Stark Crimson Spire Apple

Malus pumila 'Obelisk'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree

Plant Family: Rosaceae

Plant Description: Small apple tree bearing crimson red fruit with sweet-tart flavor. Great tree for producing fruit in limited spaces. Available through Stark Bros. nursery. Does not self pollinate. In order to bear fruit, it must have another apple tree nearby.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Tree - Fruit

Plant Care: Tree - Fruit (single-stemmed woody plants cultivated for their edible fruit): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring. Pruning techniques vary depending on tree species. Understand the needs of each tree type before pruning. Provide adequate water and nutrients to aid in fruit development. Thin fruit as necessary to avoid excessive stress on the tree, especially on apple and peach trees. Fruit trees will require pest control to reduce damage to fruit and to keep the tree healthy. Find out the appropriate pest control methods for the species before attempting to control pests.

Video: Pruning Fruit Trees - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 12' tall x 3' wide

Utah Native: No

Plant Select: No

Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Localscapes: Tree, Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant

Foliage Interest: No

Foliage Colors: Green

Bloom Colors: White

Bloom Seasons: Late Spring

Bloom Period: May - May

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)

Salt Tolerant: Yes

Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

Not on display
- Not on display

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