Fruit tree comparisons
 Grimes Golden | |
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| A high quality apple, Grimes Golden is probably the parent of Golden Delicious, but with a richer flavor. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
Using
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Some resistance |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
| Fruit color | Green Green / Yellow |