Apple tree Memory of Lavrik: description of the variety, photos, reviews from gardeners, diseases

Content

1 History of selection
2 Description of the Memory of Lavrik apple tree with photo
- 2.1 Wood appearance
- 2.2 Description of fruits
3 Characteristics of the variety
4 Advantages and disadvantages
5 Landing rules
6 Care instructions
7 Diseases and pests of apple trees Memory of Lavrik
8 Collection and storage
9 Conclusion
10 Reviews from gardeners about the memory of Lavrik apple tree

Apple tree Memory Lavrika (Lavrikova) is a late-summer variety. It is not yet listed in the State Register of the Russian Federation. A description of the Lavrikovo apple tree variety with photos and reviews will help you study in detail its characteristics, pros and cons, planting and care features.

History of selection

Pavel Iosifovich Lavrik worked on developing the variety, after whom the apple tree was named. The breeder did not have time to finish the work, but it was successfully completed by his colleague L.A. Zhmurko. The birthplace of the new product is the Leningrad Fruit and Vegetable Experimental Station. For selection, we used the ancient folk summer variety Papirovka and the late autumn Bellefleur-Chinese apple tree.

Description of the Memory of Lavrik apple tree with photo

The Memory Lavrik variety combines the features of both parents. This affected both the appearance of the apple tree and a number of its characteristics.

Wood appearance

Lavrik's memory grows in the form of trees of medium height. They can reach 5.5 m and look like this:

the crown is dense, but quite compact and neat, oval or broadly oval in shape;
the angle of departure of the branches from the trunk is straight;
geniculate shoots are large, brown in color;
foliage is medium-sized or slightly larger, leathery, dense, matte, sometimes has a slight shine, green in color;
the plates are wrinkled with a short point at the tips, the shape is elongated-elliptical, the edge is serrated-crenenate, wavy, serrated;
the root system is powerful, highly branched, the central shoot penetrates deeply into the soil;
fruiting of mixed type - on ringlets, spears, fruit twigs;
the buds bloom together.

Description of fruits

The fruits of the Pamyat Lavrika variety are intended primarily for fresh consumption, but are also well suited for processing. Main characteristics of apples:

large size;
average weight 140 g, maximum 200 g;
elongated conical shape;
the calyx has pronounced ribbing;
sometimes we see the side seam;
the skin is thick, smooth;
the color is matte pale yellow or almost white, there is a slight orange blush on the sunny side;
the pulp is juicy, the color is white, sometimes with a greenish tint;
fine-grained structure;
pronounced aroma.

Comment! The dense thick skin of Memory Lavrika apples allows them to be transported even over long distances without much loss.

Apples of the Pamyat Lavrik variety have light greenish subcutaneous dots

Characteristics of the variety

The well-developed and deeply penetrating root system of the Memory Lavrik apple tree provided it with good drought resistance. The variety has many other positive characteristics.

Taste qualities

Apples of the Pamyat Lavrika variety have sweet and sour pulp. Its excellent taste is considered dessert. It is estimated at 4.8-4.9 points.

Ripening time

Apple tree Memory Lavrika is a summer crop variety. In terms of maturation, it belongs to the late representatives of this group. The harvest is harvested in late August or early autumn.

Productivity

At the age of 15 years, Pamyat Lavrik apple trees bear an average of 45 kg of fruit. The maximum yield per tree is 60 kg. Apple trees begin to bear fruit 5-6 years after planting in the garden.

Frost resistance

The Memory Lavrik apple tree has good winter hardiness. According to this indicator, the variety is not inferior to its parent – Papirovka, which can withstand frosts down to -40 °C.

Pollinators

Without cross-pollination, Memory Lavrik will practically not produce apples. The variety is self-sterile. The following apple trees are suitable for pollination:

Padding;
Wine;
Fragrant.

Comment! When choosing pollinators, the same timing of flowering is important. Trees are planted at a distance of no more than 15-20 m from each other.

Where is it grown?

The Leningrad fruit and vegetable experimental station sets adaptation to the conditions of the North-West as one of the main goals of selection. This also applies to the Memory Lavrik apple tree. The variety is well adapted to the conditions of its native region, but it is also successfully grown in other areas, including the middle zone and the Russian south.

Disease resistance

The Memory Lavrik apple tree is highly resistant to scab. The variety also has good immunity to powdery mildew and cytosporosis.

Advantages and disadvantages

Memory Lavrik apples have high commercial and consumer qualities. The variety can be grown not only in private gardens, but also for industrial purposes.

Thanks to their dense thick peel, apples of the Pamyat Lavrika variety are well protected from mechanical damage

Pros:

excellent taste;
juicy pulp;
high winter hardiness;
immunity to scab;
drought resistance;
high transportability.

Minuses:

the yield is not high enough;
keeping quality below average;
self-sterility.

Landing rules

Memory Lavrik apple trees are grown in sunny areas. Basic requirements for the place:

groundwater distance is at least 3-3.5 m;
good ventilation, but no drafts;
drainage;
The soil is better podzolic or loam.

The variety is suitable for both spring and autumn planting. In regions with harsh climates, it is better to choose the beginning of the season. The planting hole is prepared in advance for spring planting in the fall:

Dig a hole with a diameter of 1-1.2 m and a depth of 0.7-0.9 m.
Pour fertile soil with organic matter and minerals at the bottom.
Organize drainage.
Spill the hole with 50-60 liters of water.
Cover with waterproof material.

When planting several trees, holes are made at intervals of at least 3.5 m. An apple tree is planted as follows:

Dig a stake on the north side.
Place the seedling in the hole and carefully straighten the roots.
Fill the hole with soil, compacting it layer by layer with your hands.
Pour in 50-60 liters of water.
Mulch the tree trunk circle with sawdust or compost.

Comment! When planting, the root collar is left above the surface.

When growing Memory Lavrik on a dwarf or semi-dwarf rootstock, the fruits will be larger, but the winter hardiness of the tree will decrease

Care instructions

The Memory Lavrik apple tree is quite unpretentious in care. It only needs to be watered specifically during the dry season. Enough 4-6 times during it. The tree spends 50 liters of water, introducing it into the circle around the trunk. Young seedlings are moistened as the top layer of soil dries. From August, watering is reduced, and in the fall it is stopped completely. This is important for preparing for winter.

In spring and autumn, the soil in the tree trunk circle should be dug up.During the season, it is cultivated with a hoe or sown with herbs.

Fertilizing is applied twice a year:

spring - ammonium nitrate, application rate is calculated according to the age of the tree;
autumn – organic matter and potassium-phosphorus complex.

The Memory Crown of Lavrik must be formed. This pruning is carried out in the spring. It is better to choose a sparse-tiered type - the presence of a central conductor and several skeletal branches, which are located at different heights and far from each other. Fruiting shoots are shortened by a third every year.

Sanitary pruning is also necessary. Remove all damaged, dry and diseased branches, specimens that grow inward or vertically. Anti-aging pruning begins at the age of 12-15.

Memory Lavrik's frost resistance is good, but preparation for winter should not be ruled out. To wrap the barrel, you can use roofing material, burlap or nylon. Additionally, this will serve as protection against rodents if you also lubricate the bark with fuel oil or grease. The roots are covered with a layer of spruce branches, straw or dry leaves. Whitewashing of the trunk is also necessary - protection from pests and sunburn.

Diseases and pests of apple trees Memory of Lavrik

The Memory Lavrik apple tree is resistant to scab, but this does not exclude the possibility of other diseases. One of them is late blight. This fungal disease quickly leads to the death of the tree. Fungicides are used for treatment and prevention:

Alirin-B;
Previkur Energy;
Oksikhom;
Gamair;
Ridomil Gold.

With late blight, chocolate-brown or brown-red spots appear, the fruits become watery, rot, and the tree dries out

The main pest is the codling moth. It poses a danger in the caterpillar phase. For control and prevention use:

Lepidocide;
Angio;
Fufanon-Nova;
Decis Profi;
Karate Zeon;
Shar Pei;
Fitoverm;
Bitoxibacillin.

One caterpillar can damage three fruits - without controlling the pest, the entire harvest will be ruined

Collection and storage

Apples are collected first from the lower branches, then gradually move to the top. The fruits are removed from it only with the help of a ladder, so as not to damage the bark. The apple is twisted together with the stalk.

The harvest is immediately placed in baskets or boxes as it is harvested. Damaged apples are removed separately - they are consumed or processed first.

Comment! Apples should be picked in dry weather. It is better to plan work in the morning.

The Pamyat Lavrik apple tree is a late-summer apple tree, but in terms of shelf life the harvest is more similar to the autumn variety. The fruits last up to 70 days. The optimal storage temperature is 2-5 °C.

Conclusion

Apple tree Memory Lavrika is a late-summer, medium-growing variety. It is resistant to a number of unfavorable factors, has good taste and commercial qualities. It is grown in different regions of the Russian Federation.

Reviews from gardeners about the memory of Lavrik apple tree

Ekaterina Baranova, Pskov

There is Memory of Lavrik in the garden, which pollinates well with Papirovka. We collect apples at the beginning of September, last year we got about 50 kg (age 16 years). Can be safely stored for 6-8 weeks. Be sure to spray for pests.

Anatoly Kuznetsov, Zelenograd

I planted Lavrik’s memory seven years ago, it began to bear fruit in the fifth year, but it’s too early to talk about yield. The apples are large and juicy, the skin is thick. The tree tolerates winter well.

Kristina Samoilova, St. Petersburg

We already bought a plot with this apple tree. It bears fruit well, the apples are juicy, but a bit sour. I don't like that the tree is too big. I prefer apple trees up to 3 m high. Most likely, I will remove them.