Apple tree Banana: description of the variety, characteristics and regions of growth with a photo

Apple variety Bananove is a fairly common variety grown in Russia. But it is more popular in Belarus, where it was bred by crossing the Winter Banana and Babushkino. Apples are quite large and tasty, they are used universally - for harvesting, baking or fresh. Ripe in late summer - early autumn.

Description and characteristics

When breeding the Bananove variety, two apple trees were crossed - Babushkino and Winter Banana. Breeding work was carried out in Belarus by A.E. Syubarov. The plant is suitable for home garden and industrial cultivation.

The variety has the following description:

• The tree is undersized, up to 4 m high. The crown is rounded, characterized by medium foliage. The leaves are dark green, small.
• Blooms in late April-early May. The flowers are collected in inflorescences, white. Pollination occurs by insects.
• The tree produces large fruits, weighing up to 135 g. Sometimes there are especially large specimens, the weight of which reaches 200 g. Apples are rounded, but slightly flattened, bright yellow.
• The pulp is very sweet and juicy, firm, so when biting it crunches.
• The plant is early-growing, it gives the first fruits already for 2-3 years.
• Apple trees are high-yielding - up to 60 kg of apples can be harvested from one tree. The fruits ripen in late August, but should not be picked until mid-September.

If you properly care for the plant, it will produce a good harvest every year.

Pros and cons of apple tree Banana

The variety has a number of advantages that make it the choice of many gardeners:

• The fruits are very large and sweet. They can be used to make juices and marmalades or eaten fresh. Apples tolerate heat treatment well, do not lose their taste.
• High yield. Subject to the rules of cultivation, the maximum yield is observed at 5-6 years after cultivation. In the future, the number of fruits may decrease slightly.
• Good keeping quality. Unlike other summer varieties, apples have a hard skin, they almost do not deteriorate. Therefore, they can be stored throughout the winter. In addition, the fruits perfectly tolerate transportation over long distances, have a marketable appearance. But it is recommended to store them in the basement or in the refrigerator. By spring, the taste may deteriorate slightly, so apples are recommended to be eaten before the onset of winter.
• Winter hardiness. The tree does not freeze, even if it is not protected from frost. If some branches are damaged, they will simply need to be cut back in the spring.
• Drought tolerance. The plant tolerates summer heat. But sometimes it is recommended to water it.
• Resistant to diseases and pests. The plant rarely develops scab and other diseases. But for prevention, annual spraying with special formulations is recommended.
• Unpretentiousness. The plant tolerates any weather conditions well, does not die and does not reduce yield during temperature changes.

The plant has almost no flaws. Unless already ripened apples have to be plucked by hand, as they do not crumble, as is the case with other varieties. In addition, the apple tree begins to bear fruit poorly already 15 years after planting. Therefore, growing it in the future is unprofitable.

Maturation and fruiting

Apples begin to ripen at the end of August. Even if they are not collected in time, they stick to the branches and do not fall off. Therefore, there is no need to harvest in several stages. It is better to do this in mid-September, when all the fruits will definitely be ripe.

The apple tree of this variety bears fruit regularly and gives good yields. The first fruits appear 2-3 years after planting. At the same time, it is recommended to apply the first fertilizers to increase fruiting.

Regions of distribution

Apple Tree Banana tolerates all weather conditions well. Therefore, it has become widespread in all regions of Russia and Belarus.

For a plant to produce good yields, it needs the following growing conditions:

• It is recommended to plant a tree on the south side, in a well-lit place. It should not be planted in a draft, as in the spring, with slight frosts, the flowers will crumble, and the harvest will be weak.
• When planting a large number of trees, a certain distance must be observed between them. Distance in a row - at least 4 m, and between rows - 5 m.
• Loams with neutral acidity are best suited for Banana apple trees. She gives a good harvest on black soil.

Also, the plant requires regular care. It is necessary to timely trim the crown, fertilize, water.

Apple Tree Banana is a great option for planting in your home garden. The plant will delight every year with delicious and sweet apples.

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