Apple tree Autumn joy is in great demand among domestic agronomists. This is due to a large number of advantages. The variety is unpretentious and has excellent adaptive properties; it grows even in regions with a harsh climate.

Autumn joy apple tree: description and characteristics of the variety

Autumn Joy is an early autumn variety, which was bred by the domestic breeder IV Michurin by crossing the Welsey and Cinnamon striped varieties. The variety is intended for cultivation in the Central region.

The trees are vigorous, the crown is formed in a round shape, dense. Skeletal branches and bark on the trunk are brown. Fruiting is mixed, but most of it is concentrated on fruit twigs.

The apples are medium in size, the weight, as a rule, varies from 110 to 135 g. The shape is slightly conical, flat. The main color is golden-green; as it ripens, a bright integumentary color with a pronounced blush is formed. The pulp is of medium density, juicy, and has excellent taste.

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Note:the time to harvest is late August - early September. Subject to the storage rules, the fruits can be stored for up to 1.5 months.

Planting and leaving

Before planting a seedling, it is necessary to determine the depth of groundwater at the site. Mobility of water levels is considered optimal. The close location of groundwater can lead to decay of the root system and the development of fungal diseases.

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You can plant a tree not only in spring but also in autumn.

Note:the most favorable time for planting an apple tree is the third decade of March or the second decade of April.

The pit should be prepared in advance, its approximate dimensions are 1 * 1 * 0.6 m. 10 days before the expected date of planting, it is covered with organic and mineral fertilizers. A few days before planting, the seedling is placed in water or a weak solution of manganese (for disinfection). Immediately before planting, damaged fragments of the root system are removed.

The spacing between seedlings should be at least 4 m.

Agricultural rules

The plant is light-loving, grows poorly on acidic soil. Undemanding in leaving. When planting fruit trees, it is better to alternate with other varieties for better pollination.

You need to take care of the culture all year round:

  • Sanitize pruning regularly.
  • Treat damaged areas and cut areas.
  • Prevention of diseases and pest attacks.
  • Timely watering.
  • Fertilization.

Advantages and disadvantages

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The variety has many advantages that more than cover the disadvantages. The main ones are:

  • Excellent taste, attractive fruit appearance.
  • High indicators of frost resistance.
  • Stable and abundant fruiting.
  • High scab resistance.

Main disadvantages:

  • The fragility of wood at the base of the seedlings.
  • Arrangement of skeletal branches relative to the trunk at an acute angle.
  • Weak formation of new shoots.

Apple-tree Autumn Joy is a good variety of fruit tree, which is in great demand among agronomists, which already confirms the good qualities of the variety. It is recommended to purchase seedlings in the nursery, you must first familiarize yourself with the agrotechnical rules.