Columnar Fruit Trees

Columnar Fruit Trees: Space-Saving Harvests for Every Yard

Enjoy homegrown fruit even in the smallest spaces with Columnar Fruit Trees from Nature Hills Nursery! These uniquely shaped trees offer delicious harvests while maintaining a narrow, upright growth habit. Perfect for small yards, patios, balconies, and tight garden spaces.

Columnar fruit trees produce full-sized fruits on slim, vertical branches, allowing you to grow Apples, Peaches, Cherries, and more without needing a traditional orchard. Beautiful and productive, these trees bring form, function, and flavor to smaller modern landscapes.

Key Benefits of Columnar Fruit Trees

• Space-Saving Form – Ideal for patios, small yards, and container growing
• Full-Sized Fruit – Despite their small footprint, the fruit is just as big and flavorful
• Easy to Maintain – Minimal pruning and naturally tidy growth
• Great for Edible Landscaping – Adds ornamental value with delicious results
• Perfect for Urban and Suburban Gardens
• Pollinator Friendly – Many varieties support bees and beneficial insects

Enjoy the beauty of a tree and the bounty of an orchard, all in one compact plant!

Popular Columnar Fruit Trees at Nature Hills

• Urban Apple® Trees – Tidy trees producing crisp, juicy apples
• North Pole® Apple Trees – Red apples on a slender, vertical form
• Garden Delicious® Apple Trees – Dwarf habit and early fruit production
• Stark® Sweetheart™ Cherry – Sweet cherries on a narrow-growing tree
• Peachy Keen Peach Tree – Compact size and sweet, juicy peaches

Each tree is selected to offer maximum harvest with minimal space requirements.

Landscaping With Columnar Fruit Trees

These vertical wonders add beauty and bounty to a variety of garden spots and edible landscaping designs:

• Plant in containers on patios, balconies, and decks
• Line walkways, driveways, or fences with living, edible pillars
• Use as accents in mixed beds or foundation plantings
• Mix into edible landscapes with berries, herbs, and vegetables
• Create mini-orchards even in tight urban backyards
• Double Up - Pair with the appropriate pollinator partner for increased yield.

With their elegant shape, columnar fruit trees are as decorative as they are productive.

How to Grow & Care for Columnar Fruit Trees

Growing columnar trees is easy and rewarding:

• Plant in full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily) for best fruiting
• Choose well-drained, fertile soil; amend if needed with compost
• Water regularly during establishment. Use the Finger Test to check soil moisture
• Add a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperatures
• Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer
• Minimal pruning required. Simply remove any crossing or damaged branches to maintain shape

Many columnar trees can even be grown indoors near sunny windows in colder climates during winter!

Order Your Columnar Fruit Trees Today

Bring home fresh fruit without sacrificing space with Columnar Fruit Trees from Nature Hills Nursery. Compact, productive, and beautiful, these trees are perfect for today’s smaller gardens and urban spaces.

Need help choosing the best variety for your zone and growing style? Call our plant experts at (402) 934-8116! We’re ready to help you start your personal orchard!