Apple tree Rosemary: variety description and species Russian and White with reviews and photos

Rosemary is a late autumn dessert type variety. Who exactly produced this species is still not known. Some scientists have suggested that it appeared by sowing the seeds of Antonovka, which it resembles in some of its properties. In Russia, the rosemary apple tree is common in the Middle Volga region and in the middle lane.

Apple tree description

The variety is distinguished by large fruits, the weight of which can reach up to 180 grams. The description says that they have a changeable shape - from round to conical.

The skin of apples is smooth and thin, slightly oily, with a fair amount of white dots.The fruits have a green color, which smoothly turns into a beautiful blush. Apple pulp is very juicy, with a pleasant dessert aroma. The fruits taste sweet, with a slight, barely perceptible sourness.

Apples have excellent transportability - in cool weather conditions, they can be stored for up to three months. The tree has a high yield - up to 170 kg can be harvested from one. The apple tree also tolerates winter time perfectly - up to -35 degrees.

The plant resists diseases well and is not affected by viruses and fungi. Can be used in various regions of the middle lane.

Pros and cons

The pluses include the following items:

• large fruits;
• big harvest;
• tolerates frost well;
• excellent storage;
• not susceptible to fungus.

It is believed that this apple tree is one of the most delicious growing in Russia. She has only one drawback - this is not an early look. But the fruits are stored in a cool place for 2-3 months.

Characteristics of the variety

At a young age, the tree is of medium height. It has dense branching and a rounded crown. Shoots strongly lowered and thick. The leaves of the tree are also strongly lowered, large in size.

Regions of distribution

Apple tree can be grown in the suburbs, as well as other areas of the middle lane. Also suitable for cultivation in the middle Volga region.

Apple subspecies Rosemary

There are two subspecies of the apple tree - White and Russian.The first is mostly white in color, the second is a bright, more pronounced pink spot. However, not only this is the main difference between the subspecies. The Russian variety, produced, as the name suggests, in Russia, is more adapted to the cold and tolerates frost better. But the white variety is more southern - because of this, it was initially distributed in the Crimea, and then in other southern countries.

It is known that the original white variety appeared in Italy.

Nevertheless, both the first and second subspecies are distinguished by excellent taste qualities. And the high yield of both the White and Russian varieties pleases most gardeners.

Reviews of gardeners

What feedback do gardeners leave about the rosemary apple variety? Most claim that the apple tree is resistant to various pests and diseases, such as fungus.

Alexander, 55 years old: “Since the beginning of the purchase of an apple tree, I have not sprayed it with anything until now. Although other garden trees are consistently cultivated twice a year.”

Many gardeners praise the taste of the apple tree, pointing out that it is one of the tastiest and sweetest varieties.

Elena, 33: “This is one of my favorite strains. We make jam out of it, use it as snacks - apples practically do not sour and grandchildren love them very much. ”

Gardeners have no complaints about storing apples.

Ivan, 68: “We have a small cellar in our country house. We store apples right there all winter, wrapping them in paper. The fruits endure wintering well and even in cool weather we can enjoy a wonderful taste.”

As you can see, Rosemary is beautiful in every way. It is he who is one of the most beloved apple trees after only Antonovka.

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