PIONEER OF THE NORTH

The Pioneer of the North apple variety is a medium-sized tree with a rounded canopy of moderate density. Its shoots are thick, straight, rounded, brownish-red in color, and almost hairless. The leaves are large, elongated, dark green with a glossy surface. This variety was bred in 1937 at the Zonal Institute of Agriculture of the Far East by crossing Red Chinese with Candilly Chinese.

The fruits of the Pioneer of the North apple tree have a summer ripening period and are distinguished by their round-flat regular shape. Their coloration is greenish-yellow with dark red interrupted stripes on a blurred blush background. Apple mass varies from 50 to 70 grams, usually around 60 grams. The flesh is white, sometimes with red veins, tender, finely granular, very juicy and aromatic. Sugar content in the fruits is about 10.46%. When overripe, the flesh becomes mealy. The fruits store well for up to two weeks.

The variety is characterized by high yield—on average, about 30 kg of apples are obtained from one tree. The apple tree is early-bearing, beginning to bear fruit as early as the fourth year after planting. It has high frost resistance, withstanding temperatures down to -43°C, which makes it especially valuable for cultivation in northern and temperate latitudes. The variety is adapted to various climatic conditions and requires minimal care, allowing for successful cultivation in gardens, vegetable gardens, and summer cottages.