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Enjoy an abundant apple harvest with the Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree or Malus domestica 'Scarlet Sentinel’. The tall and thin columnar growth makes this apple tree an excellent option for a small space. White flower clusters bloom in the spring and have a sweet fragrance. Fruit grows directly from the trunk, allowing for easy picking and a unique appearance. A red blush forms on the greenish-yellow apples in mid-to-late September when the sweet and juicy fruit is ready to harvest. The versatile apples are good for eating, baking, and cooking.
Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree Care
Space trees as close as 3 feet apart when creating a dense planting. Plant the Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree in full sun because this tree needs at least 6 hours of daily sunlight. The soil should be rich, slightly acidic, and well drained.
Remove damaged growth as necessary. Prune the tree to remove double leaders or crossed branches during the late winter or early spring when it is dormant.
Growing Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree
The Scarlet Sentinel Columnar apple tree needs 3 to 5 years to bear fruit. Plant this tree alongside the Golden Sentinel Columnar Apple to encourage cross-pollination. Mature Scarlet Sentinel Columnar apple trees stand 10 to 12 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.
The space-saving growth habit of this dwarf apple tree is a good fit for a container. Use an 18-inch wide container that has drainage for this apple tree.
Watering Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree
Water the tree when the top layer of the soil is dry. Keeping the tree well watered during the spring and summer will protect the fruit and ensure a bountiful harvest.
Feeding Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree
Fertilize the Scarlet Sentinel Columnar apple tree in the spring using a slow-release plant food high in phosphate. Advanced gardeners may want to test the soil’s pH and adjust the fertilizer accordingly.
Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 10-12 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree
- Also Known As
- Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree
- Botanical Name
- Malus domestica 'Scarlet Sentinel'
- Plant Type
- Edible Plant
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
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#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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