The Green Head - Columnar Apple Trees - Grow Vertically Without Branching Out

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Would you like to to have your very own apple trees with delicious full-sized fresh fruit only a reach away, but are limited by space? You can with the cool Columnar Apple Trees ($50). This unique variety of apple tree grows vertically up to 10' tall without branching out. They are naturally horizontally challenged and perfect for container planting in small spaces with full sun on your deck, patio, balcony or just in the corner of your garden. You get two varieties to ensure pollination, the Northpole variety that tastes like a McIntosh and Golden Sentinal which resembles Golden Delicious apples. They are both 1 year old plants that are pre-planted in 1-gallon pots. It's like having a natural totem pole of fruit. -

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Special vertical variety grows up to 10' tall, but branches don't spread
Small-space fruit trees suited for container planting
2 varieties to ensure pollination
Northpole tastes like McIntosh
Golden Sentinal resembles Golden Delicious
In cold climates, container grown trees will need winter protection
Plant in full sun
One-year-old plants in 1-gallon pots

Columnar Apple Trees - Grow Vertically Without Branching Out sounds great and for $50 I think that it's already a great deal.

By Ana - 6 Months Ago

I love columnar apple trees. As a landscape designer I find this very practical in solving issues when a clients wants to have a beautiful edible landscape. Since columnar apple trees does not branch out, they are easier to manage and integrate into the design.

By Landscaping Designer in FL - 6 Months Ago

I love the idea of these but an wondering how big of a pot they will need. One gallon just doesn't seem nearly enough. Any ideas?

By rebecca - 4 Months Ago

Planting a vegetable garden will promote good health and give you some nice gentle exercise. By planting and tending to your garden you control what you eat as well as how it is grown plus it just doesn’t getting any fresher than this.

By Decking - 1 Month Ago

Starting a vegetable garden can be a little tougher and produce a little more exercise - but hey!... that`s not a bad thing - is it?. You will need to prepare the soil for planting. Besides removing weeds and debris from your vegetable garden to be, you may need to have top soil or fertiliser brought in depending on the condition of the soil. Working the soil can give you quite a work out but you want it to be in optimum condition so that your vegetable garden is as healthy as possible.

By Garden Decking - 1 Month Ago

Hi,

Nice article.....In the late 70s I planted as many as 50 dwarfed apples of different old varieties. I grafted most myself on various dwarfing rootstocks -- M7, M9, MM26. I was so good I'd get 100% takes on the grafts! ...
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By Gate opener - 1 Month Ago

Great blog post! I love learning about this online as gardening/landscaping are not only hobbies of mine but I actually do a little bit of work like that during the summer months as a second job. I appreciate your content in your blog and wish that you would keep up the good work <a href="http://www.gardenmanuals.com/index.php/lawncare/garden-landscape-designs";>:)</a>

By Bob G. - 1 Month Ago