Columnar apple tree Jin: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation with photo

Apple is the most popular fruit in the world. Choosing the right variety for planting is a difficult task. To avoid mistakes, you need to take into account many factors. The choice should be stopped on those varieties that bear fruit well in a particular region. Columnar apple tree Jean is small-sized and winter-hardy, therefore it is suitable for cultivation throughout the Russian Federation.

Description and features

Gardeners purchase seedlings depending on the description of the variety and its characteristics.

Apple Tree Jin:

• The first fruits appear in the second year after planting.
• Jin is a winter variety. The first mature specimens can be tasted in early September.
• The tree is small, reaching no more than 2 meters in height.
• In the first 4 years, a maximum of five kilograms of fruits are harvested from one plant.
• Starting from the 5th year, the yield increases. The tree produces up to 20 kilograms of juicy fruit.
• Long shelf life.

Jin grows with one trunk. Lateral branching of the variety is practically suppressed. Therefore, the plant needs additional fastening.

Pros and Cons of Apple Jin

Flaws:

• Because of one main shoot, it is difficult for the tree to withstand strong winds. Therefore, a strong support is required.
• The root system is located on the surface. Because of this, the plant often suffers from drought and lack of mineral nutrition.
• The variety needs a winter shelter. In a harsh, snowless winter, the plant often dies.
• Short fruiting period. Gives a good harvest no more than 15 years.

Columnar variety gaining popularity thanks to:

• yields from the second year;
• disease resistance;
• compact, a large number of seedlings are planted in a small area, a distance of one meter is left between plants;
• high winter hardiness;
• easy care and easy trimming.

Characteristics of the variety

To determine the variety for planting, you should pay attention to the main characteristics of the apple tree.

Sizes

The tree grows up to two meters. It rarely exceeds this height. The width of the crown reaches 80 centimeters. Sizes depend on care and growing area.

Yields

From the second year, up to 4 kg of fruits are harvested from the tree. For the fifth and subsequent years, the yield will be up to 12 kilograms.

Frequency of fruiting

The tree does not bear fruit:

• if severely damaged by pests;
• if infected with diseases;
• in adverse weather conditions.

The first crop of several fruits can be enjoyed in the first year, but during this period it is recommended to remove all emerging inflorescences to allow the plant to grow stronger. Abundant fruiting occurs five years after planting. From the sixth year the tree bears fruit annually.

The plant occasionally needs to restore vitality. During the dormant period, the tree produces only a few fruits.

Winter hardiness

Possesses high winter hardiness. Jin easily endures harsh winter conditions:

• hard frost;
• thaw;
• wet snow;
• ice crust;
• long freeze.

Disease resistance

The variety is highly disease resistant. Virtually undamaged by pests and diseases. The advantage of the variety is resistance to scab.

Fruit evaluation

According to the application, the fruits are universal, used for:

• jam;
• tinctures;
• jam;
• cidra;
• pies.

Fruits:

• sweet and sour;
• regular, round shape;
• with a pleasant aroma;
• deep red with blush;
• with strong light flesh;
• weighing from 65 to 135 grams.

At world competitions, the apple tree received three gold medals. Tasting score - 4.75 points.

Regions of distribution

The apple tree is suitable for growing in all regions of the Russian Federation. Feels especially good in the Middle lane.

Reviews about the variety

Dmitry: “Several varieties of apple trees grow in my dacha. Jean is my favorite. I planted several trees at a distance of 70 centimeters. From one plant I collect up to 20 kilograms of large and juicy fruits. Recommended!”

Margarita: “It gives a wonderful harvest in Sochi. I have 7 trees. For five years, the plant was not affected by any diseases. They bear fruit from the second year. This year I collected 10 kilograms from each apple tree. Fruits are sweet, slightly fresh, not sour. Juiciness is average. The fruits are firmly attached to the tree, do not fall off when ripe.”

Valentina: “The apple tree is easy to care for. In hot weather I water three times a week. I only fertilize in the spring. Every spring I whiten the trunks, I have not noticed pests for several years. The tree is 4 years old this year. She took off 5 kilograms. The size of one fruit is 150 grams. I warm up for the winter. I sprinkle the trunk with sawdust, then I cover it with spruce branches. In addition to cold weather, the shelter also saves from mice. We usually eat fresh apples. They make delicious pies.”

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