Columnar apple tree--Trajan variety

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.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree, substantially as illustrated and described, having (a) an erect, dense and compact growth habit which is substantially free of side branches, and (b) the ability to form medium-sized asymmetric generally round-conical fruit having a yellow-green skin coloration with a red flush having prominent lenticels.