Apple - Urban® Sweet Treat® (Columnar)

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

The Crabapple Sweet Treat is a compact and productive small fruit tree, celebrated for its sweet, crisp apples that ripen in early to mid-fall. This hardy variety grows into a well-branched, ornamental tree with glossy green foliage and abundant spring blossoms, offering both a beautiful landscape presence and a delicious harvest. Its reliable fruiting, striking flowers, and vibrant fall color make it an ideal choice for home orchards, gardens, and decorative plantings.

Key Features:

• Sweet, Juicy Fruit: Produces sweet, flavorful apples perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, or cider.
• Hardy and Resilient: Adapted to a wide range of climates and soils, thriving in USDA zones 4–8.
• Spring Flower Display: Clusters of pink to white flowers bloom in spring, attracting pollinators and enhancing garden beauty.
• Autumn Foliage: Leaves turn warm shades of yellow and orange, complementing the ripened golden-red fruit.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, with good disease resistance when properly maintained.
• Pollination: Self-fertile, though additional nearby crabapple or apple trees 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 optimal fruiting and flavor.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Watering: Regular watering during dry periods, especially for young trees; avoid waterlogged soil.
• Pruning: Light pruning in late winter or early spring to remove dead or crowded branches and maintain shape.

Landscape Uses:

• Ideal for home orchards and backyard gardens, producing both edible fruit and ornamental value.
• Supports pollinators and wildlife, attracting bees, butterflies, and birds.
• Versatile harvest uses: fresh eating, baking, preserves, and cider production.
• Ornamental interest year-round with spring flowers, lush summer foliage, colorful autumn leaves, and winter branch structure.

The Crabapple Sweet Treat is a dependable, low-maintenance fruit tree offering sweet, crisp apples, stunning spring flowers, and beautiful fall color. Its combination of ornamental appeal and delicious harvest makes it a top choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and bounty.