An unpretentious and consistently fruit-bearing apple tree variety - Yunga. Because of the color of the fruit, summer residents often call it Snow White. It bears fruit well and ripens late summer. The variety is unpretentious, winter-hardy and ideally grows in Siberia and Altai. Dwarf apple tree Suitable for all gardeners who want to get juicy fruits while spending a minimum of time caring for the plant.
Description and features
Description of the Yung apple tree:
- at maturity the tree grows up to two meters;
- has a lush, spreading crown;
- bark color - brown;
- summer ripening variety;
- the leaves are medium in size and oblong;
- if damaged by winter cold, after pruning the plant is instantly restored;
- forms apples on side branches that grow very densely; there are up to 15 strong specimens per branch;
- has a high precocity, the first crop is harvested in the 4th year.
The peculiarity is friendly maturation.
Pros and cons of Young's apple tree
Advantages:
- resistant to low temperatures;
- high taste qualities;
- high yield;
- self-pollinates; if there are other varieties in the surrounding area, it significantly increases the yield;
- large fruit size;
- does not require careful care;
- The plant is resistant to disease and damping off.
The fruits are universal. Suitable for:
- direct consumption;
- canning;
- for drying.
Flaws:
- short-term storage of fresh fruits;
- occasionally brown spots appear on the leaves, not spreading over the entire crown;
- not suitable for planting close to groundwater;
- the plant does not tolerate drought;
- cracking appears on the trunk, which does not affect the health of the plant.
Characteristics of the variety
To make a choice, it is worth studying the main characteristics of the variety.
Dimensions
Since growth occurs slowly, the variety is classified as dwarf. The first seven years the height does not exceed two meters. Then in three years the tree can grow up to three meters.
Due to the powerful crown, wide in diameter, the apple tree looks large. The branches to the trunk are located at an angle of 90 degrees.
Productivity
The variety bears fruit from the fourth year after planting. Apples ripen from the beginning of August.Upon reaching technical maturity, the fruits are immediately collected, as there is a high probability of falling. As a result, the apples rot due to the high juice content. Up to 15 kilograms of fruit are harvested from one adult plant.
Starting from the 10th year, the harvest increases and reaches up to 30 kilograms of juicy fruit.
For a stable and abundant harvest, the tree must be pruned correctly. The dense part of the crown is greatly thinned out, since the leaves and fruits must receive a sufficient amount of lighting.
Frequency of fruiting
From the fourth to the seventh year, the apple tree bears fruit annually. Then, every year, the tree goes into a dormant period. As a result, the harvest volume is reduced by half. In some years, the plant completely rests and does not bear fruit.
Winter hardiness
The variety has average frost resistance. At very low temperatures, a separate part of the tree may freeze. But after pruning the damaged areas, the tree quickly recovers.
To protect the root system, the ground around the plant is mulched at the end of autumn.
Disease resistance
When carrying out preventive measures against pests, the possibility of damage to the tree is minimized. For this:
- trunks are whitened;
- harvest the fruits on time;
- remove fallen leaves;
- sprayed with a special preparation at the time of flowering and during fruit set.
The variety is resistant to scab and other common diseases.
Fruit evaluation
Fruit:
- sweet and sour;
- small in size, maximum weight is 85 grams;
- the color resembles White filling;
- round;
- with thin skin;
- have a slight waxy coating;
- juicy, medium density;
- dessert.
The tasting score is 4.5-4.8 points.
What are the subspecies?
There are:
- dwarf form;
- low-growing form.
The main characteristics of the trees are the same. Only the shape and height differ. Dwarf plants have a height of no more than two meters. Winter hardiness is average. The trees are unpretentious and yield their harvest together.
Distribution in regions
Grows well:
- in Russia;
- in Siberia;
- in the Urals;
- in the Altai region.
Reviews from gardeners
Maxim, 46 years old: “I grow different varieties of apple trees. I protect it from mice in winter with plastic bottles. The lower branches freeze slightly in severe winters. I cut them off, but there is no fear in it. The tree recovers quickly.”
Svetlana, 35 years old: “Five years ago I planted a tree on the advice of relatives. And I didn’t regret it. This year many large fruits have grown. The first specimens appeared very early; in the third year we were able to try apples, although only two grew. The next year we collected seven liters. This year the harvest has ripened decently.”
Elizaveta, 37 years old: “I first saw this variety at the age of 10. The tree looked gorgeous. Strong, beautiful, dense leaves. A lot of fruit. Tastes amazing and juicy. That same fall I bought two seedlings. Both took root. Withstands severe frosts down to -40 degrees. They produce a lot of fruit. It's impossible to eat everything. I sell to colleagues at work.”
