{"product_id":"fruit-snacks-sweet-treat-columnar-apple-tree","title":"Fruit Snacks? Sweet Treat? Columnar Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'Sweet Treat'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFruit Snacks® Sweet Treat™ Columnar Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'Sweet Treat')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis narrow, upright apple variety brings fresh homegrown fruit to yards of any size, thanks to its naturally compact growth habit. The Sweet Treat™ produces abundantly within just one to two years, yielding crisp apples with a delightful blend of natural sweetness and subtle tartness. Buy Fruit Snacks® Sweet Treat™ Columnar Apple Tree online and enjoy fresh-picked snacks straight from your backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender vertical form makes this tree ideal for small gardens, patios, and container plantings where space is limited. Plant multiple trees in a row to establish a living privacy screen, or tuck one into a corner bed for vertical interest. These disease-resistant trees thrive in full-sun locations with well-draining soil and pair beautifully with other compact fruit varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 8–10 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 2–3 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Vigorous\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Regular, consistent moisture\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: Cold-hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Begins fruiting within 1–2 years of planting for quick harvests\u003cbr\u003e• Perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserving\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally narrow form fits small spaces, patios, and containers\u003cbr\u003e• Disease-resistant and cold-hardy with minimal maintenance needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location with full sunlight and plant your tree in well-draining soil, spacing as recommended. If growing in a container, select a pot with drainage holes at least twice the width of the shipped container. Water deeply and regularly throughout the growing season, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Once established, prune during dormancy to remove upright vigorous stems and any dead or damaged branches. Note: This variety requires cross-pollination with another apple variety, such as Blushing Delight™ or Golden Treat™, to produce fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft","offer_id":45814277505210,"sku":"20924","price":263.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/fruit-snacks-sweet-treat-columnar-apple-tree.jpg?v=1777509849","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/fruit-snacks-sweet-treat-columnar-apple-tree","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}