Apple - Urban® Golden Treat® (Columnar)

A Hardy, Fruitful Tree with Sweet, Golden Apples for Fresh Eating, Cooking, and Cider

The Crabapple Golden Treat is a beautiful and productive small fruit tree, prized for its crisp, sweet-tart golden apples that ripen in mid to late fall. This hardy variety grows into a compact, well-branched tree with glossy green leaves and showy spring flowers, providing both edible harvests and ornamental appeal. Its reliable fruiting and striking seasonal color make it an excellent choice for home orchards, gardens, and landscapes.

Key Features:

• Sweet, Golden Fruit: Produces flavorful golden apples perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, or cider.
• Hardy and Resilient: Adapted to a wide range of climates and soils, performing well in USDA zones 4–8.
• Spring Flower Display: Produces clusters of pinkish-white flowers in spring, attracting pollinators and adding garden beauty.
• Autumn Foliage: Leaves turn yellow to orange in the fall, complementing the ripe golden fruit.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established; resistant to common diseases when properly cared for.
• Pollination: Self-fertile, though nearby crabapples or apple varieties can improve fruit set and yield.

Mature Size:

• Height: 12–18 feet
• Spread: 10–15 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Zones: 4–8

Chill Hours:

• 800–1,000 hours (well-suited for temperate climates)

Care Instructions:

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best fruit development and flavor.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Watering: Water regularly during dry periods, especially when young, but avoid waterlogged soil.
• Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape, remove dead wood, and improve airflow.

Landscape Uses:

• Ideal for home orchards and backyard gardens, producing both edible fruit and decorative value.
• Attracts pollinators and wildlife, supporting bees, butterflies, and birds.
• Perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and cider production, providing a versatile harvest.
• Ornamental interest year-round with spring flowers, summer foliage, autumn color, and winter branch structure.

The Crabapple Golden Treat is a dependable, low-maintenance fruit tree that combines vibrant spring flowers, sweet golden apples, and striking fall color. Its versatility as both an ornamental and edible tree makes it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enjoy beauty and bounty in every season.