Columnar Apple Trees

Columnar apple trees are a unique type of apple tree known for their distinctive growth habit and compact shape. Columnar apple trees grow in a very narrow, upright manner, resembling columns or pillars rather than the typical spreading canopy of traditional apple trees. They have a central leader with short, closely spaced branches that grow almost vertically.

Generally smaller in stature compared to standard apple trees, columnar apples are ideal for small gardens and dense plantings. Despite their compact size, columnar apple trees are prolific fruit bearers.

Varieties

Urban Blushing Delight: Sweet, greenish-yellow apples with a red blush and white flesh. Zone 4. Blooms mid-season. Ripens mid-season.

Scarlet Sentinel: Green apples covered almost entirely in a red blush. Crisp, sweet fruit that stores well. Zone 4. Blooms early-mid season. Ripens mid-late season. 

Treasured Red (TreasuRed): Fruit resembles MacIntosh apples, with red skin and crisp, white flesh. Great for fresh eating, storing and processing. Developed by the University of Saskatchewan. Very cold hardy: Zone 2. Ripens mid-season.

General Info

Scientific name: Malus spp.
Light requirements: Full sun 
Full-grown size: 10-12' tall, by only 2-4' wide
Pollination: Cross-pollination required (by another tree apple within 500')
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators and wildlife
Noteworthy: Trees grow in the shape of a column.

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