The Screen apple tree is appreciated by many gardeners, because not only experienced agronomists, but also beginners and simple summer residents can grow a tree. This variety has a high yield, and ripe apples have a sweet taste and a beautiful appearance. Also, the fruits are able to maintain their presentation and taste for a long time. They can be stored for 5 months after collection. Thanks to all these qualities, this variety of fruit trees has become widespread throughout the world.

The history of the creation of the apple tree Screen

The Ekrannoe apple variety was registered in 2002. This tree species was bred at the Sverdlovsk gardening selection station. The patent belongs to L.A. Kotov, a famous breeder.

The hybrid was created by crossing the following types of apple trees: Asterisk, Orange, Gem.

Apple-tree Screen

Apple tree characteristics

Description of the Screen apple variety:

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The plant is unpretentious. It can be grown in most of the Russian Federation. However, the fruit tree yield is higher in the following regions: in the Urals and the Volga-Vyatka region. This variety of apple trees in general has a high yield - on average, about 20 kg of fruits can be obtained from a tree, and some gardeners sometimes brought this figure to 50 kg.

The plant is resistant to many diseases. This type of apple is especially scab resistant.

Important! With prolonged torrential rains, the plant's resistance to diseases decreases. Therefore, from time to time, it is necessary to treat the plant from pests and diseases.

The height of the tree trunk does not exceed 3 meters. The tree grows at a high rate. The crown of trees is spreading and has a rounded shape of medium density. The branches of the trees are compactly located and directed towards the top. The bark of the trunk and branches is smooth and has a greenish tint. The leaves of an apple tree are of medium size, round or oval, dark green in color. The flowers are quite abundant, the flowers are medium in size, white with a pink tint.

Characteristics of ripe fruits:

  • medium-sized apples (the weight of one fruit is about 90 g);
  • fruits are round, without flaws;
  • the color is light green, with a slight reddish blush.

The skin of a ripe fruit has a smooth surface with a glossy sheen. The flesh of the fruit has a creamy hue, after cutting it quickly darkens and takes on a dark orange or brown color.

A ripe apple is very juicy and boasts a pleasant sweetish-sour taste. A ripe apple smells very good. Experts who evaluated the taste and appearance of apples rated this variety at 4.7 points out of 5. Harvesting is done in mid or late autumn.

Ripe apples of the Ekrannoe variety

Features of caring for an apple tree

The plant is unpretentious and does not require special care. Seedlings can be planted in spring and autumn. It is allowed to plant seedlings in the summer, but only on rainy days. At the same time, you need to know that when planting in the summer, seedlings require more care and take root much more difficult. The most favorable period for planting seedlings is mid-autumn. It is during this period that the plant takes root best.

Apple Tree Pink Pour

For 1-2 months before planting, you need to dig a hole. This is done so that the earth subsides. The depth and width of the hole is determined by the development of the seedling root system. The approximate dimensions of the hole are 60 cm deep and 80 cm wide.Fertilizers need to be poured into the hole and only after that the apple seedling should be planted.

Important! Flowering of seedlings is not allowed. If the tree still blooms, then you need to get rid of all the flowers. Such a radical measure is needed so that all the forces of the seedling are directed to strengthening the root.

With the onset of spring, the seedlings need to be watered frequently (at least 2 buckets of water at a time). In order for the plant to take root faster, it is advisable to fertilize and enrich the soil. The best means for enriching the soil are nitrogen fertilizers.

This variety of apple trees is self-infertile, so you need to create conditions for pollination of flowers with other apple trees.

Attention! In spring and summer, preventive measures should be taken by treating plants from pests and diseases. This must be done despite the fact that the plant is quite resistant to diseases. It is also recommended to periodically apply a middle layer of lime to the bottom of the trunk.

In the summer, all care is reduced to frequent watering. If the branches of the apple tree are damaged or begin to dry out, then it is advisable to cut them off.

Watering the apple tree

In the autumn, the soil should be enriched with mineral fertilizers. At the end of autumn, the roots of the tree need to be insulated. To do this, the ground around should be covered with any insulation materials.

Before the onset of winter, you need to protect the trunk of the plant from pests. To do this, you need to lay peat and compost around the trunk. Also, the trunks need to be tightly tied with spruce branches. In this case, rodents will not be able to reach the tree and damage its bark and trunk.

If the care is correct, the apple tree will begin to bear fruit 3-5 years after budding, or 6-7 years after planting a new apple tree.

Attention! In the first year, the tree produces a small harvest. However, the yield will increase every year.

It is advisable to harvest the crop carefully, without damaging the branches and fruits. Ripe apples should be transported and stored in boxes or boxes. The palatability allows the fruit to be used for different purposes. Screen apples can be:

  • to use fresh;
  • dry;
  • freeze;
  • make jams and preserves from them;
  • squeeze juice;
  • make cider.

For long-term storage, it is required to collect unripe fruits. You need to store the crop in a cool, dark place, preferably in a cellar or refrigerator. If stored properly, the fruits can retain their presentation for 5 months.

Storing apples

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

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This apple variety is mainly characterized on the positive side. It has a large number of advantages, the main ones of which are:

  • Presentation: fruits as for selection - small size, light green, with a red or pink blush.
  • A ripe apple has excellent taste and pleasant smell. Experts rate the taste of this variety at 4.7 points out of 5.
  • High yield: up to 50 kg of fruits can be harvested from one tree.
  • Versatility: apples can be used to make juices, compotes, jams, preserves.
  • Long-term storage: if the necessary conditions are created, the fruits can retain their appearance and taste for up to 5 months.

There are not many disadvantages of this variety of apple trees. The main disadvantages are:

  • Low content of ascorbic acid.
  • Low content of other nutrients.
  • The need to create conditions for pollination.

Ekrannoe apple trees have no more disadvantages. The apple tree requires the same care as any other fruit tree.

The Ekrannoe apple variety is very popular among gardeners. All this is due to its high yield, taste and presentation. In addition, this type of fruit tree has practically no drawbacks, with the exception of the low content of nutrients in the fruits. The plant does not require any special care. It is possible to grow a fruit tree of this variety throughout Russia.