A traditional Russian apple orchard is a vast space filled with majestic trees. They spread their branches widely, covering the ground with shadow. Because of this, it is pleasant to walk under them, but it is impossible to use the ground for any other planting.
In the meantime, gardeners are trying to use the land to its maximum benefit.Together with the tendency to simplify the gardener’s work, this has led to an increase in the popularity of columnar apple trees in general, and the Yesenia variety in particular.
Description of the variety
Like other varieties of plants bred artificially, the Yesenia apple tree is unpretentious and quite viable with proper care. For kindness and hard work, already in the second year after planting she will thank her owner with a bountiful harvest.
In order for a columnar apple tree to live the required period and actively bear fruit, it is important for it to create the right conditions.
Their description includes several points:
- The tree can hardly tolerate severe winter frosts. To protect the upper bud from freezing in cold weather, it is covered with spunbond or film. The roots are covered with sawdust, shavings or spruce branches.
- The apple tree loves sunlight, but can also grow in shade.
- The root system of the apple tree develops mainly along the surface of the earth. Therefore, watering should be done without pressure, and all fertilizing should be done using solid substrates.
- Weak roots are not able to actively extract oxygen and nutrients from the ground, so at the base of the plant it is recommended to plant herbs that repel insects and loosen the soil. These include lemon balm, parsley, and dill. Lovers of flowering plants can plant marigolds.
Advantages and disadvantages
The point of any selection is to improve the qualities of the plant. However, nature is designed in such a way that you have to pay for everything. Therefore, the Yesenia apple tree has both attractive and weak sides.
Advantages of the variety
- Gives a regular and abundant harvest.
- Has high taste qualities.
- Resistant to scab and many other diseases.
- Takes up little space.
- Easily fits into the design of any site.
Disadvantages of the Yesenia column apple tree
- The average fruiting period is 10-12 years.
- A weak root system is unable to support the trunk in hurricane winds.
- Thin bark that needs to be protected from pests and adverse weather conditions.
- For the growth and development of a seedling, it is necessary to create a nutrient cushion.
Characteristics of the Yesenia apple tree
Varietal apples are special fruits! Connoisseurs recognize them by their appearance alone, by the shades of taste and smell that are unique to them alone. The fruits of the Yesenia columnar apple tree also have such distinctive features.
Dimensions
Due to the peculiarities of selection, the tree is small in size - 2.5-3 meters in height. Large leaves, like fruits, grow along the central trunk. This forms a dense crown 40-60 centimeters wide.
Productivity
The small plant belongs to the high-yielding type: careful gardeners remove up to 9 kilograms of fruit from one apple tree. The apples themselves weigh on average 150-200 grams and have a pleasant, dark red color.
Frequency of fruiting
This variety belongs to the late autumn species. The apples on it ripen in September-October and can easily wait until winter.
Winter hardiness
Yesenia is a variety of columnar apple trees, distinguished by its ability to withstand winter cold painlessly. In severe frosts, to save the trunk from frostbite, it is enough to cover it with film.
Disease resistance
High resistance to most diseases typical of apple trees is one of the most attractive qualities of this variety.
How to harvest and store crops?
Picking apples from a pillar tree is easy and convenient. However, this should be done carefully so as not to damage the thin bark and delicate upper buds.
Harvesting is carried out at the end of September, beginning of October, depending on the condition of the fruit. Ripe apples are distinguished by the presence of a bright red-gray blush and a persistent aroma, vaguely reminiscent of a pear.
It is best to store fruits in a cool, dark room with an average level of humidity. Then they will successfully last until Christmas and New Year. In the refrigerator, the fruits will retain their presentation until spring.
Regions of distribution
The columnar apple tree Yesenia was bred specifically for cultivation in open ground in the difficult conditions of central Russia. It includes more than 20 regions of the country, including Moscow, Smolensk, Ryazan, Kaluga and many others. Also, the Central Russian region includes the Black Earth and Volga regions.
