The apple tree variety Vympel is winter. It is characterized by delicious, juicy apples that ripen in the fall and are successfully stored until spring. This variety was bred relatively recently, but has already become a favorite among breeders and gardening enthusiasts. In this material we will consider the description of the variety and its unique features.
History of selection
The Vympel apple tree is an artificially bred variety by several breeders. Its “parents” are N.I. Savelyev, N.N. Savelyeva, A.N. Yushkov and A.S. Zemisov.
The variety was recently developed as a winter apple, well resistant to frost and other unpleasant climatic conditions.
The variety has been in the register of types suitable for use for more than seven years. Only now has it undergone thorough testing and evaluation in terms of storage and production.
Interesting! Scientists have found that Vympel apples can be stored for a long time without spoiling at all.
In the gardens of the Michurin Center, apple trees grow, the yield of which is about 400 centners annually (per hectare of planting). Researchers are confident that Vympel will become widespread and will become available on the sales market in the near future.
Description of the Pennant apple tree
The plant variety Vympel belongs to winter apples. Its fruits are large. The weight of each ripe fruit is 180 grams.
The shape of the fruit is round, regular, symmetrical. The color is shades of green with red stripes. The funnel is medium.
The tree's appearance is described as a low-growing, stocky plant with powerful branches to support a bountiful harvest. The crown is dense. The leaves are large, dark green in color.
During the flowering period, flowers are collected in 4-6 pieces. The apple tree blooms in the spring, but the harvest ripens in October and early November.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Since the Vympel variety was developed relatively recently, it is difficult to talk about any obvious advantages or disadvantages.
However, like any selected apple tree, Vympel has the following advantages:
- Low temperature resistance.
- Disease resistance.
- Sweet apple taste.
- Durable peel with bright colors.
- Good transport tolerance.
- Long shelf life.
A few disadvantages of the variety include:
- Requires weekly watering.
- Need for care in winter.
As you can see, this species has a small number of disadvantages, and they are not significant for gardeners.
The tree brings a bountiful harvest, and this is the main criterion for a person growing fruit.
Main characteristics
The Vympel apple tree is a tree with a medium-dense crown, the shape of which is close to round. Produces large fruits of round shape (slightly flattened). The pulp is creamy-green with small grains. It has a sweet and sour taste and a pleasant aroma.
The tree bears fruit regularly, starting from the fourth year. The yield is 192 centners per hectare.
Tree dimensions
At the seedling stage, the apple tree looks normal. However, after a couple of years, the features of the species become noticeable.
The grown tree itself is vigorous, with a rounded crown of medium density. The tree's branches extend from the trunk at an acute angle. Thus, the apple tree looks more massive and powerful than it actually is.
Ripening time
The apple tree begins to bloom in the spring and lasts up to ten days.
Since the apple tree is a winter variety, the fruits take a very long time to ripen. It is recommended to pick fruits in October. Please note that frosts negatively affect the quality of the harvest, so it is recommended to pick the fruits before the cold weather begins.
The fruits themselves are large and juicy.
Frequency of fruiting
The average apple yield is 192 centners. It begins to bear fruit in the fourth year from planting. It bears fruit every year.
Tasting evaluation of fruits
The tasting assessment of the taste of the fruit is 4.5 points. Apples ripen around October. However, fruits need to “rest” and be imbued with flavor and beneficial properties.Therefore, it is recommended to consume apples collected from Vympel no earlier than November. They can be stored until March.
Frost resistance
The species belongs to winter varieties. Therefore, the tree has high frost resistance. The apple tree can tolerate severe frosts, down to minus 35-40 degrees Celsius. When conducting research, breeders artificially froze apple trees to a temperature of 40 degrees. The results were the following indicators:
- Bark without freezing.
- Freezing of wood and buds is within normal limits.
Diseases and pests
The tree is quite resistant to diseases and pests. First of all, to the scab. However, do not forget to carefully care for it in order to reap a good harvest every year.
Experienced gardeners advise spraying the tree in spring and autumn without using chemicals.
The variety is also moderately resistant to salinity. However, it is not resistant to drought. Therefore, it is better to water approximately once a week.
Distribution in regions
The Vympel apple tree is a variety with high resistance to low temperatures. Recommended for planting in the Central Black Earth region.
It is planned to plant it on a large scale in the Central, Southern and North Caucasus regions.
Vympel is a good variety of apple tree that grows in any region, bringing a bountiful harvest to the owner. The only thing that is required from the gardener is properly selected care and timely harvested fruits.
Due to its lack of popularity and novelty, apple lovers lose sight of this variety. However, in the near future Vympel may take a leading position in cultivation in gardens and simply in agriculture.
