Apple-tree Kitayka Kerr

Apple-tree Kitayka Kerr
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: William Leslie Kerr (Canada)
  • Taste: sweet, with sourness and astringency
  • Fruit weight, g: from 20-30 to 45
  • Fruit size: small
  • Yield: high
  • Frequency of fruiting: first annual, then bountiful harvests alternate with moderate
  • The beginning of fruiting varieties: for 3-4 years
  • Ripening terms: late autumn
  • Removable maturity: in September
  • Keeping quality: until December-January
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Traditionally, the apple tree is considered, if not a southern plant, then a plant associated with a temperate climate. But the Canadian variety Kitayka Kerr defies this conventional wisdom. And therefore, you need to get to know him thoroughly.

Breeding history of the variety

The author of the breeding work was the Canadian specialist William Leslie Kerr. His merits are reflected in the name of the plant. The apple trees Dolgo and Kharalson were taken as the basis for the development of the culture. Although the variety was introduced to the world back in 1952, it retains its relevance. This apple tree is not listed in the Russian official register of agricultural crops.

Description of the variety

It should be noted that abroad he has an alternative name - Malus prunifolia Kerr. The tree is notable for its expressive beauty. It is especially elegant at the moment of budding and flowering. The crown is neat. Spreading is inherent in it, but only to a small extent. Shoots are greenish brown by default.

The leaves are outwardly the same as those of the plum. It can even be easy to confuse them. Kitayka Kerr also has subspecies, differing primarily in the height of mature trees. The higher the specific variant, the longer it lives, and the longer the period of active fruiting. Important: it is undesirable to transplant such apple trees, this is done only in extreme cases.

Features, pros and cons

An important plus is the excellent decorative qualities of the culture. The height of the most common variant is 5 m. No negative aspects have been found in the long history of Kitayka Kerr. But a number of positive points have been confirmed:

  • early maturity;

  • the ability to withstand harsh winters;

  • resistance to dry periods;

  • minimum requirements for the quality of land;

  • solid immunity;

  • excellent gastronomic qualities.

Ripening and fruiting

Chinese Kerr is a typical late autumn apple tree. You can remove the fruits from the branches in September. The first fruits appear at 3 or 4 years of age. In warm climates, you can feast on fruits already in the second half of August. The culture will bloom in April-May.

Growing regions

The shallow and highly branching root system of Kitayka Kerr staunchly manifests itself even in the Far East and Siberia. Drought resistance allows the plant to be planted in the steppe regions. In temperate climates, the use of culture is all the more easy. In warm areas, autumn planting is permissible. The cold climate forces us to limit ourselves to spring planting.

Yield

Yields are stable at first. Gradually, a large collection will alternate with a moderate one over the years. There is no exact data on the amount of fruit. However, reviews show that the plant gives a full collection almost always. Some farmers claim that it is possible to remove up to 120 kg per season.

Fruits and their taste

Kitayka Kerr's apples are universal. They are typically dark red in color. The fruits themselves are slightly elongated. Their taste is sweet, with the inclusion of sour and tart notes. Small apples weigh from 20 to 45 g, their pulp is juicy, and you can keep the harvest until December-January.

To obtain a bountiful harvest of fragrant apples, the garden must be periodically renewed by planting seedlings of productive and new varieties.The choice of an apple seedling must be approached with all responsibility, because low-quality planting material at best will not take root, and at worst it will die in the prime of years after numerous investments in its health and normal formation.

Growing features

For Kitayka Kerr, fertile areas with non-acidic soil are needed. The choice between a sunny area and shaded areas is up to the gardeners' preference. There are other important nuances:

  • it is better to avoid places with high groundwater;

  • thorough watering should be organized in the first year;

  • the planting pit should be ready in 1 month;

  • when planting, it is necessary to lay there 30 kg of humus, 0.3 kg of wood ash, 0.1 kg of superphosphate and 0.12 kg of potassium sulfate;

  • before planting, it is recommended to soak the roots in warm water, and when immersed in the ground, dip them in a clay chatterbox.

Planting apple trees is a very important, troublesome and responsible business. Its survival and full-fledged fruiting depends on the correct procedure. Before planting, you need to choose the right planting material, determine the location and prepare the soil.
A successful grafting helps to solve a whole range of problems, first of all: to get the varieties of interest and save space on the site. The vaccination technique itself is not so difficult and even a novice summer resident can master it. Vaccinations can be done during the entire growing season.
Along with top dressing and pruning necessary for apple trees, watering is also a significant contribution to the correct development of the culture, and therefore to a high yield. Improper watering, carried out inopportunely, without enough water, can bring big trouble to the fruit tree.

Pollination

The variety does not need pollinators. Moreover, it literally becomes a "magnet" for bees. Therefore, such a plant can be grown on any site without fear.

An important point in caring for an apple tree in the open field is feeding and fertilizing. Top dressing of apple trees begins in early spring and ends in late autumn. Lack of nutrition leads not only to a decrease in the quality and quantity of the crop, but also reduces the immunity of the tree, making it more vulnerable to pests and diseases. And with the autumn procedure, the tree will be able to lay more fruit buds, which will have a positive effect on the future harvest.

Frost resistance

Resists cold weather Kitayka Kerr is quite effective. But all the same, shelter is required for the winter (wrapping the trunks). Young seedlings are protected by the tent method. Adult trees are protected with a shelter:

  • agrofiber;

  • burlap;

  • roofing material.

Despite the fact that apple trees are considered quite unpretentious plants, they still need proper autumn care. Timely preparation of trees for winter makes them more resistant to winter frosts, as well as increase future yields.

Diseases and pests

Both rodents and insect pests pose a threat to this apple tree. The usual whitewashing of the trunks is capable of stopping them. To prevent infection with parasites, regular proactive spraying with factory mixtures is carried out. Periodically, you have to deal with aphids, leaf beetles and apple moths. The plant is scab resistant, susceptibility to other infections depends on growing conditions.

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.

Fruiting of aging trees, as well as the quality of the harvest, decreases. Therefore, if the tree is aging and there is a need to replace it, you need to think about how to propagate the apple tree so as not to lose the variety. For reproduction of an apple tree, several methods are used: by seeds, layering, eyes and cloning (budding).

Review overview

Gardeners note that, despite their small size, the fruits of Kitayanka Kerr are unusually tasty. This variety allows for fairly large harvests. There are no big difficulties with caring for him. The taste is really unusual. Storage is quite convenient, it goes even better than that of the famous Antonovka.

General characteristics
Authors
William Leslie Kerr (Canada)
Appeared when crossing
Long x Kharalson
Name synonyms
Malus prunifolia "Kerr"
Yield
high
Early maturity
early
Wood
Height
5 m
Crown
rounded, slightly thickened
Flowers
snow-white collected in umbrella-shaped inflorescences
Fruit
Appointment
universal
Coloration
dark red
Fruit shape
slightly elongated
Fruit weight, g
from 20-30 to 45
Fruit size
small
Taste
sweet, with sourness and astringency
Pulp
juicy
Keeping quality
until December-January
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Frost resistance, ° C
high
The soil
fertile, moisturized
Location
sun and partial shade
Disease and pest resistance
above average
Scab resistance
stable
Maturation
Ripening terms
late autumn
Removable maturity
in September
The beginning of fruiting varieties
for 3-4 years
Frequency of fruiting
first annual, then bountiful harvests alternate with moderate
Reviews
There are no reviews.
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