Apple tree of Nedzwiecki: description, planting, care

Nedzwiecki is a botanist who has put a lot of work into his profession. In honor of him, this apple was named . However, the plant was introduced into culture by another person - the German doctor Dick. The apple tree of Nedzwiecki is from Kashkara. At least the scientist first discovered it there.

Apple Tree of Nedzwiecki: description

The plant grows only up to 8 meters, has a smooth trunk, shoots acquire a dark purple hue. First, the leaves have the same color, but when the tree is completely swollen, only the petioles remain purple.

The apple tree of Nedzwiecki has very beautiful flowers. When they completely blossom, they delight the eye with a pronounced pink color. Peduncles white. This unusual coloring strongly distinguishes the tree against the background of other cultures.

The fruits of the apple tree are not large. They have about two centimeters in diameter. The color is the same - dark purple, flesh of reddish color.

The plant is extremely frost-hardy and very unpretentious. Trees easily tolerate diseases and are resistant to pests. Yablonu Nedzwiecki grown for different purposes, but most often in decorative - a lone tree looks beautiful against the background of the lawn.

L. Tillier (French gardener) believed that the plant is ideal for use in decorative terms - it has no equal among other garden crops in Europe. The beauty of the apple tree has always been awarded only to the highest ratings in different countries of the world. Against the background of a variety of plants with green leaves, this tree will always be in the center of attention. Even in autumn, when the apple tree of Nedzwiecki is covered with glossy fruits, it sparkles with its beauty. Unfortunately, this rare plant species is dying out, so it was listed in the Red Book.

Apple tree Nedzewiecki: tips for care

The plant needs the right location first. Therefore, he is put in a sunny place. The soil must be fertile and fresh. It should be ensured that the groundwater does not reach the surface closer than 2.5 meters. The apple trees begin to grow after three years after planting and, it is worth noting, very quickly.

Nabzwiecki's ornamental apple tree also requires proper planting. It is necessary to dig holes with dimensions of 80x80x100 cm, the distance between which is about 5-7 meters. Soil is usually prepared from humus, sand and leaf land in a ratio of 3: 2: 1, respectively. In order for Apple Nedzwiecki (photo on the right) to start better, 200-300 grams of superphosphate granulated and peat can be added to the fossa. Optimum time for planting is considered to be spring (until then, the buds in the trees have not yet blossomed), and autumn - for a month and a half before the onset of cold weather (around mid-October). Since the plant tolerates frosts well, it is not necessary to cover it.

Nedzwiecki's apple tree multiplies seeds. If the planting is carried out in the early autumn, freshly harvested seeds will be required, if late, seeds of 1.5-2 month stratification are needed. When planting the plant is planned in the spring, stratified seeds are required from December (at the end of the period they are taken out under the snow). Rare decorative varieties of apple trees are multiplied by grafting.