{"product_id":"tangy-green-columnar-apple-tree-ca","title":"Fruit Snacks? Tangy Green? Columnar Apple Tree - Malus domestica","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFruit Snacks® Tangy Green™ Columnar Apple Tree (Malus domestica)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tangy Green™ Columnar Apple Tree is a narrow, upright fruit tree that packs impressive harvests into a compact footprint—ideal for small yards, patios, and container gardens. This specialty apple variety produces crisp, tart-sweet fruit that ripens in mid-September and can begin bearing crops in as little as the first year. Buy Fruit Snacks® Tangy Green™ Columnar Apple Tree online to enjoy homegrown California-quality apples without sacrificing valuable garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant this vertical grower in full sun along fence lines, as a living privacy screen, or as a standalone specimen in a large pot on your deck or patio. Its columnar shape makes it perfect for tight spaces where traditional fruit trees won't fit. Pair it with another Fruit Snacks® variety to boost pollination and fruit set, or enjoy it solo for reliable single-tree production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 8–10 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 2–3 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Regular, consistent moisture\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining loam\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Produces abundant harvests from a slender, space-efficient form\u003cbr\u003e• Bears fruit within the first growing season under ideal conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally resistant to scab and viruses with minimal pest pressure\u003cbr\u003e• Requires low maintenance and thrives in containers or garden beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a sunny location receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight daily and prepare a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball and equally deep. Backfill with native soil, apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch (keeping it away from the trunk base), and water thoroughly to settle roots. Water weekly during the growing season, increasing frequency during heat waves or dry spells—check soil moisture 2-3 inches down to determine watering needs. Once established and fruiting begins, perform light pruning during dormancy to remove crossing branches, dead wood, and vigorous upright growth that disrupts the columnar shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":45814331474106,"sku":"12288","price":428.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/tangy-green-columnar-apple-tree-ca.jpg?v=1777510050","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/tangy-green-columnar-apple-tree-ca","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}