Description
Dwarf columnar tree for small spots and city lots. Red-blushed fruit is crisp and sweet, produced on spurs along the trunk. Early producer for fresh eating, pies.
Zone: 5
Pollinator: Required*
Pollinator Partner: Other early to mid-season bloomer, pairs well with Gold Sentinel in your foodscape design
Ripens: early September
Siting: Full sun, protected from wind but with good air circulation. East exposure is helpful to dry off dew. Avoid top or bottom of hills unless protected by windbreak or building. Plant where falling fruit will not be an issue, nor under wires. Fruit trees can be very ornamental, so use them as part of your landscape design.
Purchase Size: 20MM BR 5-6′
Condition: bare root
Approximate Mature Size (H x W): 8-10’x2-3′
* This plant requires another variety of the same species for pollination. Eg. a Honeycrisp will not pollinate another Honeycrisp, you need a different type of apple for fruit production.
