{"product_id":"products-north-pole-columnar-apple-tree","title":"North Pole Columnar Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'North Pole'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eNorth Pole Columnar Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'North Pole')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive upright apple variety delivers delicious, crisp fruit in a sleek vertical form that fits beautifully into compact spaces. The North Pole Columnar Apple features a narrow silhouette with minimal lateral branching, making it an architectural addition to any landscape while producing abundant harvests. More homeowners are choosing to buy North Pole Columnar Apple trees online for their ornamental appeal and reliable fruit production in small-space gardens and container settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for patios, balconies, and container gardens, this tree also works wonderfully as a living screen or accent in narrow garden beds. Its vertical growth habit makes it ideal for properties where traditional spreading fruit trees won't fit. Plant in full sun locations where it can thrive, and pair with another apple variety nearby to ensure excellent pollination and fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 10–12 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 1–2 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate; reduce during dormancy\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining, loamy soil\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: Northern regions through southern growing areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Produces sweet, fragrant fruit ideal for fresh eating, baking, and cider making\u003cbr\u003e• Delicate white blossoms in spring add seasonal charm before glossy red apples arrive\u003cbr\u003e• Can fruit within the first year when paired with a compatible pollinator variety\u003cbr\u003e• Grows vigorously in containers and ground landscapes with minimal pruning needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location receiving abundant sunlight and prepare well-draining soil or quality potting mix. If container planting, select a pot roughly twice the width of your shipped root ball and leave space between soil level and the rim. Water thoroughly at planting, then maintain consistent moisture during the growing season—water when the top two inches of soil feel dry. Once established, prune lateral branches at a 45-degree angle using clean shears to maintain the columnar shape. During winter dormancy, reduce watering to keep soil lightly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":45814260990138,"sku":"21272","price":233.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/products-north-pole-columnar-apple-tree_f0dfdd4d-6171-4a4f-a11a-907a7d4f2dc0.jpg?v=1777509743","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/products-north-pole-columnar-apple-tree","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}