Family Apple Tree (Malus domestica) DOČ MELBI +BERŽEŅINKU ANANĀSS + AUKSIS + EDĪTE 26/9

Family Apple Tree (4 in 1): Doch Melby + Beržeņinku Ananass + Auksis + Edīte

An exceptional fruit symphony of Nordic and Russian varieties on a single trunk. Enjoy sequential ripening from late summer fruits through the fragrant Baltic Pineapple apple up to the winter 'Edīte' variety storable until spring.

1. Apple 'Doch Melby' (Late Summer / Early Autumn Variety)

A juicy and hardy Russian offspring of the 'Melba' apple, reliably withstanding frosts down to -35 °C.

The harvest on this tree is opened in late summer by the 'Doch Melby' variety. Originating from the Leningrad region (Pavlovsk Station), it boasts exceptional frost hardiness and reliable crops of beautiful, red-blushed aromatic apples.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Extreme frost hardiness: Withstands temperatures down to -35 °C (-31 °F), ideal for higher altitudes.
• Large fruits: Average weight 130 g with an attractive red blush and dots.
• High resistance: Good resistance to scab and healthy growth.

Fruit and Harvest

• Flavor and Flesh: White, very juicy, and highly aromatic flesh with a balanced sweet-sour flavor.
• Harvest Time: Late summer to early autumn (turn of August and September).
• Storability: Short, meant for quick consumption or canning.

2. Apple 'Beržeņinku Ananass' (Autumn Variety)

A famous Lithuanian jewel featuring large fruits, high disease resistance, and an unsurpassed pineapple fragrance.

In early autumn, 'Beržeņinku Ananass' (syn. Beržininkų ananasas), an old variety discovered in 1886, takes the stage. It is highly valued for its large fruits, which turn a beautiful ivory color at maturity, and its excellent health profile.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Aromatic Flavor: Outstanding, sweet-sour taste with a typical, robust pineapple note.
• Large fruits: Average weight of up to 155 g.
• High Resistance: Fully resistant to scab, powdery mildew, and fruit rot.

Fruit and Harvest

• Appearance: Roundish-conical fruits, yellow to ivory with an orange blush on the sunny side. The flesh is firm and juicy.
• Harvest Time: Late August to early September. Keeps in the cellar until December.

3. Apple 'Auksis' (Long-storing Autumn Variety)

The most beloved apple in the Baltics! A gold-medal variety with tender, juicy flesh that lasts in the cellar until late winter.

The autumn season on this tree is enriched by the Lithuanian legend 'Auksis' (crossed from 'McIntosh' x 'Gravensteiner'). It is characterized by beautifully colored fruits and high-quality, sweet-sour flesh. In the Baltics, it is the most popular variety, serving as the benchmark of quality for modern breeding.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Long storability: Apples remain in superb condition in a good cellar until January/February.
• Acclaimed taste: Excellent, sweet-sour, very juicy flesh (won gold in Erfurt in 1965).
• Easy cultivation: Resistant to scab, powdery mildew, and bark diseases, ideal for organic growing.
• Pollination: The variety is self-incompatible, and the presence of the other varieties on this tree ensures perfect pollination.

Fruit and Harvest

• Appearance: Large fruits (120 – 130 g) of light yellow color with a carmine-red blush.
• Harvest Time: Early September.

4. Apple 'Edīte' (Early Winter Variety)

A modern Latvian winter variety featuring bright orange-red fruits, total scab resistance, and a shelf life until spring.

The family tree is crowned by the successful Latvian breeding 'Edīte' (2012). It provides excellent, crunchy apples for the winter. It is an exceptionally healthy variety, perfect for organic growing without chemicals.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Long storability: Apples remain in superb condition in a good cellar until February/March.
• Flavor development: Acids break down during storage, creating a very balanced, harmonious taste.
• 100% resistance: Fully resistant to apple scab (Vf/Rvi6 gene) and well resistant to powdery mildew and fruit rot.

Fruit and Harvest

• Appearance and Taste: Medium to large fruits (70–80 mm). Yellow skin is covered with orange-red. Yellow flesh with a pinkish tint under the skin is firm, crunchy, and juicy.
• Harvest Time: Early October. Fruits hang very well on the tree and do not drop.
• Eating Maturity: Reached from November onwards. Note: Towards the end of storage in spring, the skin may tend to brown, signaling it should be consumed soon.