Ginger Gold® Apple Tree

Ginger Gold® brings fresh homegrown apples to your table in mid-to-late August — weeks ahead of most varieties and right when summer fruit enthusiasm is at its peak. Originating from Virginia in the 1960s, this heat-tolerant early-season apple produces medium-to-large, yellow-green fruit with a beautiful golden glow, tender fine-grained flesh, and a mildly tart flavor that’s clean, refreshing, and highly approachable. Hardy in Zones 5–9 with low chill hour requirements, it’s an excellent choice for home orchardists across a wide range of climates.

Sweet, Crisp, and Perfect for Fresh Eating

Ginger Gold’s® flavor is mild and pleasantly tart — bright and refreshing without the sharp edge of more aggressive tart varieties. The flesh is tender and fine-grained with a satisfying crisp bite that makes it exceptional for fresh eating. One of its most practical qualities is its natural resistance to browning after cutting — a genuine advantage for fruit platters, salads, and lunchboxes where appearance matters. Beautiful white-pink spring blooms add ornamental value before the harvest even begins.

An Early-Season Apple for Hot Climates

Most quality early-season apples perform poorly in heat — Ginger Gold® is the exception. Its heat tolerance makes it particularly well-suited for warmer regions within its zone range, and its low chill hour requirement (500–700 hours) opens it up to growers in milder-winter climates where higher-chill varieties can’t perform. If you’re in the South or a warmer part of the country looking for a quality summer apple, Ginger Gold® is one of the best options available.

Why Growers Choose Ginger Gold®

• Early mid-to-late August harvest — fresh homegrown apples well ahead of fall varieties
• Natural resistance to browning — stays fresh-looking after cutting
• Mild, pleasant tart flavor — approachable and refreshing for all palates
• Heat tolerant — performs well in warmer climates through Zone 9
• Low chill hour requirement — only 500–700 hours, ideal for mild-winter regions
• Beautiful spring blooms — white-pink flowers add ornamental landscape value

Ginger Gold® is a registered trade name of Adams County Nursery, Inc.