Columnar apple tree (Malus domestica) GATIS (D-3-94-2)

Columnar Apple (Malus domestica) 'D-3-94-2' ('Gatis')

A Latvian columnar variety with high yield and long storability.

'D-3-94-2' ('Gatis') is a new Latvian autumn to winter columnar apple variety that is not yet officially recognized. It is valued for its high and annual yield, early entry into bearing, and long storability of its fruits. It produces beautiful, dark red fruits with a good sweet-tart flavour.

Main advantages of the variety:

• High and annual yield.
• Long storability (until January-February).
• Good resistance to diseases and frost (including flowers).
• Early entry into bearing.
• Beautiful, dark red fruits.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Institution: Institute of Horticulture, Dobele
• Note: The variety is not yet officially recognized or protected by plant breeders' rights.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Quite vigorous.
• Crown: Columnar, moderately branching.
• Flowering: Early. The flowers are large and white.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to large.
• Shape and colour: Broadly conical. Dark red, the fruits are beautiful and glossy.
• Flesh: Greenish, moderately juicy.
• Flavour: Good, sweet-tart.
• Use: Versatile, especially suitable for juices and compotes.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good. The flowers are resistant to spring frosts.
• Disease resistance: Good. Moderately resistant to scab, resistant to mildew.

Cultivation Recommendations

• The branches have a tendency to become bare, so pruning is necessary.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late September.
• Storability: Long, until January-February.
• Yield: High and annual.
• Entry into bearing: Early.