In many regions of Russia, winter is quite harsh. In such conditions, the winter hardiness of fruit trees, in particular apple trees, is very relevant. It's a shame when a tree planted and grown with love dies in a frosty winter. Breeders are constantly working on obtaining new winter-hardy varieties. Summer residents also have pets that have been bred for a long time, but have still retained their popularity. The cinnamon striped apple tree takes its place in this row.

The concept of winter hardiness

Since hardy apples are usually grown in northern latitudes, their taste is less sweet than that of southern fruits. But they are distinguished by a high content of vitamin C (up to 20%). These apples are more beneficial. The lack of heat is compensated for for such apple trees by the length of daylight hours. Winter-hardy varieties of apple trees are able not only to survive after 35-degree frosts and a prolonged spring, but also to give a bountiful harvest. The variety of characteristics can be called winter-hardy, each of which, taken separately, cannot fully correspond to this concept:

  • the ability to withstand severe frosts at the very beginning of winter;
  • resistance to prolonged extremely low temperatures in the middle of winter;
  • the ability to withstand sharp return frosts after thaws;
  • resistance to gradual cooling and frost after warm weather.

Sometimes fruit trees can be resistant on only one or a few points. If a variety has all four characteristics of winter hardiness, it is considered zoned for the northernmost regions. The winter hardiness of an apple tree is largely determined by hereditary factors that are passed down from generation to generation.

Apple cinnamon striped

The brown apple variety has been around for over 200 years and was first described in 1810. The winter-hardy apple tree was obtained by natural selection; its properties did not change or improved artificially. Later, on the basis of this variety, almost two dozen modern varietal varieties were obtained. Apple-tree Brown striped - a variety that has exceptional winter hardiness and is included in the State Register, as recommended for planting in the Northern, North-Western, Volgo-Vyatka, Middle Volga and Central Black Earth regions.

On a note! The variety is popularly called Brown, Brown and Cinnamon because of the light taste of cinnamon inherent in ripe fruits.

Variety characteristics

Apple Tree Summer Striped

The apple tree of this variety first grows in height, lengthening the trunk, and only closer to 15-20 years, its crown becomes dense and takes on a rounded shape. The size of the tree depends on the properties of the rootstock. If a seedling is grafted onto a dwarf stock, its height will be 4-5 m, and the crown diameter is up to 4 m. Sometimes apple trees are grafted onto a full-grown stock. In this case, the height and width of the tree will be 1-2 m higher. The brown striped begins to bear fruit at the age of 6-8, yields are irregular. Otherwise, this apple variety has the following characteristics:

  • Skeletal branches are located at an acute angle to the trunk, foliage is concentrated closer to the end of the shoots. Young branches are thin, directed downward.
  • The dark green leaves are pointed on both sides and are covered with a small downy. Their surface is rough.
  • Flowering occurs in mid-May. The flowers have a pale pink color and a pleasant aroma that attracts many pollinating insects to the site.
  • The variety has exceptional winter hardiness and is capable of withstanding record temperatures down to -40 ° C.
  • Yield indicators are average - up to 150 kg per adult tree. Young apple trees bear much weaker fruit.
  • The fruits are covered with a greenish-yellow skin. There is a red blush in the form of stripes and spots on the main background.
  • On a five-point scale, the fruit tasting score is 4.8 points. The pulp is dense, yellow, has a sweet and sour dessert taste with a hint of cinnamon.

On a note! If there is an apiary near the site, the amount of the crop can double.

As a result of crossing the varieties Welsey and Cinnamon striped, Cinnamon new appeared - an apple tree, the description of which speaks of its high winter hardiness, scab resistance and high commercial qualities of the fruit. The variety was bred at the Michurin Research Institute of Horticulture.

The apple tree is characterized by its high growth and dense crown. Conical fruits have an average weight of 150 g. The main skin color is greenish-yellow. Most of the surface has a striped-dot blush. The pulp is tender and juicy, with a sweet and sour taste. The fruits ripen in September and are kept fresh until January. The tree begins to bear fruit in 5-7 years. The harvest is not regular.

Another variety is Pineapple. The variety differs from the progenitor in larger fruits (150-180 g) of a rich red hue with a waxy coating on the skin. The pulp is more tender, has a grainy texture and a yellow pineapple color. The fruits of this variety do not have a long shelf life.

Apple cutaway

Varietal variation Smokytoye (Sizoye) differs from striped only in the color of the fruit. The rest of the characteristics of the variety are the same. Apples have a smoky, waxy coating on the skins, and the red streaks merge into a solid blush.

Features of planting and care

Apple tree Iksha (columnar)

For planting, you should choose a bright sunny open area. If you plant a brown apple tree in the shade, the harvest will be poor and the taste of the fruit will deteriorate.

The best time to plant is mid spring or early fall. Depending on the region, these dates may shift. In areas with a warm climate, you can plant an apple tree 2 weeks earlier in spring and later in autumn, and vice versa in the northern regions.

Planting in autumn

The groundwater at the landing site should not be high. In any case, the apple tree needs good drainage, it does not tolerate stagnant water.

Advice! If flooding occurs periodically on the site, a small hill should be built before planting.

The planting hole should correspond to the volume of the roots. After the seedling is in the ground, its root collar should remain 6 cm above the soil surface. Black soil, loam or sandy loam are well suited as a soil. Sandy soil requires regular fertilization.

The landing itself is performed as follows:

  1. A mixture of rotted horse manure (4 kg) and humus (3 l) is introduced into the pit in advance. Such fertilizer will not only provide nutrition to the young apple tree, but will also warm the roots in frosty winters.
  2. The seedling is placed vertically on a mound of soil with fertilizers, spreading the roots.
  3. The tree is covered with earth so that after tamping a small mound forms around the trunk. Subsequently, the land will settle during watering and rains.
  4. The planted apple tree is watered using at least 12 liters of water. This will give the roots a supply of moisture for the first time and allow the roots to take root well.

Important! The apple tree will give a good harvest under the condition of cross-pollination, so there must be apple trees of the same or other varieties nearby.

Affects the number of fruits and correct pruning, it also increases resistance to diseases. In early spring, the shoots of a young tree are shortened by about a third. The procedure must be carried out before bud break. Branches that have grown to the ground are also cut off. In addition to formative pruning, the crown needs annual thinning. Weak, twisted shoots, tops are removed. This reduces the risk of pest attacks. You cannot cut more than a quarter of the crown volume at a time.

The apple tree is fed every spring. From organic matter, humus, manure, humus are used.For 1 sq. m. 10 kg of such fertilizer is applied. As a mineral supplement, urea or nitrophoska is added in half with ammonium nitrate. In autumn, nitrogen-free complex fertilizers are applied. On fertile land, top dressing can be applied in a year.

It is recommended to water trees of this variety once a week, pouring 10-12 liters of water into the trunk circle in the morning and evening. It is especially important to observe the watering regime during the period when the apples are being poured - in the middle and late summer. The lack of moisture will negatively affect not only the current harvest, but also the performance of the next year.

Abundant watering

The apple tree does not require special preparation for winter. Unless a young specimen can facilitate wintering by mulching the ground near the trunk with horse humus. Organics will generate heat and warm the roots.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantage of the Cinnamon striped variety is its winter hardiness, which is especially important in cold regions and comes to the fore in the list of advantages. This is the key to the health and longevity of the apple tree. The taste of the apples themselves cannot be ignored. It is very delicate, reminiscent of a cinnamon treat.

Apple-tree bugler

You can not only eat apples yourself, but also sell them. Their commercial qualities are quite competitive. Gardeners note among its advantages a high adaptability; an apple tree planted in any region will quickly take root and easily adapt to new conditions.

Note! Trees have soft woods prone to cracking.

The disadvantages of experts include not very high yield, late fruiting, tender pulp, requiring the collection of fruits directly from the tree. The variety is not very scab resistant.

The time-tested variety is especially recommended for residents of the Urals and Siberia. He may well compete with the novelties of selection and is worthy of a place in any summer cottage.