Apple Miginz (Mig-inz, Ice)

Late-winter local Dagestani variety. Registered in the State Register of Varieties for use in the North Caucasus region.

Trees are vigorous, with wide, round, dense crowns formed by strong branches pointing upward.

Shoots are straight, greenish-brown, densely hairy. Leaves are medium-sized, egg-shaped with elongated, curled tips, slightly wrinkled, light green, matte. Leaf margin is finely toothed.

Fruits are above-average size, slightly flattened, rounded-conical, often unequal-sided, smooth or slightly ribbed at the apex. Main color is greenish, with a reddish-purple blush in the form of stripes and spots, appearing during storage. Skin is thick and dense. Peduncle is thin, often short.

Flesh is white-cream colored, sweet-tart, with a strong aroma, medium juiciness, dense. Fruits store until June.

Early-bearing, high-yielding variety.

Trees are moderately winter-hardy, resistant to scab.

Advantages of the variety: high yield, good fruit market quality.

Disadvantages of the variety: excessive tree growth, moderate winter hardiness.