Hudson's Golden Gem apple
Malus domestica 'Hudsons Golden Gem'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size10 to 25 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White, pink
- Fall color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic (pH 6.0-7.0)
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hudson's Golden Gem' apple (Malus domestica 'Hudson's Golden Gem') is a tree for specimen planting and the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. White and pink flowers open in early to late spring and attract bees. The fruit has a sweet, pear-like flavor and is grown for fresh eating, juice, and hard cider. Plant a second apple nearby, since it is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Pink Lemonade blueberry, Rhubarb, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.