Blooming apple tree

Apple trees are the most common deciduous trees in the multicolored family. This genus has more than 36 species, but no more than 10 of them grow in Russia. The cultivars were bred by crossing low, forest, berry and Chinese apple trees. When an apple tree blooms depends on the climatic conditions of the region where the tree will melt. Favorable temperature conditions for flowering range from 15-22 ° С. The lower the temperature, the longer the color will be pleasing to the eye.

When the apple tree begins to bloom

A blooming apple tree brings aesthetic pleasure: during flowering, numerous white, pale pink, pink and red small flowers are formed, exuding a pleasant delicate aroma.

All apple trees bloom with the onset of spring and early summer, but depending on climatic conditions, this happens at different times. In temperate and southern regions, tree crowns are covered with flowering inflorescences in early spring. In areas with moderate climatic conditions, which are replaced by cold temperate ones, the flowering of apple varieties shifts to late spring - early summer. Apples bloom willingly when the air temperature warms up to 15-22 ° C. The color duration can vary from 6 days to 2 weeks. A healthy tree usually begins to bloom 3-6 years after planting. In the first year, flowers may crumble.

With the onset of spring and autumn, trees are necessarily dug in so that the root system absorbs as many nutrients as possible. Once a month, the crown is thinned out, and the trunk is treated with whitewash. You cannot cut off the color.

Blooming apple tree

How many and when apple trees begin to bloom in different regions of the country:

In the Urals, the weather conditions are mostly not very favorable; frost-resistant varieties are recommended for growing apples in this region. Depending on weather conditions, apple trees can begin to bloom in the second decade of May and until the first decade of June.

In the Middle Lane, the order of flowering apples is as follows:

• the first decade of May - apple trees with small fruits on city streets;
• the second decade of May - ordinary homemade apples on personal plots and dachas;
• the third decade of May - wild apple trees and those that grow in country gardens.

In Novosibirsk, trees usually bloom for 10 days. When is the time to bloom:

• second decade of May - apple trees growing on city streets;
• third decade of May - first decade of June - homemade apple varieties in an orchard in the country.

Apple trees are quite unpretentious crops that can adapt to almost all climatic conditions. Cold-resistant varieties are able to withstand temperature drops down to -40 ° C. However, with a deficiency of moisture and nutrients in the soil, the inflorescences may crumble or dry out, which will negatively affect the quality and quantity of the crop - the tree may not bear fruit at all.

In comparison with cherries, the apple tree blooms later, although much depends on the variety. In the southern regions, cherries, as a rule, begin to bloom in the third decade of April - the first decade of May.However, the duration of flowering is shorter, most often it does not exceed 10 days.

The apple tree blooms, but there are few leaves: reasons

There are few leaves on the apple tree, what should I do? Before proceeding to solve the problem, you need to establish the root cause.

When there are few leaves or they are small

Photosynthesis depends on the size and number of leaves and, as a result, the regularity and abundance of fruiting, the quality of the fruit. Therefore, the foliage of fruit trees must be closely monitored and maintained at a high level.

The reasons for the weak leafiness of apples:

• Lack or excess of nutrients in the soil... Nitrogen plays an important role in the formation of leaves, to a lesser extent phosphorus and potassium. Lack of iron can lead to foliage falling off, while growth will be weak, the color of the greenery is pale.
• Freezing during the winter of the root system or branches - a common problem in regions with little snowy winters. When the temperature drops to critical levels and the thickness of the snow cover is insufficient, the roots may freeze underneath, since the indicators of their frost resistance are lower than those of the branches. Symptoms: healthy foliage is replaced by a small yellow color.
• The close location of groundwater to the surface of the earth... This problem leads to the soaking of the root system, which can provoke the death of the tree. The growth of coltsfoot and nettle can be a confirmation of the close location of groundwater to the surface.
• Pests and infectious, fungal, viral diseases. Leafiness is sharply reduced when a tree is affected by such diseases: powdery mildew; black cancer; scab; milky shine.
• Last year's drought is having an impact, but indirectly, through the roots. Rhizome growth is inhibited when there is a deficiency of moisture and organic compounds.

Ways to fight

If the reason is the proximity of groundwater, the problem cannot be completely eliminated.

If the provoking factor is a deficiency of nutrients, then you need to increase the frequency of fertilization (root, foliar dressing with organic or mineral fertilizers).

Preventive measures

To keep foliage in good condition, you will need:

• planting seedlings in accordance with all the rules of agricultural technology;
• prevent the development of fungal diseases;
• regularly apply fertilizers to the soil;
• timely cover up all mechanical damage with garden pitch.

The apple tree blooms, but there are no leaves at all: reasons

Many gardeners, especially beginners, are faced with the problem of missing leaves on the tree when it blooms. Why are there no leaves on the apple tree?

There can be several reasons why a fruit tree blooms but does not form leaves. The most common ones are the same deficiency of nutrients, excess moisture, frostbite of the root system, cancer or damage by insect pests: apple moth and flower beetle.

• Fruit tree cancer - a serious disease, the consequences of which will inevitably lead to the death of the plant. At first, the leaves look like they have been burned with acid. Symptoms of the disease: growths and cracks form on the bark of the trunk, the branches die off when they dry. The main reasons why different varieties of apples have cancer are: critical temperature marks (sultry unbearable heat or extreme cold), lack of treatment for damage after pruning branches and forming a crown.
• Groundwater. A common reason why a tree can bloom in the early years, but not form foliage. The optimum groundwater level is 2-3 m. If the water level rises, the root system becomes saturated with moisture and stops forming foliage. Typical signs - in some places, the bark on the trunk begins to separate from the wood.
• Lack of minerals can also cause the lack of foliage.In the previous growing season, as a rule, the plant already gives alarm signals. The apple tree wakes up with a significant delay. With a phosphorus deficiency, the leaves change their color, a bronze tint begins to prevail. If the root system is deficient in magnesium, then the lower branches quickly become bare, and the leaves turn purple. This condition is quite dangerous, there is a possibility that the tree will not survive the frost. With a lack of manganese, red and white spots form on the leaves, deformed and dry. If the fruits appear, they do not ripen to the end.
• Frostbite of the root system. The risk group includes non-cold-resistant varieties. Symptoms of frostbite: plaque forms on the bark, the trunk and branches are quite fragile. Damaged branches should be pruned to a healthy location. With the onset of spring, the buds bloom, but foliage does not appear. With severe frostbite, the tree needs regular watering and feeding with organic fertilizers. Top dressing should be carried out in 3 stages: as the apple tree blooms, 2 weeks after the first top dressing, at the end of August.
• Fight apple blossom beetles and moths consists in the regular implementation of preventive measures. It is necessary to clean the trunks and lower knots from the old bark. It is recommended to do this with the onset of the first warmth. After that, you should irrigate the plant with special preparations and collect insects by hand.

Apple trees are unpretentious and common fruit trees in our country. For their full growth and development, it is worth observing all agrotechnical rules, as well as taking all the necessary measures to treat diseases.