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Golden Treat™ Fruit Snacks™ Apple Tree
3-4 ft. / Grow Pot / Plastic
$129
$139
7% OFF
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Golden Treat™ Fruit Snacks™ Apple Tree
$129
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Golden Treat™ Fruit Snacks™ Apple Tree Information
About The Golden Treat™ Fruit Snacks™ Apple Tree
The Most Snackable, Compact Apple Tree
Ready to bring the orchard to your backyard? The Golden Treat™ Fruit Snacks™ Apple Tree is your go-to choice for sweet, snackable apples right off the branch. This compact, columnar tree is perfect for smaller spaces, offering a bountiful harvest without taking over your garden.
Why You'll Love the Golden Treat™ Fruit Snacks™ Apple Tree
- Crunchy, Sweet Apples: Enjoy crisp, golden apples with a perfect balance of sweetness. Ideal for fresh eating, pies, or even homemade applesauce.
- Compact, Columnar Shape: This apple tree fits comfortably in smaller yards or even large containers, making it a great option for urban gardens or patios.
- Easy to Grow: Low-maintenance and disease-resistant, the Golden Treat™ thrives in a variety of climates, so you can enjoy fresh apples without the hassle.
- Prolific Producer: Expect a generous crop each season, ensuring you have plenty to share—or keep all to yourself!
Whether you’re planting it in your garden or using it to dress up your patio, the Golden Treat™ Fruit Snacks™ Apple Tree delivers delicious, homegrown fruit with minimal effort. This tree is the golden ticket to a tasty, homegrown treat that’s ready when you are!
Golden Treat™ Fruit Snacks™ Apple Tree Details
Mature Height:
10 ft.
Mature Width:
2 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Slow
Harvest Time:
September
Botanical Name:
Malus domestica 'Golden Treat'
Grows Well In Zones:
4-9 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, OR, WA
Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors
(Hardy down to -20° F)
Watering Requirements
Water young trees deeply once a week during dry spells. Once apple trees matures, you can reduce the watering frequency. However, during periods of drought or extreme heat, you may still need to water the tree every 10–14 days.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production, making a southern exposure the most ideal planting location.
Humidity Requirements
Grows best in low to moderate humidity environments.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.
How fast does a Golden Treat™ apple tree bear fruit?
Golden Treat™ is known for its quick production, typically bearing full-sized apples within 1-2 years after planting. Because it grows on a single main stem with tight fruiting spurs, you will see fruit production right along the central trunk rather than on sprawling side branches!
Which apple trees will pollinate Golden Treat™?
Golden Treat™ is not self-pollinating and requires a nearby cross-pollinator to set fruit. Ideal choices include companion columnar varieties like Tasty Red™ or any standard mid-season blooming apple or crabapple tree within 20-30 feet will successfully pollinate it.
What do Golden Treat™ apples taste like, and when are they ready to pick?
Golden Treat™ produces crisp, golden-green apples with a balanced flavor that grows sweeter as they linger on the tree into early fall. Typically harvested in mid-September, these versatile apples feature a sub-acid flesh ideal for fresh snacking, baking, or cheese boards.
Our planters are made from the highest quality materials, and designed to complement a range of styles.
Fiberglass Planters
No Exterior Planter
Mexia
Lightweight fiberglass with a drainage hole and removable stopper
Grow Pot
Plastic container with drainage holes used by our greenhouse
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Golden Treat™ Fruit Snacks™ Apple Tree
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included
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Greenhouse Grown
Not warehouse-held.Acclimated before shipping.
Indoor Ready
Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted
Soil intact. No repotting stress.
Damage Guarantee
Free replacement within 48 hours.