Abstract: A new and distinct variety of ornamental crab apple tree is provided which xhibits an extremely columnar growth habit which generally resembles that of a vertical pole. The foliage is dense and compact and side branches are substantially absent. The new variety yields attractive crimson fruit which is suitable for making jelly. The young leaves are purple tinted.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is provided which exhibits an extremely columnar growth habit which generally resembles that of a vertical pole. The foliage is dense and compact and side branches are substantially absent. The new variety yields medium-sized asymmetric generally round-conical fruit having a yellow-green skin coloration bearing a substantial quantity of red flush. The unique growth habit makes possible plantings of extremely high density with concomitant increased fruit yields per planting area.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is provided which exhibits an exmely columnar growth habit which generally resembles that of a vertical pole. The foliage is dense and compact and side branches are substantially absent. The new variety yields medium-sized asymmetric generally flat round fruit having a yellow-green skin coloration which is partially overlaid with light orange. The unique growth habit makes possible plantings of extremely high density with concomitant increased fruit yields per planting area.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is provided which exhibits an exmely columnar growth habit which generally resembles that of a vertical pole. The foliage is dense and compact and side branches are substantially absent. The new variety yields medium-sized asymmetric generally round-conical fruit having a yellow-green skin coloration which is partially covered with a red flush having prominent lenticels. The unique growth habit makes possible plantings of extremely high density with concomitant increased fruit yields per planting area.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree having weak to medium vigor is provided which exhibits a columnar growth habit that generally resembles a vertical pole. The new variety resulted from a cross between a plant designated A1583 that was produced by the crossing of the COX'S ORANGE PIPPIN and COURT PENDU PLAT varieties (non-patented in the U.S.) and the WIJCIK variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,382). Flowers form later than on the other varieties of columnar apple trees. The new variety forms attractive small to medium sized fruit having a yellow ground color with a high level of red-purple overcolor. The overall appearance is a rich maroon red with some light green or yellow coloration depending upon the degree of ripeness. The fruit configuration is somewhat asymmetric and generally is regular, flat-round to round. The fruit flesh is white and generally remains crisp and rather brisk until the end of the calendar year when properly stored. The harvest date typically is early October.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is provided which exhibits a columnar growth habit that generally resembles a vertical pole. The growth habit is more compact than the previously released varieties of columnar apple trees. The new variety resulted from a cross between the WIJCIK variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,382) and the GREENSLEEVES variety (non-patented in the United States). Flowers form earlier than on the other varieties of columnar apple tres. The new variety forms attractive large light green fruit with a red flush. The fruit configuration is irregular, round and conical with a prominent knobby crown. The fruit flesh is cream colored. The harvest date typically is late September. The fruit can be cold-stored until March-April while present in an ambient atmosphere. The fruit stews and bakes well and has a crisp, tart, and sweet taste.