The Scythia apple variety is a medium-sized tree with a rounded, slightly dense crown, possessing high winter hardiness and resistance to scab and powdery mildew. This variety is unpretentious regarding soil and climatic conditions, allowing it to be grown in all regions. The tree quickly enters the fruiting stage, forming a compact crown, and is distinguished by high yield. The variety is partially self-pollinating, which facilitates care and increases yield stability.
Scythia apple fruits are large, weighing from 100 to 300 grams, and are round-conical or round in shape. The skin is thin, dense, and shiny, with a red-orange or golden-yellow color and a bright blush covering most of the fruit. The flesh is creamy, light, medium density, juicy, with a pleasant tart-sweet taste and a pronounced aroma, making the apples especially attractive to consumers. The fruits are well preserved until spring, ensuring a long consumption period from harvest until the end of winter.
The Scythia variety is distinguished by high transportability and disease resistance, making it one of the leaders in the autumn apple market. It was bred by crossing the Honeygold variety and a hybrid form, which provided it with high taste qualities and aroma. The apple tree is suitable for growing in both sunny and semi-shaded areas, is not demanding on watering and soils, which makes it convenient for gardeners with different levels of experience.