Apples are not only one of the most popular fruits in our country. Almost in each plot of land we can see a fruit tree - apple tree. There are many different varieties of apples, each of which has its followers. We'll tell you about the autumn variety of apples Strifel. He also has several other names - Streifling, or Autumn striped. He is loved for his high yield and a pleasant spicy taste of fruits. The variety originated from the Baltic territories. Gradually, it spread to virtually all former Soviet republics. But most often the apple tree type Strifel is found in the middle zone of Russia, where the climatic conditions perfectly suit these trees.
Apple Tree: description of the tree
Trees of apple variety Autumn striped differ in power (about 8 m in diameter) and in height (up to 8 m). They usually develop a cauldron crown, in which the ends of the branches drop to the bottom. Apple tree Shtrifel trees belong to durable and winter hardy varieties, and even in severe frosts, the affected plants demonstrate high restorative capacities: in two years they completely recover to normal and delight their owners with a wonderful harvest. True, while the apple tree Strifel poorly tolerate inadequate watering.
In grayish-green leaves of apple-trees, the shape of the rod is rounded, wide without curvature, with a fairly strong pubescence. They are densely located on the shoots, in particular in their upper part, due to which they form a cap on the top of the crown.
But if you go to the description of the flowers of an apple tree in the autumn striped, then you should indicate that they are large enough. Light pink fragrant buds open into white petals, forming cup-shaped or saucer-shaped flowers.
Apple tree Strifel: fruits
Apple-trees Strifel are considered a viable variety. The tree begins to bear fruit at a later age. In apple trees, which are 5-6 years old, usually there are single fruits. A good harvest should be expected by the age of 7-8. But a ten-year tree on average gives 10-11 kg of apples. A solid crop should be expected from the apple tree Strifel, whose age reaches 15 years.
Apples are resistant to scab - fungal disease, which manifests itself in the appearance of brown spots on the fruit surface, which, of course, worsens the appearance and yield of this fruit crop.
The fruits of the apple-tree Strifel differ in large size, although, under condition of high soil moisture. Otherwise, apples will be small. They have an unequal and round-conical shape, with ribs at the base of the apples. The skin of autumn striped apples is thin and smooth, and as if covered with wax coating. When the Strifel matures for removal (and this usually occurs in the first half of September), the color of the fruit has a greenish-yellow mottled color, which then passes yellow. It is not homogeneous: on the surface of apples there are bright red-orange bands. When fully ripe, they acquire a brown tint. But the flesh
The apples are stored until December. They are usually used for fresh consumption. If desired, they can be used as a raw material for preparing juicy juice or a delicious jam .
Thus, despite the later fruiting and exacting to the increased moisture of the soil, the apples of the Strifel brand are bribed with their excellent taste and market appearance.