Colony apple varieties - the result of workbreeders, who once discovered a similar tree, formed as a result of natural mutations, began their experiments. In the course of their conduct, many varieties of columnar apple trees were bred, which are distinguished by different ripening terms, taste, and external characteristics. The columnar Apple Triumph has an attractive appearance and tasty fruits, which makes it a welcome guest in many household plots.
Variety description
The columnar Apple Triumph combines the following qualities and features:
- semi-dwarf growth: 2 m is the maximum height that trees reach;
- the crown is compact, in the shape of a neat column, on which small shoots (branches) with foliage and fruits are located;
- medium-sized fruits, their weight ranges from 150 to 200 g;
- color is dark red, striped, the surface of the apple is dense, glossy;
- the flesh of the fruit is a snow-white shade, crispy with a fine-grained consistency;
- aroma - pronounced apple;
- sweet taste, honey-sweet with a pleasant sourness;
- the harvest period is mid-September;
- keeping apples is not very high and averages 1 month;
- the seedling begins to bear fruit at the age of 2;
- winter hardiness of the variety is average - at low temperatures (from -10) additional shelter is required, especially for young plants;
- the variety is resistant to many diseases and pests.
The fruits of the columnar Apple Triumph are consumed mainly fresh. They are also used for making jams, compotes, jams and pastries.
Useful properties of apples
In the varietal description of the columnar apple Triumphit is noted that its fruits not only have excellent taste characteristics, but also are rich in healthy substances. Separately, it is worth noting the high content of vitamin C, which is of great importance for the immune system. In addition, the fruits contain carotene, iron, antioxidants, iodine, pectin, phytoncides.
Sweet apple varieties contain feweracid, therefore, allowed for use even by those people who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, apples are useful for mental development, vision and blood vessels, as well as for those who have suffered a heart attack.
Advantages and disadvantages of columnar apple trees
Gardeners who wish to cultivate the Triumph's columnar apple on their land should be aware of some of its features:
- Compactness - Apple trees occupy very little space, they can be planted at a distance of 1 m from each other.
- Decorative appearance allows you to grow such varieties along the paths and even in large pots.
- Early gives fruit - in the 2nd year after planting, on individual trees you can see a few apples in the first year.
At the same time, the apple tree has several minor drawbacks:
- Low winter hardiness - plants require additional shelter for the winter. Due to its compactness, it is not difficult.
- Stops fruit quite early - at 18-20 years of age.
- High cost - columnar apple trees are considered exotic and their cost is slightly higher than the price of ordinary wood.
Despite this, their compactness allows you to grow fruits of different varieties in a relatively small area.
Selection of seedlings
Before buying a Triumph apple, you should learn how to get the right seedling of a plant. It is recommended to pay attention to such nuances:
- The plant should be less than 2 years old, such seedlings take root better and produce fruits faster;
- the root system is well developed, not overdried, its length should be at least 30 cm;
- the overall appearance should be healthy, without cracks on the bark and shriveled areas.
If the purchase takes into account all the parameters of a healthy plant, the acquired plant will please the gardener for many years.
Landing in the ground
The columnar apple cultivars of Triumph do not stand in a hurry.If planting is supposed to be in the spring, it is necessary to prepare the pit in the fall - during this time the soil will have time to prepare and connect with the fertilizers. In such a hole, the garden culture takes root better and may even bloom in the first year after planting. However, if the purchase of a seedling was spontaneous, it should be immediately planted. The technology for planting a columnar apple is as follows:
- recommended pit parameters 90 x 90;
- a small layer of rubble is laid at the bottom as a drainage;
- then stones are filled up with 1-2 buckets of organic fertilizers (compost, humus) and 100-150 g of superphosphate;
- A sapling is installed on the fertile layer and filled with soil, which is slightly compacted;
- after planting the plant is abundantly watered.
Place for planting a columnar apple Triumph should be well lit, no wind. The soil for growth should be light, fertile, without close occurrence of groundwater.
Care of the apple tree
The description, a photo of a columnar apple Triumph speaks about its undemandingness, however some care measures are still needed:
- Watering is plentiful, especially indry weather. The fact is that the apple trees lack a root core in which moisture can accumulate. All summer, except for August, it is necessary to maintain the humidity of the root zone, but not to allow stagnation of water. In August, the formation of kidneys, so watering is limited.
- Top dressing is carried out annually, potash fertilizers. The first - in the period of flowering and the formation of fruits, the second and third - with an interval of two weeks. In August and autumn feeding is not required.
- Pruning of the apple is in spring. It is necessary to cut off only side shoots, without affecting the top. Such manipulations stimulate active growth of branches.
- Shelter for the winter is carried out with the help of burlap along the entire length of the tree. The root zone is covered with earth or sand.
- Treatment against pests is carried out as needed when detecting the first signs of damage.
With proper care, garden culture will produce a large number of fruits with high taste characteristics.
Apple reproduction
A photo of a columnar apple Triumph can lead to thoughts about breeding a variety with the purpose of sharing with neighbors. There are several ways:
- Seed - does not give a 100% guarantee of preservation of varietal qualities, besides laborious.
- Inoculation of varietal cuttings requires experience in carrying out such a manipulation.
- Air layouts - the easiest way.To do this, make a cut on the branch and wrap it in plastic with peat and maintain the humidity inside. By the fall of the roots will appear, and the branch itself can be separated and planted in the ground.
Self-propagation of columnar apple trees is not so simple, but the result will be a garden culture with a decorative appearance and tasty juicy fruits.
