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Apple 'Ginger Gold'

7-Gallon, Semi-Dwarf

Height: 12-15 feet tall.
Spread: 10-12 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Malus domestica 'Ginger Gold'


Description:
A high-quality early-season apple known for its crisp texture, mild sweetness, and pale yellow skin. 'Ginger Gold' is one of the first apples to ripen in late summer, offering a refreshing balance of sweetness and tartness. Its semi-dwarf size makes it an excellent choice for home orchards, providing high yields in a compact space.


Edible Qualities:
Apple 'Ginger Gold' is prized for its crisp, juicy flesh and mild, sweet flavor with a hint of tartness. It resists browning when sliced, making it an excellent choice for fresh eating and salads.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Salads
- Baking
- Sauces

Features & Attributes:
Apple 'Ginger Gold' showcases bright green foliage throughout the growing season, with beautiful white blossoms in spring. Its medium-sized, golden-yellow apples have a smooth texture and remain firm after harvesting. The fruit hangs well on the tree, extending the picking window.

This is a deciduous tree with a rounded, spreading habit. Its average texture blends well into the landscape, and it is well-suited for small orchards and edible gardens. It is resistant to many common apple diseases, making it a reliable choice for growers.


Aside from its primary use as an edible, Apple 'Ginger Gold' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
- Home Gardens


Planting & Growing:
Apple 'Ginger Gold' will grow to be about 12-15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10-12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3-4 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires cross-pollination with another apple variety for optimal fruit production. It is moderately drought-tolerant once established but benefits from consistent moisture. Regular pruning enhances fruit quality and maintains its shape. A layer of mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.


Additional Characteristics:
- Early Ripening
- Disease Resistant
- Pollination Required
- Fall Harvest