Columnar Apple 'McIntosh' – 5-litre pot

Columnar Apple 'McIntosh' brings the world-famous, classic Canadian apple to even the smallest garden. This columnar variety produces medium-sized, bright red apples with a greenish-yellow base. The flesh is snow-white, exceptionally tender and juicy, with the characteristic, slightly tart and refreshingly aromatic 'McIntosh' flavor. Because this tree grows in a sleek, vertical column, you can enjoy this iconic fruit variety even in the smallest of spaces.

Great for eating fresh, but its tender flesh also makes it an absolute favorite for smooth applesauce, compote, and fresh juices. Self-pollinating, it produces fruit on its own, but cross-pollination increases the yield.

What is a columnar fruit tree?

A columnar fruit tree is a special type of fruit tree bred to have a compact, vertical growth habit, similar to a pillar. This makes them particularly suitable for smaller gardens, patios, or even balconies where space is limited. Instead of growing into a wide tree, a columnar fruit tree grows in a tight, upright shape, allowing you to grow more fruit in a smaller area.

Key features:

• Harvest period: September
• Flavor: fresh-tart, aromatic, tender, and juicy
• Fruit color: bright red with a greenish-yellow background
• Use: fresh eating, applesauce, juices, compote
• Location: full sun to partial shade
• Height: 1.5 - 2.5 m
• Planting distance: 0.8 - 1 m
• Self-pollinating: yes (higher yield with another columnar apple tree nearby)
• Flowering period: April – May
• Height at delivery: 70-80 cm (excluding pot)

Tips and care:

• Planting: can be planted year-round from the pot. Choose a sunny to semi-shaded spot in well-draining, nutritious soil.
• Pruning: naturally retains its columnar shape. Prune any side branches that are too long back to a few centimeters from the trunk in the summer.
• Nutrition: apply organic fertilizer annually in the spring.
• Ground or pots: suitable for keeping in a pot on a patio, though it grows and bears fruit even better in open ground.
• Support: secure the tree to a support stake to help the main trunk grow straight.

TIP: McIntosh apples cook down very quickly into a wonderfully soft, smooth applesauce. Add only a small amount of sugar to optimally preserve their fresh, natural flavor!