Scientific name: Malus x domestica. Common name: Columnar apple tree Growing zones: 5 to 8 Soil: Well-draining and enriched ...

Apple trees are very versatile, they can grow in an orchard, in a large bed, on a lawn, or trained against a wall or fence as ...

Thanksgiving pie is a tradition for many families, and apple pie is a frequent favorite. Wouldn’t it be great to tell your guests you grew the apples they are enjoying?

Several columnar apple varieties can grow 12 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, which can be maintained at a shorter and narrower size. Some varieties include: ...

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Relatively new on the scene are columnar apple trees. These small apple trees grow just 6 to 10 or so feet tall and just a couple of feet wide. They have no horizontal branches — hence their names.

Columnar apple trees were bred to take up as little space as possible, so they're an easy choice for beginners with small gardens.Also, because they stay compact, it’s easier to keep up with ...

Q: We have three in-ground columnar crab apple trees in our backyard that are at least 10 years old and have grown quite tall. Is there a way to prune these so the … ...