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Cross between Red Northern spy and Golden Delicious, flavor superior to either parent. The Spigold apple has crisp, sweet fruits that are good keepers. A vigorous, productive tree. Blooms late, pollen sterile. Fireblight resistant.
ZONE: 3-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Needs another late blooming pollinator. Triploid - pollen sterile. Plant with two varieties that are able to cross pollinate each other. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Branches may need support or trellis for heavy fruit loads. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 600 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average. Fireblight resistant
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
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