All the favorite apple tree Melba

August is in the yard. The harvest is gradually going away, for a month now it was not only the households who rejoiced, but the whole street. This is the apple tree Melba, or Melba, juicy and bright fruits which ripen in the gap when the strawberries and currants have already departed in the garden, and the pear and other varieties of apples have not yet begun to ripen.

The apple tree, loved by all, came to us from across the ocean, she is Canadian by origin. At the same time it has perfectly taken root in different latitudes of Russia - in the middle, and even more so in the southern regions. The Melba, of course, does not tolerate fierce frosts, but according to the average parameters the variety is quite hardy.

This is a very beautiful tree. To huge sizes does not grow, but with the proper formation of the crown becomes a real garden ornament. Convex leaves with crenellated edges distinguish Melba from other varieties, and branches of medium thickness remain smooth and young throughout the years. And in the period of amicable blossoming from the apple tree it is impossible to take your eyes off - it is somewhat reminiscent of cherry blossom, stuck in color.

Once in a few years the tree rests, but in the rest of the seasons it amazes with its abundant fruit bearing. Moreover, the branches are formed so much fruit that the tree, it seems, will not withstand their severity. But nature is wiser than a person: an apple tree Melba is able to gradually get rid of unnecessary zeltsov, leaving on branches as much as can tolerate. And this tree is holding a huge number of fruits on its branches!

What's more, the apple tree Melba does not force its owners (if, of course, we are talking about a small private farmstead, rather than planting for industrial purposes) to harvest. More precisely, she does not give him such an opportunity: ripe apples fall to the ground. Therefore, it is desirable to plant a soft lawn under this tree , so that apples do not beat. All that is falling, will be eaten on the same day - really very appetizing in appearance and tasteful these red-striped fruits. Of course, you can not let the fall of the fruit and collect them in the basket, choosing the ripe. The thing is that they do not keep up with everything at once, this is also the secret of their long fruiting. If they are not fully ripened, then it can be stored in the refrigerator for several months.

The white, juicy pulp of apples of this sort has an unparalleled sweet and sour taste. If there are a lot of fruits, they will be enough for fresh consumption, for compotes, for jam, and for juices.

What kind of care does the apple tree like Melba? The variety description refers it to dwarf species and recommends appropriate containment rules. As for the dwarf - you can argue, all the same growth to three meters - it's not so little for the apple tree. With regard to care - all apple trees love the same thing: autumn planting in fertile loamy soil, timely pruning - until the beginning of sap flow. And as for the characteristics of the variety, the Melba apple tree has one advantage: it does not need to be sprayed often. More precisely, there is no time for multiple processing. The first spraying is carried out before budding begins - to destroy overwintered pests. The second is in the stage of a pink bud, in order to prevent the development of larvae of apple blossoms. When fruits form on the tree, they will have to be processed from the moth. But as the variety ripens rapidly, chemical attacks on it stop. During the ripening period, it is important not to allow the tree to feel a moisture deficit, otherwise the fruits will begin to crumble massively ahead of time. That's all the care, and then - just have time to pick the ripe fruit from the dewy grass!