10 best varieties of columnar apple trees for the Moscow region

A fast-growing variety recommended by breeders for the conditions of Central Russia. The apple tree has decorative properties, is able to tolerate frosts down to minus 30 degrees, has a strong immunity to diseases, and is especially not susceptible to the development of scab. It produces fruits of small weight, characterized by juiciness and sweet and sour taste. On average, from one tree, gardeners collect up to 6 kg of apples, but with improved agricultural conditions, the variety can please with a much higher yield (up to 15 kg from one tree). The apple tree begins to bear fruit from 2-4 years after planting. As gardeners note, the variety is whimsical in care and requires mandatory pollination, therefore, to get an excellent harvest, you will have to work hard to create optimal conditions for growing apple trees (watering and fertilizing).

A semi-dwarf variety that has high winter hardiness and is resistant to various diseases and pests. Breeders recognized it as one of the best domestic varieties of columnar apple trees. The compact size does not at all prevent the tree from bearing fruit abundantly, giving rather large turnip-shaped apples. Gardeners begin to harvest apple trees in the third year of the tree's life. The fruits taste sweet and sour, they are not stored for a long time, they are suitable for fresh consumption, drying and making compotes. Summer residents of the Moscow region choose a variety for early fruit ripening, high yields, which reach up to 20 kg per apple tree, and a dense root system that ensures good survival of the tree in new conditions.

A self-fertile variety that does not require pollination, which begins to delight with tasty and large apples already in the second year from the moment of planting. To maintain the columnar shape of a semi-dwarf tree, it is important to ensure that there is only one apical bud.The variety is recommended by experts for the Middle Strip, Moscow Region and Siberia. Gardeners in these regions choose Medoc for frost resistance, good root system, disease resistance and excellent yield, which from one tree is often up to 9 kg, but can reach up to 15 kg. They are also attracted by an unusual taste - the juicy sweet pulp of apples has a pronounced honey taste, for which, in fact, the variety got its name. Apples are suitable for fresh consumption, but various preparations are obtained from them no less tasty.

Arbat is a variety of columnar apple trees, which is popular with gardeners in many regions of Russia. It allows you to significantly save the planting area, since the tree grows only upwards, without forming side shoots. Also, the plant attracts with its high yield, annual fruiting, early maturity, resistance to extreme cold and various diseases. Abundant fruiting begins from the second year from planting. After harvesting, you need to let the apples lie down a bit to improve consumer properties.They are beautiful in appearance, juicy, have a sweet and sour taste, are universal in use, are stored until about December, and do not tolerate transportation well.

A columnar variety that bears fruit in the first year after planting a one-year-old seedling. Adult 4-5-year-old trees bear fruit abundantly, giving up to 7 kg of apples from one tree annually. Active fruiting continues until the age of 14-16 - experts recommend updating plantings after 10 years. The plant perfectly withstands quite severe frosts, is resistant to many diseases, and can be transported. The fruits are medium in size, juicy, sweet and sour, dessert. Gardeners note that the apple tree bears fruit well with enhanced agricultural technology - it is required to regularly water the tree, feed it, and cut it correctly. It is also desirable to plant nearby other varieties of columnar apple trees (Medok, Currency, President), since Vasyugan is only a partially self-fertile variety.

One of the first autumn varieties of the columnar apple tree, bred by domestic breeders. Often found in the gardens of the Moscow region, Samara, Perm regions. A medium-sized tree tolerates severe frosts well, is resistant to various diseases and pests, rich in yield, early ripening, begins to bear fruit in the second year of life. Medium-sized apples are sweet in taste, juicy, with a pronounced aroma, are dessert, universal in use (used fresh and for preparations). Gardeners note that apples are stored for several months (until December they retain their presentation and taste characteristics), they tolerate transportation well.

The variety, which is popular with summer residents of Central Russia, attracts with its compact size, high resistance to low temperatures, and large apple sizes. The apple tree begins to bear fruit steadily from the second year of life. For the first five years, up to 5 kg of apples can be harvested from a tree, and then with regular feeding, the yield grows to 12-15 kg. The fruits are juicy, sweet and sour, with a pronounced aroma.It is better to use them fresh, as they do not keep for a long time. Also, due to the high juiciness, excellent juice is obtained from apples. Gardeners pay special attention to the fact that Malyukha is a self-fertile variety that requires a pollinator crop. It is also important to create optimal conditions for the growth of the apple tree - a sunny place, protection from the winds and prevention of moisture stagnation.

The variety got its name for its similarity to a necklace - bright yellow apples gracefully encircle the trunk. A fast-growing columnar apple tree begins to bear fruit in the third year of life. Actively bears fruit for 15-17 years, after which gardeners recommend changing plantings. The yield is stable and very good - after 5 years, 15-20 kg of fruit can be harvested from an apple tree. For high yields, the Amber Necklace requires the right choice of location - it must be a sunny site. The variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness (but in a snowless and harsh winter it is better to cover the tree), excellent early maturity. The drought resistance of the variety, although good, still requires periodic watering.The fruits have a sweet taste, a delicate aroma, and are stored for a long time - with the passage of the shelf life, the taste of apples only improves.

A semi-dwarf variety that quickly begins to bear fruit and attracts with high productivity while saving planting area. The elegant-looking apple tree is also distinguished by good productivity, resistance to frost and immunity to various diseases. Annual seedlings begin to bear fruit in the first year from planting. For all this, the variety fell in love with many gardeners in our country. Apples are quite large in size, delight with a pleasant aroma, sweet taste with a barely perceptible sourness. They do not crumble, sitting tightly on the tree and waiting for the harvest. Harvested apples are stored for 3-4 months, retaining their benefits and excellent taste characteristics.

A self-infertile medium-sized variety that requires the presence of a nearby similar crop that blooms at the same time for pollination.It is very popular with many gardeners for its high yield, large apple size, annual fruiting, strong immunity to diseases, and high frost resistance. It begins to bear fruit in the second year after planting, the peak of productivity falls on the fifth year - it is possible to collect up to 10 kg of apples from a tree. But after 10 years, the yield decreases markedly and you need to think about changing plantings. The fruits are juicy, sweet, slightly sour, used fresh and for homemade preparations. Apples retain their presentation and taste properties well until January.