Basically, the location preferences of columnar fruit are more or less based on the parameters that also apply to apple, pear and plum varieties with normal, sprawling growth. Of course, the special growth habit also comes with other options for positioning in the garden or on the balcony.
Which location does columnar fruit prefer in the garden or on the balcony?
Columnar fruit prefers bright and warm locations such as south-facing open-air beds, house walls, natural stone or brick walls in the garden or sunny container cultures on terraces and balconies. Columnar peaches, columnar pears and columnar sweet cherries require a lot of sun.
With the right location, you can quickly achieve high yields of columnar fruit
Most types of fruit prefer a location that is as bright and warm as possible, this is especially true for columnar peaches, columnar pears and columnar sweet cherries. Not only sunny locations in the middle of the outdoor bed are particularly suitable, but also:
- Beds facing as south as possible next to a house wall
- Locations next to natural stone and brick walls in the garden
- Container crops in a sunny location on a terrace or on a balcony
Pillar fruit in the pot
Pillar fruit can usually be cultivated quite successfully in pots, but care should be taken to ensure correct pruning, regular fertilization and sufficient watering. Choosing a planter that is as large as possible (€219.00 at Amazon) makes care easier overall and also helps to reduce the impact of weather extremes such as strong temperature fluctuations or summer drought on the plants.
Tip
Columnar fruit should often be planted on the property border with the neighbor in order to serve as a profitable privacy screen. Please note, however, that the regional minimum distances must still be adhered to and that some columnar fruit varieties can reach quite an impressive height after being planted outdoors.
