Golden Ginger Apple is a semi-dwarf deciduous tree known for being highly productive and one of the earliest yellow apples to ripen. These chartreuse fruits with fine-textured cream flesh are initially tart when harvested, but develop a sweeter mild flavor with spice notes as it ages. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Golden Ginger needs a pollinator to set fruit; suggested partners being Red Delicious and Honeycrisp. Resistant to scab but susceptible to powdery mildew.
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Origins: |
'Golden Delicious' x 'Albermarle Pippin' |
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Height: |
12' - 15' |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
25' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water Regularly. Potential issues include apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, leaf spot and and powdery mildew. Possible pests are aphids, maggots, boreres, and spider mites. Most commercially available Apples are grafted onto their rootstock, resulting in dwarf (8-10ft), Semi-dwarf (12-15ft) or standard tree heights all with full sized fruits. Ask the provider the rootstock classification for estimated size. Dwarf stock is easier to maintain and produces fruit at an earlier age.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Shade Tree, Edible Garden, and Container.
COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed
IMAGES: Martin’s Apples, One of our earlier varieties is the Ginger Gold, (2) Capitol Reef National Park, untitled
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
