Correct planting and caring for a columnar apple tree

There are many varieties of apple trees. Some of them are bred by breeders, and some are created by nature itself. For example, a columnar apple tree. This variety is currently actively used in horticulture. He is very loved and popular in many countries. But such an interesting apple tree is not the fruit of long-term selection, but a natural variety. Correct planting and caring for a columnar apple tree is of interest to many gardeners in our country.

This variety of apple trees has an amazing crown shape. It is not spreading, like most trees, but only grows upward and has practically no long lateral branches. Currently, this type of apple is used in large-scale gardening, from which whole plantations are grown.

Cultivation of columnar apple trees, in principle, is no different from growing varieties familiar to gardeners with an ordinary crown. Saplings of these apple trees, of course, are best purchased in special nurseries, which guarantee the quality of the planting material, conformity to the variety, etc. When planting a columnar apple tree in a permanent place, you should carefully treat the root system. Before planting, fertilizers are introduced into the pit - superphosphate and potash at the rate of 50-80 gr. The distance between the trees should be at least 1 meter, because despite such a compact crown size, the root system of the tree needs enough space for nutrition and growth.

Columnar varieties of apple trees can suffer very much from frost. And damage or freezing of the apical kidney can lead to the appearance of an additional 2-3 trunks. Perhaps this is not scary, with sufficient nutrition, these additional shoots will be able to bear fruit. But still, in severe frosts, try to protect the columnar apple trees with a smoke screen.

Columnar apple trees love abundant watering, and with a lack of moisture, ovaries will not form or the fruits will be quite small.

Try to grow a columnar-shaped apple tree on your site - it will delight you with its appearance and delicious juicy fruits.

Good luck!