Rosemary is a late-autumn dessert variety. It is still not known who exactly produced this species. Some scientists have suggested that it appeared by sowing the seeds of Antonovka, which it resembles in some of its properties. In Russia, the Rosemary apple tree is common in the Middle Volga region and in the middle zone.
Description of the apple tree
The variety is distinguished by large fruits, the weight of which can reach up to 180 grams. The description states that they have a variable shape - from round to conical.
The skin of apples is smooth and thin, slightly oily, with a sufficient number of white dots. The fruits have a green color that smoothly turns into a beautiful blush. Apple pulp is very juicy and has a pleasant dessert aroma. The fruit tastes sweet, with a slight, subtle sourness.
Apples have excellent transportability - in cool weather conditions they can be stored for up to three months. The tree has a high yield - up to 170 kg can be harvested from one. The apple tree also tolerates winter well - down to -35 degrees.
The plant resists diseases well and is not affected by viruses and fungi. Can be used in various regions of the middle zone.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages include the following points:
- large fruits;
- big harvest;
- tolerates frost well;
- perfectly stored;
- not susceptible to fungi.
It is believed that this apple tree is one of the most delicious growing in Russia. It has only one drawback - it is not an early species. But the fruits are stored in a cool place for 2-3 months.
Characteristics of the variety
When young, the tree is medium-sized. It has dense branching and a rounded crown. The shoots are strongly drooping and thick. The leaves of the tree are also strongly drooping and large in size.
Regions of distribution
Apple trees can be grown in the Moscow region, as well as other areas of the middle zone. Also suitable for growing in the middle Volga region.
Subspecies of apple tree Rosemary
There are two subspecies of apple trees - White and Russian. The first has a mostly white color, the second has a bright, more pronounced pink spot. However, this is not the only main difference between the subspecies. The Russian variety, produced, as the name suggests, in Russia, is more adapted to cold weather and tolerates frost better.But the white variety is more southern - because of this, it initially became widespread in the Crimea, and then in other southern countries.
It is known that the white variety originally appeared in Italy.
Nevertheless, both the first and second subspecies are distinguished by excellent taste. And the high yield of both the White and Russian varieties pleases most gardeners.
Reviews from gardeners
What reviews do gardeners leave about the Rosemary apple tree variety? Most claim that the apple tree is resistant to various pests and diseases, such as fungus.
Alexander, 55 years old: “Since I started buying the apple tree, I still haven’t sprayed it with anything. Although I regularly treat other garden trees twice a year.”
Many gardeners praise the taste of the apple tree, pointing out that it is one of the most delicious and sweet varieties.
Elena, 33 years old: “This is one of my favorite varieties. We make jam from it and use it as a snack - the apples practically do not sour and the grandchildren love them very much.”
Gardeners have no complaints about storing apples.
Ivan, 68 years old: “We have a small cellar at our dacha. We store the apples right there all winter, wrapped in paper. The fruits tolerate winter well and even in cool weather we can enjoy a wonderful taste.”
As you can see, the Rosemary variety is beautiful from all sides. It is this one that is one of the most beloved apple trees, after perhaps only Antonovka.
