Golden Treat columnar apple

The Golden Treat columnar apple tree is an ideal variety for small gardens, terraces or balconies, thanks to its narrow, upright shape. 

General characteristics

Type: Columnar (vertical growth, few or no side branches)
Height: Approximately 2 to 3 meters at maturity
Width: 40 to 60 cm
Growth habit: Very upright, perfect for container growing or as a fruit hedge
Hardiness zone: Zone 4b to 8 - well adapted to the Quebec climate 

Fruit

Color: Golden yellow, sometimes with a light pink blush in sunlight
Flavor: Mild, sweet, with a hint of tartness - reminiscent of Golden Delicious
Texture: Crunchy and juicy
Use: Excellent raw, also good for cooking or compote;

Flowering and pollination

Flowering: Spring (group 3 or 4)
Self-fertile: No - needs a compatible pollinator
Recommended pollinators:


Tasty Red
Scarlet Sentinel
Golden Sentinel
Northpole

Maintenance
Pruning: Not necessary - remove suckers and balance fruit
Pot culture: Excellent; use a pot at least 50 cm deep.

Harvesting;

Period: Early to mid-September (varies by region)
Production: Good for a compact tree; often starts producing in 2nd or 3rd year.

Growing tips

Exposure: Full sun
Cross-pollination: For best results, plant at least two different compatible columnar varieties.