| Large golden fruit is sweet, juicy and flavorful. The Golden Sentinel Columnar apple has a compact and upright growth. Suitable for small spaces or container gardening.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Pure white blossoms in Spring. Mid Blooming Group 3, will need a pollinator. Any Mid blooming variety will work. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: 400 hours below 45°F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Some resistance to fireblight and scab, very resistant to mildew and cedar apple rust.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity* | 