Name: Tangy Green™ Columnar Apple Tree | Urban Apple® Series
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Columnar Apple Tree (Tangy Green)

Tangy Green™ is a true columnar apple selected for growers who love bright, tart flavor—delivering crisp green apples from an exceptionally narrow tree well suited to patios, walkways, and small spaces.

True columnar growth habit with a very narrow footprint
Crisp, tart apples with classic green-apple bite
Mid-season ripening, typically around mid-September
Ideal for small yards, containers, and tight plantings
Part of the Urban Apple® columnar series

Description

Tangy Green™ is part of the Urban Apple® columnar series, selected for growers who prefer bright acidity over sweetness. Its narrow, upright form fruits on short spurs along the main leader, allowing it to stay compact while producing full-sized apples with a clean, tangy profile.

The fruit ripens mid-season and remains distinctly green, with crisp texture and a refreshing bite reminiscent of classic tart apples. Tangy Green™ offers a sharp, lively contrast to sweeter columnar varieties, making it especially appealing for fresh eating, salads, and light culinary use.

Designed for small-space growing, Tangy Green™ brings real apple harvests to patios, walkways, and urban gardens—without sacrificing flavor intensity or fruit quality.

Overview

True columnar apple with fruit borne on spurs along the main leader
Exceptionally narrow growth habit suited to tight spaces
Crisp, tart apples with classic green-apple flavor
Mid-season ripening, typically mid-September
Requires a compatible apple pollination partner

Growing Details

Latin Name: Malus domestica ‘Tangy Green™’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Chill Requirement: Estimated ~700 hours
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4–9
Rootstock: M-26 (dwarfing)
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically 8–10 ft tall and about 2–3 ft wide; height can be managed with pruning
Bloom Time: Mid-season
Flowering Group: Group 3 (mid-season)
Ripening Time: Mid-season; typically mid-September (varies by region)
Pollination: Pollination required; plant a compatible apple variety within 20–30 feet
Pests & Diseases: Standard apple pest and disease considerations; good airflow and routine care are important
Yield: Reliable producer once established

Additional Notes

Grower’s Insight: Tangy Green™ fills a rare niche—true tart apple flavor in a columnar form. It’s an excellent choice for growers who want acidity and freshness rather than sweetness from their compact apple tree.
Regional Insight: Performs well across a wide range of temperate regions, including the Pacific Northwest, where moderate summers help preserve its crisp texture and bright acidity.
Fruit remains green at maturity; color change is not a harvest indicator.
Well suited to in-ground plantings, raised beds, and large containers.
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Planting & Care

At a Glance – Tangy Green™ Columnar Apple

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; consistent during establishment
Size: Narrow, columnar form
Pollination: Required; plant a partner within 20–30 feet
Harvest: Mid-season (typically mid-September)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4–9

Planting & Care – Tangy Green™ Columnar Apple

Site Selection

Select a sunny location to support spur fruiting and fruit quality.
Columnar apples tolerate close spacing but still benefit from good airflow.

Soil Preparation

Plant in well-drained soil with moderate fertility.
Improve drainage or plant slightly raised if soils are heavy.

Planting Instructions

Dig a hole twice the width of the root system.
Set the tree with the root flare at or just above soil level.
Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.
Mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

Water regularly during the first 1–2 years.
Once established, water during extended dry periods.
Apply light fertilizer in early spring only if growth appears weak.

Pollination

Tangy Green™ requires another apple variety for fruit set.
Any compatible mid-season blooming apple within 20–30 feet will work.

Pruning & Training

Maintain a single central leader to preserve the columnar form.
Shorten or remove long side shoots to keep the tree narrow.
Manage height by heading the leader if needed.

Harvest & Use

Harvest when apples are fully sized and crisp.
Excellent for fresh eating, salads, and light culinary use.

General Tips

Thin fruit in heavy-set years to improve size and consistency.
Regular, light pruning maintains productivity and form.