Fruit Snacks® Tasty Red™ Columnar Apple Tree
Malus 'Tasty Red'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Low Maintenance, Flowering, Attracts pollinators, and Cold hardy
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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FragrantYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer
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Does Not Ship ToAK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
The Fruit Snacks® Tasty Red™ Columnar Apple (Malus 'UEB 4305/4') brings homegrown fruit within reach for gardeners who thought they lacked the space. This innovative columnar apple tree grows straight up rather than out, reaching 8 to 10 feet tall while staying just 2 to 3 feet wide. That slender profile makes it ideal for patios, balconies, narrow side yards, and anywhere a traditional spreading apple tree simply would not fit.
Fresh Apples from a Fraction of the Space
Tasty Red™ produces medium-sized apples with attractive red skin and sweet, crisp flesh that is perfect for eating fresh. The fruit ripens in fall and holds well on the tree, letting you pick at your leisure rather than racing to harvest all at once. For gardeners accustomed to ornamental plants, there is something deeply satisfying about walking out your door and picking a ripe apple from a tree you grew yourself.
Spring Blooms, Fall Harvest
In mid to late spring, clusters of fragrant white blossoms cover the branches and draw bees and other pollinators to your garden. The flowers are attractive in their own right, making this tree earn its keep even before the fruit appears. As summer progresses, small green apples swell and gradually take on their signature red color, creating seasonal interest from spring through fall.
Perfect for Modern Landscapes
The columnar habit is not just a space saver. It creates a strong vertical accent that works beautifully in contemporary garden designs, mixed borders, or even lined up as a fruiting hedge or living screen. Plant several in a row along a fence line, use a pair to frame an entryway, or grow a single specimen in a large container on a sunny deck.
Easy Care for Beginning Orchardists
Unlike traditional apple trees that demand regular pruning to maintain shape and productivity, columnar varieties stay naturally tidy. You will still want to thin fruit for better size and remove wayward side shoots, but the workload is a fraction of what full-sized apples require. That makes Tasty Red™ an excellent choice for first-time fruit growers who want success without a steep learning curve.
For best fruit set, plant a second apple variety nearby for cross-pollination. Other columnar apples or any apple that blooms at the same time will work as a pollination partner.
