culture had, instead of a name, a characteristic number - DA 6517.

This variety of apple trees needs to be grown in an open space, where there is no congestion of other massive trees, since Daria loves sunlight and moisture (if you plant the seedlings in the shade, then there is a chance that they will catch the disease and then develop slowly).

Pros and cons of the variety

The Daria apple tree variety has both positive qualities and disadvantages. Let's consider the main advantages of this culture:

• early fruit ripening;
• the abundance of the harvest;
• disease resistance;
• beautiful tree shape;
• resistance to low temperatures;
• small plant dimensions;
• early fertility.

As already mentioned, this variety is distinguished by early flowering. After planting, a young tree can begin to bloom and bear fruit in the second or third year. However, there are also disadvantages: the tree loves an abundance of sunlight; in order to harvest a bountiful harvest, it is necessary to care for the seedling; If the apple tree is affected by scab, it must be dealt with immediately, or the plant will die.

If the young tree does not receive proper care, then subsequently the apple tree will not be able to bear fruit abundantly, and the fruits will also be characterized by small size and the presence of irregular shapes and sores.

Ripening and fruiting

Immediately after planting the seedling in the ground, this variety of apples quickly begins to develop. Every year, a young tree will gain 10 centimeters in growth (sometimes more). However, when the growth reaches three meters, the growth rate stops. This variety is distinguished by the following characteristic fruiting characteristics:

• ripe fruits have the correct shape;
• The color of the crop is yellow-green, with a red blush;
• the fruits ripen in July (in comparison with other varieties - early ripening);
• despite early ripeness, apples continue to hang on the tree and do not fall;
• The fruits are distinguished by the possibility of long-term storage;
• the young tree begins to bloom in the second year after planting;
• A bountiful harvest is obtained 2-3 years after planting the seedling.

Ripe fruits of this variety have moderate sweetness and a sour taste, which increases the demand for these fruits among both sweet and sour lovers.

When a young tree blooms for the first time, it is recommended to remove the blooms, this will increase fertility the next year (usually after this, ripe fruits are present on the apple tree in whole bunches).

Frost resistance and diseases

This breed of apple tree was specially bred to resist modern diseases. Let's consider information about how this variety tolerates low temperatures and diseases:

• the fruits are resistant to low temperatures and are stored well in the refrigerator;
• the tree itself is not damaged by frost, however, it is recommended to cover young seedlings when cold weather sets in;
• an adult tree easily tolerates frosts and sub-zero air temperatures;
• almost all known diseases are not dangerous for this variety, since it was bred with the expectation of resisting ailments;
• In order for a young tree to grow strong and not be susceptible to disease, it must be planted separately so that there is an abundance of sunlight.

The only thing that can attack seedlings and fragile trees is scab, but this disease is not terrible for Daria apple trees if there is good natural light and a sufficient amount of water.

Typically, trees of this variety are planted in pre-prepared soil that has been previously fertilized.

Growing climate

Despite the fact that the Daria apple tree was brought from the warm states of America, this breed grows well in the middle zone. Let's consider the optimal conditions for growth:

1. Requires a moderate climate.
2. Moderate amount of precipitation.
3. The presence of a large amount of sunlight.
4. Average temperature indicators (during the year - from -20 to +20 degrees).
5. No strong wind.

If such indicators are present, then the apple tree grows at a rapid pace and after two or three seasons begins to bear fruit abundantly.

Despite the fact that the tree loves space and sunshine, it is not recommended to plant it away from larger plants, since the small size of apple trees does not allow them to easily withstand strong gusts of wind.