Hudson’s Golden Gem Apple 3-5 ft branched tree

The large, conical, entirely russeted fruit of Hudson’s Golden Gem have a juicy, very sweet flesh with nuttiness almost like a Bosc pear. When fully ripe or overripe, it also develops the soft graininess of a pear without being mushy. After ripening in October, it keeps well, becoming honey-sweet after about a month. A vigorous grower with very good resistance to apple scab. One of our favorites.

B118: B118 or “Bud 118” is considered semidwarf or semistandard, growing to 85% the size of a standard rootstock tree. Similar to a standard, trees on B118 are vigorous, hardy and need no staking. Trees on B118 will begin bearing fruit slightly earlier than standard roostock trees and are reliably productive.

BULK PRICING: Any combination of 10 or more apples (potted and/ or bare-root) will receive 10% off. 

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Apples thrive in Vermont. You need to have at least two different varieties for pollination; however, apples are common enough in Vermont that you can often get away with planting one if a neighbor has a few trees. Wild trees or crab apples growing nearby can also serve as pollinators. More pollen often means more and larger fruit. Plant in a well-drained spot with good sun. We grow and sell varieties that perform well in our climate and growing conditions. Varieties listed as “heirloom” originated before 1900.

If you are planting a few trees, consider selecting varieties with different uses or ripening times. If you are planning to make hard cider, add a cider variety or two to blend with more typical dessert fruit.