Apple “Alesya”

Ripening period: late

Origin: Belarusian×Banana

Originator: Republican Unitary Enterprise “Institute of Fruit Growing,” Belarus

The variety is highly winter-hardy and productive (up to 30 t/ha).

The tree is of medium vigor, with a rounded crown. Fruiting is mixed, primarily ringed, and fruiting is regular.

Biological characteristics: begins bearing fruit in the 3rd-4th year after planting in the orchard on rootstock 62-396, and in the 5th-6th year on seed rootstock. It has high polygenic resistance to scab.

The fruits are above average in size (average weight: 150 g), flattened and round, and have a regular shape. The base color is yellow, with a bright red tint spreading across almost the entire fruit. The fruit has a very attractive appearance.

The flesh is white, very juicy when picked and soft at the end of storage. It has a sweet and sour taste, a fine-grained consistency, and a medium aroma (tasting score: 4 points).

Best before: December-April