Hudson's Golden Gem apple trees

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

A large yellow russeted apple with an excellent sweet flavor.

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Hudson's Golden Gem apple trees for sale

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• Semi-dwarf, 1-year bare-root tree $39.95 Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
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All about Hudson's Golden Gem apple trees

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.

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

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Hudson's Golden Gem?Beginner
• Is Hudson's Golden Gem self-fertile?Not self-fertile
• What flowering group is Hudson's Golden Gem?3
• Is Hudson's Golden Gem good for pollinating others?Average
• What season do you pick Hudson's Golden Gem?Late
• UsesEating freshJuiceHard cider
• How long can you keep Hudson's Golden Gem in a fridge?1-2 months
• What is the overall disease resistance of Hudson's Golden Gem?Good
• How resistant is Hudson's Golden Gem to fire blight?Some resistance
• Is Hudson's Golden Gem resistant to scab?Some resistance
• Is Hudson's Golden Gem resistant to powdery mildew?Some resistance
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Hudson's Golden Gem?Zone 3 (-40C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Hot (>30C / 86F)
• Where does Hudson's Golden Gem originate from?United States
• When was Hudson's Golden Gem first introduced?1900 - 1949
• Fruit colorRusset