Plant Quick Guide
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Apple Trees - Gibson Golden
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8.
Description
The Gibson Golden Apple is a stunning apple variety known for its bright golden skin and deliciously sweet, crisp flavor. This versatile apple is perfect for fresh eating, baking, and making applesauce or cider. With a high yield and disease-resistant nature, it’s a reliable choice for home orchards and small gardens. Its beautiful golden color and smooth texture make it a standout in any landscape.
Key Features:
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Sweet, Crisp Flavor: A perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, making it ideal for fresh eating or baking.
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Golden Skin: Bright, golden-yellow skin that provides a unique and attractive appearance.
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Versatile Use: Great for fresh eating, pies, applesauce, and making cider.
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High Yield and Disease Resistance: Reliable production with minimal maintenance, perfect for home orchards.
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Cold Hardy: Performs well in colder climates, making it a great choice for regions with harsh winters.
Mature Size:
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Height: 15–20 feet
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Spread: 15–20 feet
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Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
Zones: 5–8
Chill Hours:
700–800 chill hours required for optimal fruiting.
Care Instructions:
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun for optimal fruiting and flavor development.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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Watering: Water deeply but infrequently, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Pruning: Prune annually in winter to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged wood.
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Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with another apple variety for best fruit set.
Landscape Uses:
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Perfect for home orchards, small gardens, or even as a decorative tree in yards.
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Great for fresh eating, pies, applesauce, and cider-making.
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Beautiful golden fruit adds ornamental value to your landscape.
With its sweet flavor, high yield, and beautiful golden skin, the Gibson Gold Apple is a perfect addition to any orchard or garden. Whether you're a home gardener or a small-scale grower, this tree will provide delicious apples year after year.
More Information: Apple Growing Guide
Shipping
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We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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