Description
A handsome, high-quality apple. Tree is vigorous and bears medium-to-large sized, bright golden fruit with gorgeous red striping. Flesh is crisp with a delicate flavor and delightful aftertaste. Ideal for fresh eating as well as baking. Keeps well in proper storage. Said to be a superior, more complex, offspring of its Golden Delicious and Northern Spy parentage. Cold-hardy. Ripens in October. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.
Note: Triploid; cannot pollinate other apple trees.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Spicy |
| Texture | Firm And Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
6B
Based on your zip code, 43215
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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