Stark® Ultra Spire® Apple Tree
Description
About the Stark® Ultra Spire® Apple Tree
Great for containers and borders! The Stark® Ultra Spire® is the most compact columnar apple tree. When mature, this small fruit tree reaches about 7-8 feet in height and only spreads about 2-3 feet wide. The apples grow from spurs along the trunk. Maintaining and harvesting from these small trees is a breeze! Gardeners in urban areas or with small growing spaces enjoy growing these column-shaped trees in pots on their patios or planted in a row as an edible privacy hedge.
Quick to start bearing fruit, the Ultra Spire produces full-size apples that ripen in mid-September. The apples are a bold red color with creamy flesh. Tart in taste, Ultra Spire apples are perfect for baking, making sauce, and other preserves.
Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety like Stark® Crimson Spire®, Stark® Emerald Spire®, Stark® Scarlet Spire®, or Stark® Maypole Flowering Crabapple. See more recommended pollinators below.
Survival Guaranteed!
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 800 - 1200 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet, Tart |
| Texture | Crisp, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
