Annabelle Hydrangea vs Treasured Red Columnar Apple - TreeTime.ca

Annabelle Hydrangea vs Treasured Red Columnar Apple

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

Malus x Treasured Red Columnar

Annabelle Hydrangea
Treasured Red Columnar Apple

Annabelle Hydrangea is a cold hardy shrub that is well known for its large, compact clusters of white flowers. Unlike other flowering species, Hydrangeas do best in partial shade. However, they are capable of growing in full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist.

Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. Try Annabelle Hydrangea as a border or on its own.

Treasured Red Columnar Apple is a cold-hardy columnar variety developed by the University of Saskatchewan. The bright cherry red fruit ripens in early fall, and has a texture and flavour similar to a McIntosh apples. It stores well and is well-suited for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.

Unlike traditional apple trees that bear fruit on horizontal branches, the Treasured Red produces apples on short spurs that grow along its main trunk. This unique growth habit gives the tree its narrow, compact form, making it a perfect fit for urban yards and small spaces. The columnar growth and spring blooms also give it ornamental appeal.

For fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Apples need to be planted with another Apple or Crab Apple variety.

Note: We do not ship grafted apples to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Annabelle Hydrangea Quick Facts

Treasured Red Columnar Apple Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white, showy clusters
Fruit: bright red with waxy bloom
Flavor: Similar to McIntosh
Harvest: mid September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no