Apple Tree Daughter of Papirovka: variety description and cultivation features, yield

Many varieties of apple trees stand out. This fruit and berry tree is represented by both early-ripening and late-ripening varieties. Also among them are heat-loving species and trees, unpretentious to the climate. In this case, the apple tree of domestic selection Daughter of Papirovka will be considered. The tree is characterized by early ripening, a pleasant sweet and sour taste of fruits.

What kind of

Apple trees of the Daughter of Papirovka variety are early-ripening summer fruit and berry trees. Basically, this variety of common plants grows in Central Russia, namely in the European part of the country.This species belongs to early varieties, which is why it is recommended for every gardener (apple lover) to plant at least one tree in his garden in order to enjoy the sweet and sour taste of apples and an abundance of nutrients and vitamins by the middle of summer.

Variety description

Here it is required to consider the characteristic features of the apple tree of the Daughter of Papirovka, as well as the characteristics inherent in the fruits of this plant:

On average, trees reach a height of 7-8 meters, after which they stop growing.
The crown of this species is dense, with all branches pointing upwards.
On average, the weight of fruits of this variety varies from 80 to 100 grams (more poured apples are less common).
The fruits themselves are round or angular in shape (oval apples are often found).
Ripe fruits of this variety have a characteristic yellow-green hue of the skin, as well as firm flesh and a sweet and sour taste.

The fruits of this variety ripen early. Usually the harvest can be harvested as early as mid-July or closer to its end. A he althy apple tree has a good yield.

This breed of apple trees has found wide application in Russia, while the demand for an early variety is present both in the southern regions and in the northern regions. Due to early ripening and abundant fruiting, this variety is also in demand abroad.

History of selection

This breed of fruit and berry tree has a long origin in Russian breeding. Consider the main historical moments:

for the first time this breed of apple tree was bred back in 1937 at the Kuibyshev experimental station;
when breeding the breed, agronomists used the crossing of two varieties of apple trees: Anis Alogo and Papirovka;
today this type of apple tree is of regional importance in the Samara and Ulyanovsk regions;
the Soviet agronomist (breeder) Kedrov was named the author, when breeding this fruit and berry tree;
The first bred breed began to bear fruit in 1947, when the seedling brought the first apples.

This variety of apple tree has significantly surpassed crossed varieties in frost resistance, as well as yield and taste, which is why it has become in great demand.

Today, Papilla's Daughter is widely used as a commercial product for the production of juices, baby food and many other food products.

Growing regions

This variety in Russia is used in almost the entire Middle Strip, as well as in the southern and northern regions. Consider the main regions where apple trees of the Daughters of Papirovka variety are grown:

the main place of growth is the Samara, Orenburg and Ulyanovsk regions (apple trees are zoned here);
this breed of apple trees is widely used in the Middle Volga and Ural regions of the country;
often this species is grown in the northern regions (Leningrad, Novgorod and Pskov regions).

Also, the use of this variety can be found throughout the Valdai Upland. In the northern regions, this variety has taken root due to the fact that it is resistant to low temperatures and frosts.

Better Papier's Daughter grows and bears fruit in the southern regions. Early ripening is visible here, and in addition, the harvested fruits are large.

Yields

The Daughter of Papirovka variety has high yields, which is why the apple tree of this breed is often used for commercial purposes. Consider the main indicators of the yield of a fruit tree:

A young tree begins to bear fruit already in the fourth year after planting in open ground;
this apple tree bears fruit in mid or late July (in cold regions, the fruits ripen in early or mid August);
on average, about 50 kilograms of ripe and tasty apples are harvested from one tree (8-11 years old);
in the southern regions, fruiting can exceed this figure by 2-3 times (up to 150 kilograms of ripe fruit are harvested from one tree).

This type of apple tree bears fruit every year. Ripe fruits practically do not fall off the tree, which makes them easy to pick. Maximum fruiting occurs at 15 or 16 years.

Ripe fruits are stored little. As a rule, apples lie no more than two weeks. If we are talking about commercial storage, then here the fruits are aged for one month.

Diseases and pests

This variety is less prone to disease than its progenitors. Consider the main characteristics of apple trees:

This breed has moderate disease and pest resistance.
To avoid fungal diseases, you need to take care of the tree.
If a tree is sick, the disease spreads quickly.
You can prevent diseases and pest attacks if you regularly spray the apple tree.

For spraying, biological products are used that are harmless to humans, but do not allow the disease to develop. To protect the plant from insects, it is covered with whitewash in autumn.

Despite the size of the fruit, this type of fruit and berry tree has been recognized by Russian gardeners for its average resistance to pests and diseases, good taste, and early and abundant fruiting.