The Elena apple variety is a summer variety with early fruit ripening, bred by Belarusian breeders by crossing the Early Sweet and Discovery varieties. The tree is medium-sized with an oval-pyramidal, slightly raised, and moderately dense crown, distinguished by high winter hardiness and regular fruiting. Fruits form mainly on simple and compound ringed clusters, which contributes to a stable yield.
Elena apple fruits have an average size — the mass of one apple ranges from 110 to 150 grams. The fruit shape is squat-round, the surface is smooth with almost imperceptible ribbing. The main color of apples is light green or yellowish, with a bright pink-red or purple blush covering 60-85% of the surface. Numerous subcutaneous dots of a gray shade are visible on the skin. The flesh is greenish-white, of medium density, with a fine-grained structure, juicy and tender, with a slight thin aroma. The taste of fruits is harmonious, sour-sweet with a predominance of sweetness, which is confirmed by a high taste rating — 4.8 out of 5 points.
The ripening period of Elena apples falls in the first and second weeks of July, and the consumer period begins in mid-July. The variety is distinguished by high transportability, drought resistance, and good yield. Due to its taste qualities and early fruiting period, the Elena apple tree is an excellent choice for growing in gardens with a moderate climate.
