Growing the unpretentious late-winter apple tree Freshness

Many people love apples. They come in sour, sweet, and juicy varieties, large and small, and a variety of colors and flavors. They're also healthy, and you can make a variety of delicious dishes and drinks with them.

Today, there are many different apple varieties, allowing you to grow and choose the one that's right for you. Breeders are constantly developing new trees that are fruitful and disease-resistant. The "Svezhest" apple tree is precisely such a hardy and delicious variety.

Content

1 Description of the variety
2 Main characteristics
3 Growing and care
4 Pollinators
5 Pros and cons
6 Video: Planting an Apple Tree from a Seed

Description of the variety

This apple tree is characterized by its rapid growth and compact size, making it very convenient and advantageous for gardeners. The branches are typically compact, the crown is rounded and medium-dense, though some branches are often crooked. The leaves are wide and oblong, dark green, and glossy. The tree is also highly resistant to winter cold, further enhancing its popularity.

Main characteristics

The "Svezhest" apple variety is distinguished by its beautiful, soft pink flowers. The flowers are medium-sized, with rounded petals. The tree's shoots are medium-thick, rounded, and brown. Lenticels appear in large numbers, medium in size, and clearly visible. Buds on the trees are usually pressed against the trunk and smooth.

The tree's fruit is medium-sized, sometimes slightly larger than average. The apples are flattened, barrel-shaped, and have a regular shape. The weight of one apple can reach 130–140 grams. Larger apples are occasionally found, but they usually weigh no more than 200 grams. The skin is shiny, smooth, and glossy. During harvest, the apples are yellow and green, usually with clearly visible stripes and streaks. The stalks are medium in both thickness and length. The seeds are often large. The apple breaks easily when struck.

The apple tree's description confirms the distinctive flavor of its fruits. They are very juicy, with a sweet-tart taste. The apples have a delicate aroma. The taste and appearance of the fruits are very attractive. They can be stored for a long time, eaten fresh, and used in many dishes. They also have a long shelf life. The harvest period begins in September, and the fruits are stored in cool rooms until the end of May, maintaining their freshness and appeal.

Growing and care

As the description states, planting can be done in both spring and fall. In any case, seedlings should be purchased before planting; keeping them for too long is not recommended. When choosing, focus on the root system, so it's best to choose a seedling with exposed roots. After purchase, remove any damaged or diseased parts.

The variety itself is undemanding. The description confirms the trees' ease of planting, but it's best to choose a site with sufficient warmth and light; this is when the apple tree will thrive.

Since the tree grows small, there's no need to dig a large hole when planting. The key is to keep the soil loose and fertilize it if necessary. If the soil becomes oversaturated, the apple tree can grow too quickly, which will negatively impact fruiting.

Necessary care for an apple tree:

abundant watering after planting;
timely inspection of the growing tree;
timely treatment of diseases and removal of pests;
removal of damaged parts and dried leaves;
continuous tillage.

Pollinators

This apple variety requires cross-pollination. Fruiting can be expected within five years after planting. The tree requires care and attention, including timely control of diseases and pests. It also prefers a sunny location for planting. This will help ensure high-quality and abundant harvests.

Pros and cons

The greatest advantage of the "Svezhest" variety, according to gardeners and their reviews, is its resistance and immunity to scab. The quality and taste of the fruit, its shape and size, and the large number of apples produced during the season are also noteworthy. The variety is also noted for its durability and long shelf life, with the fruit remaining fresh for about six months. The apples are harvested in September and stored until the end of May.

The only downside is that the apples have an average taste.

If you need a tree that will bear fruit consistently and at any time of year while remaining healthy, then the Freshness variety is perfect for this purpose.

Video: Planting an Apple Tree from a Seed

This video will show you how to plant an apple tree from a seed.