Treasured Red Columnar Apple vs Harcourt Apple - TreeTime.ca

Treasured Red Columnar Apple vs Harcourt Apple

Malus x Treasured Red Columnar

Malus Harcourt

Treasured Red Columnar Apple
Harcourt Apple

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

Harcourt Apple is a cold-hardy variety developed by the University of Alberta. In spring, it produces fragrant white blossoms shaded with pink. The medium-sized apples mature from late summer into fall, featuring red-striped skin with greenish-yellow highlights. The fruit is crisp and juicy, with a mild, pleasant flavour. They are well-suited for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.

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.

Treasured Red Columnar Apple Quick Facts

Harcourt Apple Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: yellow
Flowers: white with pink
Fruit: bright red with waxy bloom
Fruit: slightly striped, bright red
Firmness: firm
Flavor: Similar to McIntosh
Flavor: juicy, sweet, mild, crisp
Harvest: mid September
Harvest: late august early september
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no