Cinnamon Striped - one of the oldest varieties of apples, known in our country for more than one century.
This popular variety It has not only a rich long history, but also widespread in our country.
In this article you will find a description, photo and all the necessary information about the sort of apples Cinnamon Striped.
What kind is it?
This variety is traditionally referred to as early fall: fruits usually ripen in early September, and in the more sunny southern areas - starting in mid-August. The safety of ripe apples is average.
They can be stored no more than two to three monthstherefore experienced gardeners prefer do not leave apples of this variety for the winter, and use them in various household blanks.
From Cinnamon Striped, for example, it turns out great fragrant jam. If you want to extend the shelf life of these beautiful and delicious apples, you have a chance to do this, following a few rules.
First of all, it is extremely important harvest apples carefully and carefully.
Try to remove every ripe fruit from the tree, without waiting for him to fall to the ground. Avoid any shock and mechanical damage.that shorten the shelf life of an apple.
Carefully collect the collected fruits in wooden boxes or another similar container. Best Cinnamon Striped stored in a dry and cold enough place (for example, on the balcony).
But the excess moisture and high temperatures do not prolong the life of these fragrant apples. If you create optimal conditions for the storage of apples, it is quite possible to keep them not for 2-3 months, but for up to six months.
Cinnamon Striped is a real champion in winter hardiness.
According to this indicator, it has practically no equal among all the varieties of apples known in our country. Trees of this breed can to easily endure the most severe winters and the most severe cold. Their resilience is truly amazing.
Even in times of extremely low for our cold territories, these apple trees suffer only slightly (the degree of damage to trees during the cold season is estimated 0.4 points on a five-point scale).
Even the level of preservation of such popular (and quite winter-hardy) varieties such as Grushovka, Anis and Antonovka is rated much lower.
In short, Cinnamon Striped - the best option for those areas where harsh winters are not uncommon.
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Pollination
Cinnamon Striped refers to the self-infertile plants
It is among those varieties of apple trees that are well exposed to the so-called cross-pollinationin which trees of one variety are pollinated by neighboring plants of another variety.
For Cinnamon Striped the most successful pollinators are, first of all, Paping and Moscow Grushovkatherefore, it is advisable to plant trees of these varieties close to each other.
Significantly improve the ability to pollinate (and, consequently, yield) Cinnamon Striped may the presence of an apiary near the place of growth of apple trees. Studies have shown that bee pollination increases yields trees, and, very effectively - by 50-60%.
Description of the Cinnamon brand new
Description of the external characteristics of the apple and its fruit will consider separately.
Cornic Striped apple varieties are quite different powerful and strong structure.
Young trees may have broad pyromidal and bristled crown, in more adult age it acquires other outlines and becomes wide round, with long and thin hanging branches.
At the bottom of the branch is almost bare, with very weak foliar cover.
At the ends of the shoots, the leaves are much larger, and most of the fruits are formed here. The leaves of trees are elongated, narrowed at the ends, with a dark green slightly rough and slightly pubescent surface.
When this apple variety is flowering, pale pink flowers of medium size are formed, with a characteristic pleasant aroma.
Cinnamon apple they look extremely attractive. Unripe apples are usually light green in color, and when ripe, they acquire a recognizable “pattern”: a lot of red stripes, spots, splashes on a bright yellow background.
On the sunny side, the fruit can fully acquire a uniform scarlet color.. The size of the fruit is medium, the apples are of the correct round shape. The skin of cinnamon apples is smooth and shiny.
The pulp of ripe fruit is very juicyrather dense, often yellowish in color, but sometimes may be pinkish, especially directly under the peel.
The cinnamon apples taste very pleasant, quite sweet, with a little sourness and memorable spicy flavor (probably that is why this variety was called Cinnamon).
A photo
Breeding history
Cinnamon Striped - vintage variety of apples, the exact name of its inventor is unknown.
Most likely, no one took him out, the variety appeared naturallydue to natural processes, primarily cross-pollination.
The first mentions of the Cinnamon Striped carry us in the era of the nineteenth century. For information on this variety of apples, see the popular gardening books, dated 1810 year.
However, scientists believe that the actual age of the Cinnamon apple is much more impressive, and that variety appeared long before the nineteenth century.
Cinnamon striped apple was repeatedly mentioned in his stories by Anton Chekhov. And in the estate of L.N. Tolstoy Yasnaya Polyana, according to rumors, there was a whole huge garden of Cinnamon apples.
In short, this variety of fruit trees in our country has a special meaning and is a favorite for many gardeners.
Natural growth region
Cornic Striped apple varieties are very widespread in our latitudes. They grow in abundance in Central part of Russia and in the northern regions.
This super popular variety officially included in the state register on Volga-Vyatka, Central Black Earth, North-Western and Northern regions of the country.
The reason for such a widespread distribution lies primarily in the winter resistance of this unique plant.
Thanks to its natural the ability to tolerate any temperature drops and withstand even the most severe cold, This variety of apple can grow even where other fruit trees do not take root due to the climate.
Given this high resistance of the tree, it can easily be grown in other regions outside the main distribution area. Cinnamon Striped Pretty easily adapts to new conditions.
Altynai, Gorno-Altai, and Gornist apple varieties are suitable for planting in the above regions.
Yield
With all its undeniable merits, this variety, unfortunately, has certain negative qualities.
One of the few drawbacks of Cinnamon Striped is its not high yield.
Unlike many other apple trees, one should not expect abundant annual yields from this variety. In the most successful years, one Cinnamon Striped tree can give no more than 150 kg of fruits (for comparison: the average yield of a single tree Antonovka is more than 300 kilograms).
In addition, Cinnamon Striped begins to bear fruit not immediately after planting, but only in the seventh year, moreover, in the first few years after that yield will be minimal.
Only for 10-15 years of its life, the apple tree will begin to produce a stable harvest.
The reason for this lies primarily in the peculiarities of the structure of the tree of this breed.
There are very few fruit fronds in such an apple tree, the main number of fruits is formed at the ends of the shootsappeared by a tree a year ago.
Due to this structure, Cinnamon Striped can not give a huge number of apples.
However, yields of trees can be slightly increased with proper caring and competent pruning of branches.
Planting and care
In order for the apple tree of the variety Cinnamon Striped to start bearing fruit as early as possible and bring a decent harvest, it is important to land it properly and provide the necessary care.
First of all, it is required choose the right landing site. Best for young seedlings fit fertile and fairly moist soils with good drainage.
When planting trees make sure that there is no ground water in the vicinity of them. This can have a detrimental effect on the root system of trees and negate all your efforts.
Apple care is needed thorough and regular.
At least once a year, it is necessary to apply fertilizer to the soil.
In addition, a lot depends on correct and timely pruning.
Since the tree of this breed has rather thin and long branches with a small amount of leaves, this ensures a sufficient level illumination and ventilation.
To help apples ripen better and reduce pests. it is recommended to maintain such weak foliage.
It is better to cut off the excess side branches, leaving only the main branches.
Diseases and pests
Like any other fruit tree, an apple tree of this variety can become a victim of pests or undergo certain diseases.
In general, the resistance of Cinnamon Striped scab and various fungal diseases are assessed as average.
These apples provide additional protection against similar troubles. good level of airing.
Additional a positive effect is also the processing of special chemicals (it is recommended to hold it once a year or two).
Observing the correct pruning and ensuring timely processing, you can reduce the risk of disease to a minimum.
Cinnamon Striped - really very popular in our latitudes, apple variety. He knowingly uses such national love.
Despite some drawbacks, this variety has a huge number of advantages, among which are attractive appearance, excellent taste and extraordinary winter hardiness.
All of these positive properties are so impressive for many scientists, breeders, that they brought out on the basis of Cinnamon Striped dozens of other, equally tasty and winter-hardy varieties.
Among them are, for example, such popular varieties as Autumn joy and Young naturalist.
In a word, Cinnamon Striped - the real pride of domestic gardeners.
This variety, growing in many regions of our country, for more than one decade and not even one century remains one of the most popular.
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