The Siabryna apple tree is a medium-sized fruit tree with a round, compact crown of medium density. This winter variety was created at the Institute of Fruit Growing of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus in 1983 and is distinguished by its high winter hardiness and resistance to scab due to the presence of the Vf (Rvi6) immunity gene. The tree begins bearing fruit as early as the second year after planting, making it early-ripening and attractive to gardeners. The branches are straight and compactly arranged, while the trunk bark has a brownish-green hue with peeling.
Siabryna fruits have an average weight of 140 to 160 grams, a round shape, and an attractive crimson blush on a light-yellow skin. The flesh is white-greenish, of medium density, very juicy, and fine-grained, with a pleasant sweet-sour taste and a mild aroma. Apples ripen in the second half of September and can be stored fresh from October to February, allowing them to be used both for direct consumption and processing. The tasting score of the fruits is 4.5 points, confirming their high quality.
The variety is characterized by high yield, which depends on the rootstock and can range from 16 to 42 kg per tree; with dense planting, yield can exceed 30 tons per hectare. The apple tree is self-fertile but bears fruit better in the presence of other pollinator varieties. The plant is resistant to severe frosts and heat, as well as immune to phylosticosis and most types of scab. Regular pruning and thinning of branches, especially lower ones, are recommended to maintain health and crown shape, avoiding overcrowding and ensuring good fruit illumination. The more sunlight the tree receives, the sweeter and more aromatic the apples become.
