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Fruit Snacks® Sweet Treat™ Columnar Apple Tree Care
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Sunlight Blushing Delight™ Columnar Apple Trees thrive in full sun, so make sure you plant in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
Watering Water regularly each week when the soil gets dry 2-3 inches down. Make sure to water more often if the tree is potted or there is a period of drought.
Fertilizing Follow label instructions on an apple-specific fertilizer, usually applying several times from April until August.
Crisp Apples Balance Sweet and Sour Flavors
The slim Fruit Snacks® Sweet Treat™ apple trees are the perfect solution for growing fruit right in your yard! Part of the innovative Fruit Snacks® line, these trees are designed to fit in even the smallest spaces, making them ideal for landscapes of all sizes.
A vigorous grower, the Sweet Treat™ tree will begin producing a bounty of delicious fruit just 1-2 years after planting. Under their crisp red skin, the taste of these apples is delightfully sweet, with just a hint of sour. The balanced acid-sugar ratio of this fruit makes it perfect for eating, baking, or preserving.
Cold-hardy and disease resistant, the Sweet Treat™ will grow 8-10’ tall and just 2-3’ wide. Watch it thrive when you plant several in a row to create a natural privacy hedge. Add the easy to grow Sweet Treat™ to your yard today!
About Fruit Snacks®: Fruit Snacks® offers real fruit that's easy to enjoy. These compact, dwarf apple trees are perfect for small spaces, letting you pick fresh snacks right from your backyard. Plant two different trees, and the bees will do the rest. Ideal for pots or hedges, Fruit Snacks® are scab-resistant, virus-free, and require no harsh chemicals.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant your Sweet Treat™ Apple tree in well-draining soil in a location that receives full sunlight. Ensure proper spacing, and water consistently during the growing season for a healthy and bountiful harvest.
If you're planting in a container, choose a pot (with drainage holes) that's about twice the width of your tree's shipped container. Use organic soil, place your tree, and backfill. Water to settle the roots after you've planted your tree.
2. Watering: Water apple trees deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring that the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and promote optimal growth.
3. Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer according to package instructions. Repeat the application in late spring or early summer to support healthy growth.
4. Pruning: Once your tree has become established and is starting to bear fruit, it will need some periodic, moderate pruning. Only prune the tree during times of dormancy, making sure to remove any vigorous, upright stems and weak, damaged, or dead branches.
5. Pollination: Fruit Snacks® Sweet Treat™ Columnar Apples are not self-pollinating. You will need to plant another variety to achieve fruiting. Below are the most effective pollinators available for your area:
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 8-10 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 2-3 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Growth Rate: | Fast Growing |
| Harvest Time: | Mid September |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st year! |
| Botanical Name: | Malus 'UEB 4848/4 PPAF |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ, CA, ID, OR, WA |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-8 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
