Gibson Golden Delicious Apple

Gibson Golden is an apple variety known for its smooth yellow skin and sweet, mildly aromatic flavor. The fruit is well suited for fresh eating, baking, and sauces. Trees are productive and perform well in home orchards and managed plantings with proper pollination.

Rootstock: EMLA.7

Current Sales Size: 3/4" caliper, 5-6 ft. bare-root transplant

Growth Rate: Medium

Soils: well-drained

Moisture: Mesic

Shade Tolerance: Full Sun

Mature Height: 10-15 ft.

Mature Spread: 10-15 ft.

Deer Damage Potential: High

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Special Notes: Trees on EMLA.7 rootstock grow 50–60% smaller than standard, are highly winter hardy, perform well in most soils, and are extremely tolerant of fire blight; some early support may be needed, and occasional suckering can occur.

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