Description of 19 early, summer varieties of apple trees with photos and reviews

On this page you can familiarize yourself with summer varieties of apple trees

The main division of apple varieties is based on their ripening time. According to this criterion, all species are divided into three main groups: summer, autumn and winter. In turn, each of them has two subgroups - early and late varieties.The ripening period depends on the individual characteristics of a particular species, as well as on the type of soil and climatic conditions of the place where the tree is planted. Thus, the same apple tree variety, planted in different climatic zones, may have different fruit ripening times.

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Summer varieties of apples for the Moscow region and the middle zone
Fruitful summer varieties of apple trees for the southern regions
Columnar varieties of summer apple trees

Early (summer varieties) types of apple trees are characterized by a high sugar content. The fruits are distinguished by juicy pulp and excellent taste. The ripening of apples, at which time they can be removed from the tree, occurs in early to mid-August.

It is necessary to eat fresh or process the fruits as quickly as possible, since early apples begin to deteriorate quite quickly - approximately 2-3 weeks after picking.
The harvest and consumer maturity of these varieties is almost the same.

Early varieties of apple trees for the Moscow region and the middle zone

In order for apples to take root well and produce maximum yield, you need to select zoned varieties that are bred taking into account climatic conditions and soil structure.

White filling

One of the most popular early varieties of apple trees. Apples ripen much earlier than other trees and have a universal purpose.

The tree bears fruit for up to 25 years. When the harvest is abundant, the tree requires supports. The variety is not intended for storage; transportability is poor.

The maximum height of the tree is 4-5 m, the crown shape is classic.
To increase productivity, cross-pollination with the following varieties is recommended: President, Candy.
The period of fruit ripening is early summer. The harvest is ready for harvest in mid-July and continues into August. The maximum shelf life of apples is 20 days.
The average yield is 60-110 kg per tree. Ripening is uneven. Harvesting can only be done by hand; with strong shaking, the fruits break and darken.
Fruit weight - 75-160 g. The color of the fruit is light yellow, the skin is thin. The pulp is white, sweet, and becomes “cotton-like” when ripe.
Resistance to diseases is average, often suffers from scab.
Frost resistance -35°C. Climate zone: 4.

“When the autumn varieties are still green and inedible, this tree already pleases with juicy apples. We thin out the crown regularly. We treat it preventively against diseases and pests. Apples ripen at the end of July and are collected until mid-August.”

Grushovka Moscow

The apple tree begins to bear fruit in the fifth year after planting. Despite the dense skin of the fruit, it does not tolerate transportation well.

Tree height: 5–7 m. The crown is pyramidal, of moderate density.
To increase productivity, it is recommended to plant the following varieties in the neighborhood: White filling, Papirovka, Kitayka, Bellefleur, Striped anise, Candy, Cinnamon.
Early ripening, late July - first half of August.
Productivity - 40-75 kg per tree. Fruiting is periodic.
The average fruit weight is 80–100 g. The shape is spherical, flattened. The pulp is white with a yellowish tint, juicy, aromatic, sweet and sour taste. As the apples ripen, they become covered with a red blush and pink stripes.
The variety is susceptible to scab and codling moth, so 14 days before harvest, the apple tree is treated with copper-containing preparations and fungicides.
Frost resistance -34°С…-28°С. Climate zone: 4.

“I love this variety. Because among the summer varieties, Grushovka is the most delicious. The harvest is large, more than 100 kg. Therefore, I don’t want to exchange this apple tree for any other cool and fashionable variety!”

Padding

The main advantages of this variety are: early ripening, high early fruiting, good taste of apples. Transportability is low.

Tree height: 4-6 m. The crown is round and dense.
Pollinators: Suislepskoye and Moscow Grushovka.
Early ripening. Harvest begins in early August. It is not stored for long, a maximum of 2 - 3 weeks in cool conditions.
Productivity: 40-75 kg per tree.
The average weight of an apple is 110 -160 g. The skin of the fruit is thin, with a whitish coating, and the color is light green. The pulp is white, juicy, mealy when ripe, with a weak aroma. The taste is pleasant, sweet and sour. A characteristic feature of the fruit is a vertical thin seam on the skin.
Scab resistance is moderate.
Frost resistance -34°С… -28°С. Climate zone: 4.

“The variety is very good, well known to everyone, it has been growing in my dacha for a long time. It bears fruit consistently and produces large yields. The fruits are tasty, but when you pick them you need to be careful, otherwise all the dents immediately darken and the apples do not last long. Reviews about the variety are most positive.”

Chinese golden early

The Chinaka golden early apple tree is an early-ripening, drought-resistant variety. It is characterized by high frost resistance and early fruiting, excellent taste.

Disadvantages include: low marketable quality of fruits, susceptibility to scab, shedding of fruits before harvesting. Apples of this variety cannot be stored; they are consumed fresh and processed.

Tree height: 5-7 m. Spreading crown.
Pollinators: Grushovka Moskovskaya and Belyi naliv.
Early ripening, late July-early August. The variety is prone to periodic fruiting.
Productivity: 40-75 kg per tree.
The average fruit weight is 20-40 g. The skin is amber-yellow in color.The pulp is yellowish, juicy, with a good sweet and sour taste and a pleasant aroma. When ripe, the fruits become transparent.
Fruit resistance to scab is weak.
Frost resistance is high.

“Chinese golden is an early unpretentious crop, since it does not require constant agricultural technology, does not freeze in the period from November to February, and most importantly, it produces a harvest every year. There are also disadvantages: firstly, the harvest is quickly lost from the apple tree, and secondly, apples cannot be stored for weeks; they immediately spoil.”

July Chernenko

July Chernenko is an early summer apple variety. Obtained by crossing the varieties Anis Scarlet and Papirovka. Apple trees begin to produce crops in 3-5 years.

The height of the apple tree is up to 5 m. The crown is oval-conical.
Early fruit ripening, from mid-July, is not simultaneous.
Up to 50 kg of fruits are collected from one tree. The weight of apples is average, 110-160 g, individual fruits can weigh up to 180 g. The shape of apples is round-conical. The main color of the peel is dark red with darker stripes. The pulp is sweet and sour, with a pleasant aroma.
The variety is resistant to major apple tree diseases, but not resistant to scab.
Frost resistance is good, inherited from parent varieties.

“I have been growing the Iyulskoe Chernenko apple tree for a long time, the fruits are tasty, but they don’t last long. But the juice we get is delicious; we store a lot for the winter. The tree tolerates winter well; I treat it with Bordeaux mixture for scab.”

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Korobovka

One of the very popular types of early ripening apple trees, the variety of folk selection is frost-resistant, productive and long-living garden crops.

The variety begins to bear fruit 5-7 years after planting. Another name for this variety is known - Medunichka. It is associated with the honey taste.The fruits are well transported and stored for up to 1 month.

Tree height: 4-6 m. The crown is pyramidal.
Early summer ripening. Full ripening of apples occurs at the end of July-beginning of August.
Productivity: 40-75 kg per tree.
The average fruit weight is about 50 g. The apples are flat-round, light green, with red stripes. The pulp is yellowish, loose, juicy, has a sweet taste and rich aroma.
The variety is moderately resistant to pests and pathogens, including scab. The exception is the codling moth, which can destroy a significant part of the crop.
Frost resistance -34.4°С ... -28.9°С. Climate zone: 4.

“I think that Korobovka is an undeservedly forgotten variety: despite the low marketability of the fruit, the apples have an absolutely unforgettable aroma and taste. I remember this taste from early childhood, when my grandfather was gardening. The apple tree still occupies a place of honor in the garden, despite the presence of several modern varieties.”

Candy

An early ripening variety, created on the basis of Papirovka and Korobovka, with the best taste among summer varieties of apple trees.

It begins to bear fruit in 2-3 years. The fruits store well for 3-4 weeks. The fruits do not tolerate transportation well.

Height 1.5-2 m. The crown is rounded, very dense.
An early summer ripening variety. The fruits do not ripen all at once in early August; the consumption period lasts about a month.
Productivity: 40-75 kg per tree.
The fruits are medium in size, weighing about 100 g. The fruits are round, the skin is dark pink with a red tint, and there are many white subcutaneous spots. The pulp of the fruit is medium hard. The taste is honey-candy, with a subtle aroma.
The variety is resistant to scab.
Frost resistance -34.4°С ... -28.9°С. Climate zone: 4.

“How nice it is to enjoy “candy” apples in the summer heat. Due to their significant pectin content, these fruits are suitable for jelly, jam, marmalade and marmalade.”

Lungwort

Lungwort is one of the best early varieties of apple trees. Obtained by crossing the Cinnamon Striped and Wesley varieties. Lungwort begins to bear fruit in the 4th-5th year. Apples can be stored for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.

Tree height: 3-5 m. The crown is wide-pyramidal, sparse.
The harvest is ready in mid-August. Fruit ripening occurs gradually.
Productivity: 40-75 kg per tree.
Fruit weight: 120-185 g. The peel is yellow-green with a red blush. The apples are round in shape, slightly flattened. The flesh is creamy, dense, juicy, with a honey aroma.
Immunity to scab is high.
Frost resistance -34.4°С ... -28.9°С. Climate zone: 4.

“My wife and children love only sweet varieties of apples. I don't even like the slight sourness. Everyone liked the lungwort because the fruits do not sour at all. Sweet, juicy, crunchy when bitten. I recommend".

Summer striped

Stored in storage for up to 2 weeks. Transportability of fruits is average. Trees begin to bear fruit 5-6 years after planting. Fruiting is regular.

Tree height: 4-5 m.
The variety needs pollinators, of which the best are: Prize, Kitayka cream, Miass.
Early ripening. Harvesting begins at the end of July and ends in mid-August.
Productivity: 35 kg.
The fruits are one-dimensional, round-conical in shape with slight ribbing. The skin is smooth, with a waxy coating, light green in color with a red striped blush. The pulp is white, fine-grained, juicy, sweet and sour, aromatic.
Scab resistant.
Frost resistance -34.4°С ... -28.9°С. Climate zone: 4.

“I can’t say that the apple tree is something special, it’s an ordinary tree. Fortunately, it doesn't freeze - a tangible advantage. Apple trees are sweet, there are many of them. I make compote from them.”

Early varieties of apple trees for the southern regions

In the mild southern climate, you can grow almost any variety of apple trees, both frost-resistant and heat-loving. When choosing apple trees for your garden, you should be guided by the characteristics of the site, soil, proximity to groundwater, the presence of recurrent cold, and other factors. You should also take into account the characteristics of the varieties, the characteristics of the root system, and the taste characteristics of the fruit.
A description of the best early varieties of apple trees for the southern regions of Russia with names and photos will help you choose the most suitable specimens for a particular area.

Union

An early-harvesting, medium-sized variety with a spreading crown and abundant flowering. Fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Tree height is 4-5 m.
Pollinators are needed - any simultaneously flowering variety.
Early ripening. The harvest ripens from mid-July.
Productivity: 30-50 kg.
The average fruit weight is up to 360 g. The skin is smooth, light green, and as it ripens it becomes covered with a bright crimson or burgundy blush. The pulp is sweet, juicy, aromatic.
High immunity to diseases and pests.
Frost resistance -34.4°С ... -28.9°С. Climate zone: 4.

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This variety is the earliest ripening; its fruits can be tasted already in the second half of June, 2 weeks earlier than White filling. It tolerates transportation and long-term storage well.

The tree has medium height and a rounded crown.
Fruit ripening occurs gradually.
Productivity is average. The variety begins to bear fruit in 5-6 years, producing high, stable yields.
The average fruit weight is 90-150 g. The shape is round-conical, the flesh is fine-grained, white, juicy. The fruits are medium-sized, rich yellow. Taste with a pleasant sour aftertaste.
Resistance to diseases and pests is good.
Frost resistance -34.4°С ... -28.9°С. Climate zone: 4.

Glory to the Winner

The time for fruiting begins in the 2nd year after planting. Transportability is good. The fruits are stored in a cold place for up to 1.5 - 3 months.

The height of the tree is 4 m, the crown is dense and spreading.
The variety is self-sterile, so it is advisable to plant pollinating varieties nearby, for example, Melba.
Early variety. Harvesting begins at the end of August; mature fruits tend to fall off.
The yield is high, up to 100 kg per tree, but it does not bear fruit every year.
The apples are medium-sized, up to 180 g, beautifully shaped, yellow-green with a thick red covering over the entire surface and a bluish bloom. The pulp is white with a light creamy tint, juicy, has a pleasant flavor, and the taste is dominated by sourness.
Affected by scab.
Frost resistance is average.

“In our family, everyone really loves the fruits of the apple tree. Glory to the Winners. Most are eaten fresh. I bake pies and strudels with apples.”

Arcade yellow

Arkad yellow summer is one of the old varieties, obtained by crossing winter-hardy varieties, but it is not stored for a long time. The fruits do not tolerate transportation well.

The height of the tree is 5-6 m. The crown is elongated, with sparse, long branches.
Pollinators are needed, for example, Papirovka, Julired.
Belongs to early summer varieties, ripens in late July or early August.
Gives a stable annual harvest.
Productivity: 60 kg per tree.
Fruit weight - 75 - 80 g. Apples are cylindrical in shape, smooth.The peel is shiny, thin, yellow. The pulp is loose, creamy with a yellowish tint, sweet, with a tart aftertaste, aromatic.
Weak resistance to scab pathogens.
Winter-hardy (withstands temperatures down to – 35°C).

“We have several Arcades growing in our dacha, the sugar one is the most delicious and compares favorably with all others. It has large apples, very sweet. There are a lot of them, so we don’t always even have time to recycle.”

Quinty

In addition to early fruiting, the variety is characterized by high yield, drought resistance and good transportability.

The fruits ripen very early. The variety is resistant to heat and drought, as well as powdery mildew. However, it does not tolerate severe frosts well and is susceptible to scab. The tree is tall, with a spreading crown.

The height of the tree is 4–5 m, the crown is rounded and wide.
The following varieties are planted as pollinators: Vista Bella, Stark Erliest.
Early ripening, mid-July. Fruiting is annual.
The productivity of an adult tree is up to 120 kg.
The weight of the fruits can reach 180 g. The fruits are conical, yellow-green with crimson streaks, covered with a waxy coating. The pulp is creamy in color, with a sweet and sour taste and a pleasant aroma.
The apple tree has weak immunity to fungal diseases. With prolonged moisture, branches and leaves become damaged by scab.
Frost resistance -20°C. Climate zone: 6.

“We have been growing the Quinti apple tree for many years, the variety fully corresponds to the photo and description of the variety. I can only leave positive feedback about the variety. Fruiting and productivity are at a high level. We begin picking tasty, aromatic fruits from the tree in July. It tolerates winters well, the lower branches rarely freeze. Resistance to scab is weak, but the tree quickly recovers after treatment.”

Columnar varieties of apple trees

The columnar apple tree is one of the forms of the dwarf apple tree and fits well into small garden plots. An apple tree that has no branches and forms most of the harvest on the trunk looks extraordinary.
Varieties of columnar apple trees are characterized by high immunity to diseases and pests, to frost, but have a superficial root system. Drip irrigation is more suitable for them.

Nectar

Frost-resistant, productive variety. The culture bears fruit for up to 15 years. The fruits are stored for no more than 1 month.

Height of an adult tree: 2-2.5 m.
The variety is self-fertile, pollinators are not required.
Early ripening, harvested at the end of August.
Productivity: 9 kg per tree.
The average weight of apples is 110-260 g. The fruits are round, the peel is dense, yellow. The pulp is juicy, coarse-grained, white. The taste is sweet, honey.
High immunity to diseases and pests.
Frost resistance -35°C. Climate zone: 4.

“I wanted to plant apple trees from which you don’t have to wait long for a harvest. On the advice of an experienced gardener, I planted columnar apple trees of different ripening periods, among them Medok, tasty and large apples that my whole family really like.”

Ostankino

High-yielding, early-fruiting, semi-dwarf variety. The harvest forms from the second year of life. A variety of universal use.

Height of an adult tree: 2.5 m. The crown is compact.
Pollinator: President.
The variety is mid-early, harvested at the end of August - beginning of September. It has good keeping quality.
Productivity: 18 kg per tree.
Average fruit weight: 90-140 g, sometimes 230-310 g. The rounded fruits are slightly flattened. The skin is dense, the color is red with a red-violet blush. The pulp is light, juicy, the taste is sweet and sour.
High immunity to diseases and pests.
Frost resistance -35°C. Climate zone: 4.

Vasyugan

Based on the description and reviews, Vasyugan is considered the best summer variety among columnar apple trees. Apples are stored for 1-2 months after picking.

The variety is highly frost-resistant, which makes it possible to grow the crop not only in central Russia, but also in more severe conditions.

The height of an adult tree is 2.4-3.2 m.
The variety does not require pollinating companions.
Early ripening. The harvest can be harvested from the end of August.
Productivity: 6-8 kg per tree.
Fruit weight 120-210 g. The apple is elongated-conical in shape. The skin is dense, red-pink in color. The taste is dessert. The pulp is creamy, dense and aromatic.
High immunity to diseases and pests.
Frost resistance -40°C. Climate zone: 3.

“Our columnar Vasyugan apple tree is already about 4 years old, and its height is no more than 2.5 m. It is convenient to care for such a compact tree and to harvest the crop too. Apples ripen by the end of August. They are juicy and flavorful."

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The president

Excellent, frost-resistant, productive variety. The shelf life of ripe fruits is up to 40 days. The use of the fruit is universal.

Tree height is 2-2.5 m. Crown diameter is 15-25 cm.
The proximity of pollinating varieties helps to increase the yield. The Medoc, Triumph, and Valyuta varieties will be good neighbors for the President.
The variety is mid-early and bears fruit from mid-August to mid-September. It is distinguished by annual fruiting.
Productivity: 12-17 kg per tree.
The average weight of apples is 127-260 g. The shape of the fruit is round, flattened. The skin is yellowish with a pink blush, sometimes of a darker shade. The skin is thin, glossy. The pulp is creamy and juicy. The taste is dessert.
Frost resistance -40°C. Climate zone: 3.

“Five years ago I bought several seedlings of the columnar President, rather for decorative purposes, but it turned out that given their size, these trees bear fruit very well. The apples grow large; with good watering, I can harvest 11-13 kg from the tree. I wrap the trunks for the winter - they are already thin, and if the hares still gnaw, the tree is unlikely to last long.”

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Senator

It is resistant to temperature changes, drought-resistant and winter-hardy. The fruits are stored in a cool room until January. Consumed fresh and suitable for processing.

The height of the tree is 2 m. The diameter of the tree is no more than 50 cm.
Medium ripening variety. The harvest is ready for harvest in the second half of September.
Productivity: 17 kg per tree.
The weight of the fruit can vary from 120 g to 290 g. The skin of apples is thin, dark red with stripes, and by the time it is fully ripe it is almost black. The pulp is creamy, juicy, with a pronounced apple aroma.
Good immunity to diseases; among pests, it resists the sawfly.
Frost resistance -27…-32°С. Climate zone: 4.