Hudson's Golden Gem apple trees

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• Picking season: Late
• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 3

Hudson's Golden Gem is one of the best-flavored russet apples. The fruits are quite large, with a pale green skin which is usually extensively covered with a light russet. The flesh has a light crispness, and a pear-like sweetness.

Like many russets, it has an interesting sweet juice quality which is very useful for cider.

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Hudson's Golden Gem apple trees for sale

Delivery in spring 2026.

• 1Dwarf 1-year bare-root tree $39.95
  Mature height: 6ft-9ft after 10 years
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• 2Semi-dwarf 1-year bare-root tree $39.95
  Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
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How to grow

Hudson's Golden Gem has a fairly wide climate range, and is suitable for both cool and warm areas, including southern California.

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History

Hudson's Golden Gem was discovered in Oregon in the 1930s.

Hudson's Golden Gem characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
• Pollination group3
• Pollinating othersAverage
• Picking seasonLate
• UsesEating freshJuiceHard cider
• Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
• General resistanceGood
• FireblightSome resistance
• ScabSome resistance
• MildewSome resistance
• Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 3 (-40C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Hot (>30C / 86F)
• Country of originUnited States
• Period of origin1900 - 1949
• Fruit colorRusset