Welsey apple variety: description, photos, reviews

Before purchasing, consider the desired qualities of the tree and the intended use of the harvest. For example, if the apples will be eaten or preserved for the winter, early or regular varieties are suitable. However, if you want to enjoy the fruit until spring, you'll need to choose good late varieties.

If we consider the characteristics of the fruits of apple trees that bear fruit only in late autumn, we find that their fruit has excellent storage qualities, although the taste is not always as sweet as that of earlier varieties. Today, quite a few different varieties of apple trees are available for sale, but one of the most popular is apple tree varietyWelsey, from the description, photos, and planting reviews, you can see that this plant has many advantages, but it also has its own small drawbacks, all of which will be discussed in detail in the article below.

Detailed description of the variety

This apple variety was first planted in our region many years ago; trees were growing in our country even in the nineteenth century, indicating a considerable lifespan for this apple tree. The Welsey apple tree was first bred by American specialists, based on descriptions, photos, and planting reviews. This new species was then subjected to various studies, and only after thorough examination was it distributed throughout the USSR. Today, this apple variety can be found in the European part of our country, as well as in cities in Belarus and Ukraine.

Now it's worth discussing the characteristics of this plant variety. The tree itself doesn't grow very large, with a crown that initially forms a wide pyramid, but over time, it widens, creating a rounded crown. Most of the branches grow from the trunk at a right angle, which is why they often break off due to the heavy weight of the fruit. This variety is considered an early fruiterer, but its fruiting occurs in late autumn, just as the first frosts begin to arrive.

The Welsey apple tree's fruit, according to the description and photos (planting reviews), is not particularly large. Most apples are medium-sized, weighing between eighty and one hundred and fifty grams. The fruit itself has a smooth, even surface, and its skin is quite thin but firm. The fruit is typically slightly flat, though occasionally round and even apples can be found. As the apples ripen, they acquire a bright yellow hue, but if stored, the fruit develops a sweeter, golden-hued skin.

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The fruits have a pleasant tartness, but aren't particularly sweet when ripe. If stored, they become sweeter and juicier over time. Since these fruits are winter fruits, they don't always have a strong, pleasant fruity aroma. Only with proper care and good soil nutrition do they acquire a noticeable, fresh apple aroma. As the fruits ripen, their stems dry out slightly, making it easier to remove the ripe apple from the tree without damaging it.

These fruits are often prized by gardeners because they contain beneficial components such as vitamins and minerals. If you look at the composition of apples, you'll find that they contain at least one-tenth of the sugar, meaning they should be quite sweet after ripening. The Welsey apple variety, according to its description, photos, and reviews, also contains a significant amount of ascorbic acid, which is very beneficial for the body and helps the immune system fight off illnesses.

The fruits ripen only after the fifteenth of September, that is, in the second half of the month. This ripening is possible only in regions with a temperate climate; if the apple tree grows in colder conditions, ripening may not occur until October. This variety is excellent eaten raw, or the apples can be processed into juice.

What are the pros and cons of this variety?

Based on descriptions, photos, and gardener reviews, the Welsey apple tree has some advantages and disadvantages for growing in a garden plot. For example, the taste of ripe apples is simply superb. While most late-ripening varieties are tart, this tree's fruit is very sweet and juicy. Furthermore, these fruits store well; if you need to store them for a couple of seasons, these delicious apples are the ones to choose. It's also worth noting the high yield of a mature tree; a gardener can harvest over two hundred kilograms of fruit in just one season.

The fruit tree is very resistant to some types of diseasesIt has also developed immunity to scab, a disease that often attacks apple trees in orchards. The tree's winter hardiness is not particularly high, but it can easily withstand temperatures down to 25 degrees Celsius. Lower temperatures can lead to bud freeze. If the tree is planted in cold regions, special shelter will be necessary. It's worth noting that disadvantages include fruit drop during ripening, as well as changes in flavor if the tree is exposed to weather conditions.