LuckyMommyof5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Suzanne
OH
USA
500 Posts
Posted - Aug 26 2013 : 06:54:20 AM
Because we are planning on planting fruit trees this fall (as I mentioned in my other posts) I've been reading up on the subject.
I just came across a section in one of the books on fruit trees I checked out from the library that mentions columnar/colonnade apple trees. From what I read they are apples trees you can actually grow in big pots/barrels and they grow straight up.
Has anyone grown these? If so, how was your experience. I was kind of intrigued with them since I could possibly grow them on our patio...
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder
I know several people who grow them, and love them, they were started by Stark Brothers...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad"
LuckyMommyof5
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Suzanne
OH
USA
500 Posts
Posted - Aug 27 2013 : 05:29:11 AM
That's interesting - I didn't know that about Stark Bros. I'm really intrigues - think I may try two out next year.
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder
We planted 3 columnar apple trees probably 8 or 9 yrs. ago. The first few years the apples were fairly small. We rented our home and were gone for 6 yrs., I moved back last summer and was so busy unpacking, cleaning, painting etc. that I didn't pay much attention to them, they had been neglected for the years we were gone. This summer the apples are huge and beautiful and very bountiful~~so pleased!! I would not hesitate to try them!!
columnar/colonnade apple trees?
Posted - Aug 26 2013 : 06:54:20 AM
