Apple Tree - Hudsons Golden Gem - Organic Heirloom
Plant Facts
| Family | Malus 'Hudsons Golden Gem' |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | Semi-Dwarf: 15 - 20 Feet |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Mature Form | Large |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Characteristics | crisp, nutty |
| Bloom Period | Mid-Season |
| Pollinator Required | Yes |
| Harvest Period | September |
Quick Overview
The Hudson's Golden Gem Organic Heirloom Apple, Malus domestica 'Hudson's Golden Gem', is one of the largest and best flavored russet apples. A world-class dessert apple, it was discovered as a wild seedling growing along a fence row at the Hudson Nursery in Tangent, Oregon, in 1931. The apples are crisp and sugary with flavor described as nutty by some, pear like by others; resembles the Bosc pear in flavor. The Hudson's Golden Gem is conical in shape with a very distinctive appearance. The fruit is smooth and uniform with a light yellowish-brown russet over the entire surface. In climates where it is grown, the fruit hangs on the tree into winter, and is a good keeper. Ripening in October, this variety of fresh apple is medium sized, coming from a tree that is vigorous and winter hardy, as well as resistant to scab, mildew and fireblight.
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