Apples remain in demand among consumers all year round. The fruits are endowed with excellent taste and beneficial qualities. Therefore, apple trees grow in almost every garden. Breeders are constantly working to develop new, ideal varieties that will produce abundant harvests and resist pests, temperature changes and diseases. The Triumph columnar apple tree has these qualities.
Description of the Triumph apple tree
The most cherished desire of summer residents is to grow a large variety of fruits in a small plot. Triumph is a great solution. Taking up a minimum of space, the apple tree grows full-fledged and produces many high-quality fruits.
Description of the Triumph apple tree:
- belongs to the semi-dwarf variety, as it does not grow above two meters;
- the trunk has the shape of a slender column;
- average winter hardiness, cover at temperatures from -10 degrees;
- small and compact crown;
- autumn variety;
- characterized by high fruiting;
- is resistant to diseases;
- excellent taste of the fruit;
- bears fruit from the age of two;
- fruits are dark red in color with white, crispy flesh.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Summer residents who decide to cultivate a columnar variety at their dacha need to know about the main features. The advantages include:
- Compactness. Culture takes up little space. Trees are planted at a distance of only 1 meter.
- Decorative. The beautiful appearance allows you to grow apple trees along paths and in large pots.
- It yields early. From the second year after planting, a large amount of fruit is collected. Some specimens bear fruit from the first year.
- Disease resistance.
- Taste. Fruits have high taste qualities.
Flaws:
- Weak winter hardiness. In regions with harsh winters, it requires good shelter.
- Short storage time for the crop. Apples can be stored for no more than a month.
- It bears fruit only for 18 years.
- Price. The columnar variety is more expensive than ordinary apple trees.
Main characteristics
Seedlings develop quickly. Compared to other columnar varieties, the annual growth of Triumph is much higher.
Dimensions
Characteristics:
- the plant does not exceed two meters in height;
- The crown is compact and small-sized.
Productivity
Despite its small size, the crop yield is very good. Up to 10 kilograms of juicy fruits are harvested from one plant. With proper care, productivity doubles.
Frequency of fruiting
The tree bears fruit regularly from the second year. From the fourth year, the apple tree reaches full yield. With proper care, the fruits appear annually, on time and in abundance.
Winter hardiness
Winter hardiness is average. Does not require shelter in areas with winter temperatures down to -10 degrees. Where winters are more severe, before the onset of cold weather you will need to cover the space around the tree with sawdust, straw or spruce branches.
Disease resistance
The plant is highly resistant to scab. The tree is not affected by major diseases and pests, just like the best varietal apple trees.
Fruit evaluation
The main merit of the variety is the taste of apples. Possess:
- sweet, candy taste;
- pleasant aroma;
- pulp with correct structure;
- crispy;
- light sourness;
- dense;
- honey aftertaste.
They grow up to 150 grams. Specimens weighing up to 100 grams are rare. Occasionally, 200-gram fruits ripen.
Subspecies of the variety
The following varieties exist:
- Semi-cultural. This is the initial stage between a natural and cultivated hybrid. Triumph of this variety has less frost resistance, no ability to resist diseases, and small apples with obvious sourness.
- Dwarf. Grown on a dwarf rootstock. This allows the crop to tolerate frosts and frequent temperature changes.
- Standard. The tree grows neat and useful.
Spreading
Grows in:
- Russia;
- Belarus;
- Ukraine;
- Siberia.
For cold areas, it is better to plant Triumph grafted onto a dwarf rootstock.This will allow the plant to withstand frost and produce a wonderful harvest every year..
Apple tree reviews
Alexander: “The apple tree is wonderful! Neat, compact. And how beautifully it blooms. We eat the harvest fresh, make compotes and add them to baked goods. I recommend to all. Especially if you are limited in space.”
Elena: “For seven years I have never processed anything. The apple tree did not get sick. Suitable for lazy summer residents who want to enjoy a delicious harvest without making any effort.”
Gennady: “The tree surprises with the appearance of its guests. Looks beautiful in a harvest year. The only thing I don’t like is that the apples don’t want to lie down. We must immediately figure out how to use it. The taste is amazing."
