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The Orlovskoe striped apple tree was created in 1957 by crossing two varieties of apple trees - Mackintosh and Bessemyanka Michurinskaya. She was a double gold medalist at the 1977 and 1984 International Fruit Shows held in Erfurt, Germany.
Description of the Orlovskoe striped apple tree with photo
Appearance of fruit and tree
Description of the tree:
- height up to 5 m;
- the roots of the apple tree are strong and branched, go 1.5 m deep into the soil and extend 6 m wide;
- the crown of the tree has a rounded shape of medium density and a width of up to 4.5 m;
- branches with brown and smooth bark are perpendicular to the trunk with ends pointing upward;
- on the sprouts there are many small lentils with conical eyes that are pressed against the shoot;
- large apple tree leaves have a rich green color, a glossy surface and a bent shape in the area of the central vein;
- the edges of the leaves form a pointed wavy line;
- cuttings are thick, short;
- pink flowers look like saucers, large with rounded petals.
Description of fruits:
- the skin of the apples is covered with oil wax and has a glossy surface;
- a ripe apple has a greenish-yellow color, and when ready for consumption, it is golden-yellow with stripes and interspersed with shades of red;
- the thin stalk has a straight shape, medium size;
- closed cup;
- the core has a characteristic shape and large size, the seeds are of normal color.
Taste
The pulp of the fruit of this apple tree contains the following substances:
- fructose - 10.0%;
- acid - 0.8%;
- pectin - 10.9%.
Tasting score: 4.5/5.
The pulp of the Orlovskoe striped apple is juicy and fine-grained, crispy. The taste is harmonious with a predominance of sourness. The aroma is pronounced.
Growing regions
Since 1986, the Orlovskoye Polosatoe variety has been recommended for cultivation in the following regions of Russia:
- Central Black Earth.
- Volgo-Vyatsky.
- Middle Volga.
- Central.
- Northern.
- Northwestern.
The Oryol striped apple tree can be grown in other regions, but you need to pay attention to the climate and frost resistance of the tree, and, if necessary, help withstand severe frosts or heat.
Productivity
The Orlovskoye striped apple tree variety produces large yields - up to 200 kg of apples per hectare.
The harvest volume of an apple tree of this variety is directly proportional to its age. At 8 years old - up to 50 kg from one tree, and at 15 years old she will produce up to 80 kg.
Frost resistance
The tree has an average degree of resistance to frost (up to -25 degrees), but they have learned to grow it in northern latitudes. To do this, cut out the top of the crown to give it a slate shape, leaving the lower branches. In winter, trees are covered and covered with snow to protect them from frost.
Resistance to diseases and pests
An apple tree of this variety has high immunity to scab, but is prone to developing cytosporosis.
As a preventative measure, it is necessary to treat Oryol striped trees in the following cases:
- when the kidneys begin to swell;
- at the beginning of flowering;
- after flowering;
- before the onset of frost.
Flowering period and ripening period
This is a fast-growing plant, which only needs 4 years to be ready to produce a harvest.
The Orlovskoe striped apple tree begins to produce inflorescences from late April to mid-May, and the fruits ripen in September. In the same month you can harvest.
Pollinators for the Orlovskoe striped apple tree
The following varieties of apple trees are considered pollinators, which are usually planted next to the Oryol striped tree:
- Anise striped.
- Orlik.
- Autumn striped.
- Slav.
- Scarlet anise.
- Memory of a warrior.
- Titovka.
- Welsey.
- Padding.
Transportation and keeping quality
Orlovskoe striped fruits can be kept in cellars or refrigerators without any problems. The shelf life of fresh apples is 4 months, sometimes more.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- culinary possibilities - jams, juices, jellies, preserves, baking fillings, compotes, baked desserts are prepared from these apples;
- precocity;
- large harvests;
- taste and aesthetic appeal;
- Benefit for health;
- immunity to scab;
- ease of storage.
Flaws:
- low resistance to drought;
- the possibility of buds freezing during frosts or cold autumn;
- thin skin, easy to damage, requires careful handling during harvesting.
Landing rules
In order for a tree to grow properly and subsequently produce a high yield, it must be properly planted and cared for. It is necessary to choose a place and time, as well as planting material.
It is worth considering these recommendations:
- It is necessary to choose a well-lit place, as this plant loves light, and in the shade it will not give sufficient yield and taste.
- You need to take care of drainage to avoid excess moisture for the roots, but you should not allow a lack of it.
- A neutral soil pH level is preferable. The optimal soil is loamy or sandy loam.
- To increase the immune capabilities of the tree and the future harvest, it is better to fertilize the soil with mineral organic compounds already during planting.
- To prepare the soil in the fall or spring, fertilize the soil with a mixture of compost, wood ash, superphosphate, potassium salt and peat. After this, the area should be weeded.
- Make holes 1 m deep and 80 cm in diameter at a distance of 4.5 m from each other.
- When planting, it is necessary to ensure that the root collar remains 6 cm above the soil. The roots are lowered into the recess and sprinkled with soil.
Growing and care
If the Orlovskoe striped apple tree is grown on black soil, there is no need for additional feeding of the plant. In other cases, the tree needs annual feeding, which begins in the second or third year.
Feeding:
- The first feeding of the Oryol striped - humus and compost at the rate of 10 kg/m2 - must be administered several times during the season.
- During the flowering period, apple trees are given a solution of 1 bucket of water and 300 g of urea or 5 liters of manure for the same volume.
- 2 weeks after the end of flowering, feed with 5 g of sodium humate and 150 g of nitrophoska per 30 liters of water.
- At the beginning of autumn, trees are fed with complex fertilizers that do not contain nitrogen.
The tree must be watered at least 5 times a season. Do this in the morning and evening. The frequency depends on the weather. Overflow should not be allowed. The last time a tree of the Orlovskoe striped variety is watered is in early September - after the leaves have fallen.
It is necessary to loosen the soil after watering in order to increase air circulation in the soil and moisture permeability. We need to rid the soil of weeds.
Before protecting the trees from frost, you need to treat the trunks with a mixture of 280 g of copper sulfate, 3 kg of slaked lime, 150 g of casein glue and 200 g of acrylic paint. Before the autumn cold, the tree trunk circle is mulched with rotted manure and the treated area is wrapped in non-woven material.
To protect trees from rodents, you need to wrap the tree trunk area with a net over a covering non-woven material.
In order for the Oryol striped apple tree to produce the maximum yield of tasty fruits, it must be pruned correctly:
- immediately after planting, two-year-old plants are formed with a closed root system for the establishment of skeletal branches;
- Every April, pruning is carried out until the sap begins to flow;
- the above-ground part and root system are shortened in annual plants;
- If some branches are damaged after frost or disease, they are cut into rings and the cuts are specially treated in order to prevent the problem from spreading throughout the tree.
Collection and storage
Apple trees of this variety ripen and are ready for harvest from the beginning of September. The trees produce fruit consistently every year, starting at 4 years of age. The fruits must be collected carefully so as not to damage the thin skin.
Store at a maximum humidity of 60% and a temperature of 1–2 degrees.
You can keep apples fresh in boxes made of wood. To do this, the fruits are laid out in layers, each layer covered with cardboard. If there are few fruits, then each apple can be wrapped in newspaper. Orlovskoe striped apples can be stored under these conditions until January.
It is good to store fruits in the refrigerator, on a glazed balcony, or on a loggia.
Conclusion
The Oryol striped apple tree is perfect for growing in most regions of Russia. It is resistant not only to weather conditions, but also to the most common disease - scab. It is easy to protect it from other diseases and pests. The tree is unpretentious in care, but rewards for care with consistently high yields of tasty and beautiful fruits. Apples of this variety will appeal to both adults and children.