{"product_id":"tasty-red-apple","title":"Fruit Snacks? Tasty Red? Columnar Apple Tree - Malus domestica","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFruit Snacks® Tasty Red™ Columnar Apple Tree (Malus domestica)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tasty Red™ Columnar Apple Tree is a space-saving dwarf variety that produces sweet, crisp apples with a striking crimson finish. This narrow, upright cultivar fits perfectly into small yards, patios, and container gardens while delivering full-sized flavor in every harvest. When you buy Fruit Snacks® Tasty Red™ Columnar Apple online, you're getting a disease-resistant, low-maintenance fruit tree that rewards you with a bountiful crop year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis columnar apple thrives in full-sun locations with well-draining soil and works wonderfully as a specimen tree in tight spaces, along property lines, or as part of a productive container garden. Plant two trees of different varieties nearby to ensure excellent cross-pollination and maximize your fruit yield. The tree's attractive form and dense green canopy make it an appealing landscape feature while providing fresh snacking fruit throughout the season.\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, moderate moisture\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Compact columnar shape ideal for small yards and container growing\u003cbr\u003e• Superior disease and cold resistance with minimal chemical input needed\u003cbr\u003e• Sweet-tart flavor profile perfect for fresh eating, baking, and canning\u003cbr\u003e• Ornamental appeal combines practical fruit production with landscape beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a sunny location with well-draining soil and plant your tree at the same depth it was growing in its pot. Water deeply and consistently during the growing season, maintaining moist (not waterlogged) soil and applying mulch around the base to conserve moisture. Once the tree is established and begins producing fruit, prune during dormancy to remove dead wood and vigorous upright stems. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again in late spring or early summer to support vigorous growth and abundant fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":45814297428154,"sku":"20343","price":275.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/tasty-red-apple.jpg?v=1777509948","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/tasty-red-apple","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}