Grandpa's Nature Friendly™ Varieties
Avoid spraying as much and grow more organically with these varieties.
GoldRush Apple

GoldRush Apple

Malus domestica 'GoldRush'

GoldRush is a very fine, high quality disease resistant golden apple with a pretty blush. It is one of the latest harvesting apples, so may not ripen properly in many northern areas. However, letting it hang as long as possible and storing for a while before eating will allow it to mellow. It is very firm, crisp and juicy. Tart at harvest it will develop a very rich, well balanced flavor after a few weeks of storage. It stores very well.

Pricing


Height

10-14 Feet

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Spread

10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

GoldRush is a very late blooming apple, so pollinate only with other mid-season to late season blooming apples. The tree is somewhat upright and spurry, with a strong central leader and moderate vigor.

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A Little History

GoldRush was called Co-op 38 when in the disease resistant, cooperative apple breeding program run by Purdue, Rutgers, and Illinois. It was named and introduced in 1973.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Late blooming
• Pollinizer needed
Disease Resistance
• Fire Blight Resistance
• Mildew resistance
• Russet resistance
• Scab resistance
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Average vigor
• Spurry habit
• Upright habit
Harvest Period
• Very late season
• Late fall
Other Attributes
• Very crisp
• Long-term keeper
• Grandpa's Nature Friendly™
• Complex flavor
• Somewhat tart
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Easy to grow
Uses
• Juice or Cider
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking
• Good for pies
• Good for sauce