Dorsett Golden Apple is a variety of apple that originated in the Bahamas. It is known for its sweet and tangy flavor, making it a popular choice among apple enthusiasts. Here is everything you need to know about Dorsett Golden Apple:
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Origin: Dorsett Golden Apple was discovered in the 1950s on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. It is believed to be a chance seedling that was found growing in a grove of crabapple trees.
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Appearance: Dorsett Golden Apples are medium-sized and have a round to slightly conical shape. The skin is smooth and thin, with a bright golden-yellow color that may have a slight blush of red on the sun-exposed side.
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Flavor and Texture: This apple variety is known for its sweet and tangy flavor. It has a crisp and juicy texture, making it enjoyable to bite into. The flesh is creamy white and has a fine-grained texture.
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Origins: |
Central Asia and Afghanistan |
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Height: |
15' - 20' |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20' |
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Spacing: |
18' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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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: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-120312-3749-Malus pumila-fruit Dorsett Golden-Enchanting Floral Gardens of Kula-Maui (24507021514), CC BY 3.0 US, (2) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-170426-8188-Malus pumila-Dorsett Golden left Anna right-Hawea Pl Olinda-Maui (34383252604), CC BY 3.0 US, (3) Forest and Kim Starr, starr-130201-1644-Malus_pumila-var_Dorsett_Golden_flowers-Hawea_Pl_Olinda-Maui
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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