Apple tree Daria: variety description, cultivation features and pest control

To plants that bear fruit in the early period, there has always been close attention, since by the end of summer there is an abundance of fruits, and at the beginning of it, lovers of fresh fruits have nothing to please themselves, except for purchased products. The need for fruits rich in vitamins comes before the main crops have time to ripen, which is why the apple tree with the consonant name Daria is in high demand among gardeners.

Description of the Daria apple tree

To get acquainted with this plant, you need to know the detailed descriptions of the variety. It is distinguished by the following features:

The apple tree bears fruit 2-3 years after young seedlings are planted in open ground.
The tree grows small (the approximate growth of this breed is within three meters).
The variety is characterized by a lush crown, with an abundance of thick leaves directed to the top of the crown.
The fruits themselves are large (the weight of an apple, on average, is 120-150 grams), while often growing in whole bunches.
This variety is characterized by rapid growth (by average standards, the tree grows by 10 centimeters annually).

This variety of apple trees got its name from domestic gardeners. Originally bred in the USA, the culture had, instead of a name, a characteristic number - DA 6517.

This variety of apple trees needs to be grown in an open space where there is no crowding of other massive trees, since Daria loves sunlight and moisture (if you plant seedlings in the shade, then there is a chance that they will catch the disease, and then develop slowly).

Pros and cons of the variety

Daria apple variety has both positive qualities and disadvantages. Consider the main advantages of this culture:

early fruit ripening;
abundant harvest;
disease resistance;
beautiful tree shape;
low temperature resistant;
small plant size;
early fertility.

As already mentioned, this variety is distinguished by early flowering. After planting, a young tree may begin to bloom and bear fruit in the second or third year. However, there are also disadvantages: the tree loves an abundance of sunlight; in order to harvest a bountiful harvest, it is necessary to take care of the seedling; if a scab grabbed an apple tree, then it must be de alt with immediately, or the plant will die.

If a young tree does not receive proper care, then subsequently the apple tree will not be able to bear fruit abundantly, and the fruits will also be characterized by a small size and the presence of irregular shapes, sores.

Maturation and fruiting

Immediately after planting the seedling in the ground, this variety of apples quickly begins to develop. Every year, a young tree will add 10 centimeters in height (sometimes more). However, when a growth of three meters is reached, the growth rate stops. This variety has the following fruiting characteristics:

ripe fruits have the correct shape;
crop color yellow-green, with a red blush;
fruits ripen in July (in comparison with other varieties - early ripening);
despite early ripeness, apples continue to hang on the tree instead of falling;
fruits are distinguished by the possibility of long-term storage;
a young tree begins to bloom in the second year after planting;
a bountiful harvest is obtained 2-3 years after planting the seedling.

Ripe fruits of this variety have a moderate sweetness, as well as a sour taste, which increases the demand for these fruits, both among lovers of sweet and sour taste.

When a young tree blooms for the first time, it is recommended to remove the bloom, this will increase the fecundity for the next year (usually after that, ripe fruits are present on the apple tree in whole clusters).

Frost resistance and disease

This breed of apple trees was bred specifically to resist modern diseases. Consider information on how this variety tolerates low temperatures and diseases:

fruits are resistant to low temperatures and keep well in the refrigerator;
the tree itself is not damaged by frost, but it is recommended to cover young seedlings when cold weather sets in;
an adult tree freely tolerates frosts and sub-zero air temperatures;
almost all known diseases are not terrible for this variety, as it was bred with the expectation of resisting ailments;
For a young tree to grow strong and disease-free, it needs to be planted separately so that there is an abundance of sunlight.

The only thing that can grab seedlings and immature trees is scab, but this disease is not terrible for Daria apple trees, provided there is good natural light and enough water.

Usually, trees of this variety are planted in pre-prepared soil that has been previously fertilized.

Growing climate

Despite the fact that the Daria apple tree was brought from the warm states of America, this breed grows well in the middle lane. Consider the optimal conditions for growth:

Requires temperate climate.
Moderate rainfall.
Presence of plenty of sunlight.
Average temperature indicators (during the year - from -20 to +20 degrees).
No strong wind.

If such indicators are present, then the apple tree grows rapidly and after two or three seasons begins to bear fruit abundantly.

Despite the fact that the tree loves space and sunlight, it is not recommended to plant it away from larger plants, as the small size of apple trees does not allow them to freely endure strong gusts of wind.