Apple tree Yellow sugar: variety description and characteristics, selection history with photo

In Russia, there is practically no person who refuses to crunch on a ripe, juicy apple, just plucked from a branch. To do this, it is enough to plant a couple of trees on your site that will delight you with an excellent harvest. Gardeners are advised to choose an apple tree of the Yellow Sugar variety. Its fruits have a pleasant, refreshing taste, and the tree itself does not require much effort to grow. How this variety can be grown on your site and how it differs from others, we will learn from the material below.

What kind of

Gardeners classify Yellow Sugar as a summer variety of apple trees, the fruits of which are not only consumed fresh, but are also well processed.

The tree does not require much time and effort, giving a stable harvest in any area. This breed is considered winter-hardy, and tolerates dry years without problems.

Variety description

Yellow sugar apple tree can be characterized by a number of features, for the description of which the following list will be presented:

Fast growing tree.
Maximum height is 8 meters.
The crown is dense.
Fruit color is green.
The fruit has a granular yellowish flesh.
The average weight of one apple is 150 grams.
Apple tastes sweet, with slight hints of sourness.

History of selection

The variety of apples, called Yellow Sugar by gardeners, appeared thanks to the research activities of the breeder G.A. Belov, which he carried out in the Volgograd region. The first trees appeared right there, on the Kirov collective farm, Kubino-Ozersky district.

Region of origin

The main habitat of the apple tree is the North-West region of the Russian Federation, but, due to its unpretentiousness, it is also found in other regions of Russia and neighboring countries. More often these apple trees are found in Volgograd and the Volgograd region.

Features

Many gardeners who have encountered this variety note its exceptional characteristics and highlight the following in particular:

medium high yield;
standard adult tree sizes;
excellent tasting score;
winter hardiness;
optimal disease resistance.

Let's look at each of them separately.

Pros and cons

Pros include:

unpretentiousness to the soil on which the tree grows;
tolerates drought and frost well;
fruits of the tree are easy to transport, as they do not deteriorate during transportation and do not lose their presentation;
fruit has a pleasant taste and aesthetic appearance, which is especially appreciated by gardeners who grow apples for sale.

The disadvantages include the shedding of apples, which is why it is not recommended to be late with the harvest.

Yields

The variety has an average yield. The reason for this is the shedding of apples, which have not yet had time to ripen and gain the necessary mass. A good result is the collection from one tree of 1 centner of apples that have reached the required maturity.Ripe products taste good and can be transported over long distances without any problems.

Mature tree size

The average size of apple trees is 6-7 meters. The maximum height of the trunk is 8 meters, but such specimens are extremely rare. The tree is a medium-sized species with dense, spreading and slightly drooping crowns.

The leaves are large and have a light green color. In some cases, Yellow Sugar can be used for decorative purposes, giving a special charm to your garden or summer cottage. According to some characteristics, the tree is similar to the variety Chinese goldberry.

Tasting evaluation

If we evaluate apples from a tasting point of view, experts describe the following advantages of the variety:

fruit is juicy and tender;
sweet notes prevail with a slight, subtle, sourness;
pulp is granular, has a pleasant aroma;
the skin is smooth and dense, pleasant to the touch.

Pay attention! Experts, evaluating the fruit on a 5-point scale, give this variety a score of 4.7 points. A limited number of varieties can boast of such assessments, the presence of which every self-respecting gardener will be glad to have on their site.

Winter hardiness

Variety Yellow Sugar is considered winter-hardy, able to endure unexpected frosts without damage even during the flowering period. Thanks to this, the variety has become widespread in the northern regions of our country. Trees stably tolerate summer drought and develop harmoniously on any soil. Gardeners note this variety for its unpretentiousness to environmental conditions.

Disease resistance

Unfortunately, Yellow Sugar apple trees cannot boast of increased resistance to diseases and pests. This indicator is at the average level. Experienced gardeners who have been growing this crop for more than a year are advised to carry out a set of preventive measures. Thanks to this, it is really possible to reduce the likelihood of diseases of trees and strengthen their protection.

Complex includes:

destruction of fallen leaves and fruits that have fallen as a result of bad weather, illness or other external factors;
periodic tree crown thinning;
treatment of apple trees with special preparations containing copper and other fungicides;
removal and destruction of pests that damage the cara and leaves of trees.

Terms of flowering and fruit ripening

Trees begin to bloom and bear fruit only in the fourth year after planting on the site. In rare cases, fruits appear after three years. After the appearance of the first fruits, each subsequent year will bring a stable harvest.

If the weather conditions in your area are favorable, the fruits ripen in the second half of August. Regions located closer to the North can only start harvesting at the end of August. The fruits ripen at the same time, and experts do not advise delaying the harvest, as it may fall to the ground.