We shoot in the fall, eat in the winter - Idared apple tree, variety description

What species does the Idared apple tree belong to, the description of the variety, the ripening period and especially winter hardiness can you find out in detail? Once in winter I was treated to these apples. At first I thought they were imported, because they almost did not smell at all, not like our fruits from our own garden. When I tried it, I was surprised - very juicy, although a little sour, but I love such. So I decided to plant this variety for myself. Will it grow in the middle lane?

Back in the early 19th century, American breeders developed an apple variety with high yields, excellent taste and long shelf life. This is the Idared apple tree known to all gardeners, the description of the variety of which has many advantages. And this is not only a fairly high tasting score. Giving a stable and rich harvest every year, the apple tree will provide you with a supply of vitamins until spring. And what is most interesting - the juicy pulp reveals its taste gradually, precisely during storage.

Apple tree Idared - variety description

The parents of the apple tree were the equally well-known varieties Wagner and Jonathan. The tree is distinguished by its vigorous growth, but only at a young age. After entering fruiting, its development is no longer so rapid. The height of the apple tree does not exceed 4 m, its crown has a spherical shape. Branches growing at an acute angle to the central trunk "look to the sky."

Since the shoots are highly branched, the crown thickens quickly. Regular haircut for this variety is essential to thin out the crown. Otherwise, a significant part of the crop will simply crumble, because the fruits will not have enough light to ripen.

Idared is grown mainly in a warm southern climate - its winter hardiness is at an average level. It was not possible for breeders to increase the immunity of the variety to scab and powdery mildew. Without preventive treatments, it will not be easy to save the crop and the tree itself.

Ripening time, yield and taste

The variety belongs to the winter, the apple tree blooms in late April - early May. The crop is harvested in September, at the stage of technical maturity. The fruits fully reveal their taste closer to February. They become very juicy, and the white fine-grained flesh is firm and straight crunch, while the aroma is not pronounced. The apples themselves are reddish, large, weighing an average of about 200 g, slightly conical in shape. Although the skin is thin, it is very strong and reliably protects the pulp during long-term transportation. From one young apple tree, you can take at least 30 kg of apples, and an adult tree gives about 100 kg annually. Moreover, it does not need pollination.

How does the variety differ from other apple trees

Apple tree Idared in its stable yield bypasses many modern hybrids. In addition, among other advantages of the variety, it is worth noting:

• self-fertility;
• high tasting characteristics;
• transportability;
• long shelf life (until spring).

But not without flaws. First of all, due to the average winter hardiness, the apple tree can not be grown everywhere. In addition, it needs mandatory processing in order to protect against diseases.

Video review of the fruiting apple tree Idared