- Scent: rich apple
- Name synonyms: Malus Brandy Magic
- Decorative: Yes
- Height: 4-6 m
- Crown: widely spreading, loose
- Branches: Backers
- Flowers: pink, semi-double
- Coloration: yellow with bright orange top blush
- Fruit shape: flat-round
- Fruit size, mm: 40-60 mm
At each summer cottage, as well as in the courtyard of a private house, the owners are trying to plant apple trees, which not only give tasty and healthy fruits, but also perform a decorative function, decorating the territory. One of these types is considered to be the decorative Brandy Magic apple tree.
Description of the variety
Features, pros and cons
The decorative Brandy Magic apple tree is a decoration of any garden or suburban area, which was recently bred, but quickly became in demand and popular among gardeners due to its beauty and unpretentious care. A mini-tree with double flowers and miniature fruits is characterized by compactness, since its height does not exceed 4-6 meters, a change in leaf color - from juicy green to golden red, as well as edible fruits.
The advantages of the tree include its frost resistance, ease of maintenance, as well as incredibly beautiful bright pink flowers of large size (diameter 3-4 cm) and a columnar crown shape. The disadvantages of this type include only the high cost of tree seedlings.
Ripening and fruiting
The first flowers appear on the tree in late spring - mid-May, and small, slightly flat apples - from August until the very cold. The fruits stay on the branches for a long time.
Growing regions
It is possible to grow a decorative tree with spectacular flowers, leaves and fruits in any region, since the variety is frost-resistant, tolerates heat well, the main thing is to choose a place for planting and prepare the soil.
Yield
The yield indicators of this variety are quite good, considering that the culture is decorative and is planted as a decoration for a plot, park, alley.
Fruits and their taste
Apple tree Brandy Magic gives small flat-round fruits of yellow-golden color. Under the influence of the scorching sun, the sides of the apples acquire an orange blush. The taste of apples is intense - honey sweetness is complemented by a subtle sourness and an incredibly bright aroma. The size of the fruit reaches 4-6 cm.
Growing features
An ornamental apple tree is a light-loving culture, so it needs to be grown in areas well-lit by the sun's rays. In addition, drafts should be avoided, which wood also does not like.
The plant will not grow in waterlogged soils with excessive salt content. The soil should be moist, fertile and well-drained. The best option is sandy loam and loamy soil. Before planting, the site is well dug up, watered and fertilized.
As a rule, sanitary pruning is carried out in spring, as well as molding, due to which the crown of the tree takes on a beautiful shape.
Pollination
An ornamental apple cultivar is an excellent pollinator. It is believed that several pollinator species are required to pollinate the variety as it is a cross-pollinated species.
Top dressing
Ornamental plants need feeding. Make-up should be alternated - humus and peat are introduced one month, and the other - superphosphates and ammonium nitrate. In addition, the decorative apple tree perfectly tolerates the introduction of organic and mineral fertilizers.
Frost resistance
The apple tree has good frost resistance, therefore it tolerates winter well and grows in regions where temperatures drop to -20.30 degrees in winter.
Diseases and pests
A large-flowered plant is characterized by high immunity to diseases and pest infestations, however, preventive measures must be taken. Most often, insecticide spraying is carried out. The variety is practically immune to scab and powdery mildew.
The apple tree is a popular fruit crop among gardeners. It can be found in many summer cottages. But at the same time, such trees are often affected by various diseases. It is very important to recognize the disease in time and carry out the necessary procedures for a speedy recovery. Otherwise, the fruits will be spoiled, and the tree itself may die altogether.
Review overview
The decorative apple tree Brandy Magic is widely used in the design of gardens, alleys, arches and hedges, therefore it is planted both in the city and in summer cottages. Most gardeners note the incredible beauty of mini-trees, an unusual crown shape and a strong apple-floral aroma. At the same time, many characterize the variety as capricious, since it is necessary to carefully select the soil for planting a tree, perform molding pruning, and protect it from drafts.