Grandpa's Choice™ Varieties
Grandpa tested hundreds of varieties over the years and the best of the best are his "choices".
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.

GoldRush Apple Pricing

Item # Description Price
80 GoldRush Apple on Semi-Dwarf (M7) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade $22.99 Add Add to Cart
208 GoldRush Apple on Semi-Standard (M111) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade $22.99 Add Add to Cart
1395 GoldRush Apple on Dwarf (M 26) root, 2 year- Medium grade $23.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

10-14 Feet

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Spread

10-12 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Malus domestica 'GoldRush'
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 about GoldRush Apple

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.

Malus domestica 'GoldRush' 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
Somewhat tart
Very crisp
Grandpa's Choice™
Long-term keeper
Grandpa's Nature Friendly™
Complex flavor
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