Gibson Golden Apple is a deciduous fruiting tree with a heavy produces smooth skinned apples that ripen in late summer. These deep yellow fruits are crisp and juicy with a sweet flavor that has hints of spice. Grows best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Gibson Gold is self-pollinating.
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Origins: |
Central Asia and Afghanistan |
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Height: |
12' - 15' |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
12' |
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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
