Columnar Apple Tree (Tasty Red)

The Tasty Red Columnar apple tree is part of the Urban Apple® series developed by by Dr. Jaroslav Tupy of the Czech Republic. The trees are loaded with fruiting spurs along the main leader, and branches are short and upright, producing straight, upright-growing, cylindrical apple trees. Easy to grow, disease resistant trees that stay small- roughly 8-10′ tall and 2′ wide! Tasty Red™ is a bright red apple with a sweet, juicy flavor.

Latin Name: Malus domestica ‘Tasty Red’
Site and soil: Well-drained soil, adaptable to various soil types. Prefers full sun.
Hardiness: Survives down to -20°F.
Bearing Age: Typically starts bearing fruit in 2-4 years.
Rootstock:
Size at Maturity: 12-18 feet in height.
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring.
Ripening Time: Late summer to early fall.
Yield: Moderate.
Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant, but monitor for common apple pests and diseases.
USDA Zone: Zones 4-8.