Apple tree Auxis

It is difficult to find a garden plot or summer cottage where apple trees do not grow. Gardeners try to choose a type of fruit tree that will give a high yield and will not be too demanding to care for. This is exactly what the apple variety with the beautiful name Auxis is.

The homeland of this apple variety is Lithuania. Breeders of the Lithuanian Research Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Economy Auxis were bred by crossing two species - Macintosh and Grafshtein red.

Auxis is a favorite among winter apple varieties. The tree is characterized by medium dimensions - the maximum height reaches 4-5 meters with a rounded crown of medium volumes. The crown of the tree is not very dense, but during flowering, covered with numerous pale pink flowers, it looks incredibly beautiful.

The apple variety has its own characteristic features, thanks to which it is very loved by both amateur gardeners and farmers who grow fruit on an industrial scale. The main advantages of the variety are high yield, winter hardiness, good immunity to diseases and pests, as well as simplicity in care and cultivation. In addition, seedlings quickly take root in the ground.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth pointing out the tendency of the fruits to shedding if they are not collected in a timely manner, which negatively affects their presentation.

The flowering period begins in the second half of May, when there is no more frost, which has a positive effect on yield indicators. The first fruits are formed in the third decade of September and actively appear for 3-4 weeks. Fruiting is annual and stable, characterized by a certain cyclicality, which can be disrupted by sudden weather deterioration or with inadequate care.

Fruiting regions

Due to their resistance to cold and heat, Auxis apple trees can be grown in almost all climatic zones, however, regions with moderate winters are considered the most favorable.

The early maturity indicators of the variety are average, so the first bountiful harvest can be obtained in 5-6 years. In general, the yield is high. With proper care, the tree will give a generous harvest - up to 30 kg of juicy and tasty apples. As the tree ages, the yield gradually decreases.

The fruits of the Auxis apple tree have a regular round shape and an average weight of 150 to 180 grams. The palatability of the fruit is excellent - bright sweetness is intertwined with a barely expressed sourness, which gives the apple a piquancy. The color of apples is unusual - light yellow with red blotches, and the skin is thin with a glossy finish.

It is better to plant seedlings in early spring, when the soil is already warmed up, and the buds have not yet blossomed. If you plant seedlings in the fall, then this should be a period when there are still 1-2 months before frost, necessary for the adaptation and strengthening of the apple tree. Light, fertile soil with neutral acidity (loamy, sandy loam), which is exposed to direct sunlight, is considered ideal for growing the Auxis apple tree. Drafts and strong winds, as well as waterlogged soil, are dangerous for the apple tree.

Before planting, the site is dug up, weeds are removed, and only after that pits are prepared with a depth of 1-1.2 meters at a distance of 3-4 m from each other, if a massive planting of trees is planned.

The Auxis apple tree needs pollinating trees, which should have similar flowering and ripening periods. The ideal pollinating varieties are Vityaz, Antey, Anis aliy, Antonovka and Ranet Semerenko. For the most effective pollination, you need to plant 3-4 apple varieties in one area (taking into account the distance).

Nutrition of the tree is an important component of care that should not be forgotten. Top dressing is applied several times a year. For the first time, complementary feeding is performed in the spring, during the period of budding. For this, nitrogenous fertilizers are used. The second time feeding is carried out during the period of active fruiting. This will require organic fertilizers, as well as compositions of potassium and phosphorus. Top dressing in the first three years after planting the seedling is carried out at a shallow depth (up to 20 cm), and from the fourth year of tree growth, fertilizers are applied to a depth of about 40-50 cm.

In addition to dressing, you will also need to carry out spring-autumn pruning and watering according to the established schedule.

Despite its frost resistance, the tree requires some protection, especially if it grows in a region with harsh winters. Its trunk should be whitewashed, which will provide protection from insects that have settled in it, and mulching will also be needed to protect it from freezing. For this, dry foliage, needles, humus or compost are used. The mulch layer should be dense - 20-25 cm.

The variety has sufficient immunity to many diseases and pests, but sometimes invasions of harmful insects and diseases do occur. Most often, Auxis apple trees suffer from powdery mildew, scab, fruit rot and rust. Spraying, as well as the use of fungicides and insecticides will help fight diseases.

Pests that are not indifferent to this type of apple tree include the weevil and the hawthorn. To avoid damage and invasion of pests, it is enough to carry out prophylaxis by spraying with special solutions (chemicals, urea, Bordeaux liquid).

Analyzing the reviews of gardeners and farmers, certain conclusions can be drawn. Thus, the Lithuanian variety quickly adapts to climatic conditions and takes root, gives high yields and rarely suffers from diseases.

The apple variety Auxis is massively grown by farmers, since it is characterized by high yields, excellent taste, can be transported and stored without problems until early spring.

For inexperienced gardeners, tree care is problematic, which requires consistency and a certain amount of knowledge, but the resulting tasty and aromatic fruits are worth some effort.