Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Cedar-Apple Rust:
susceptible - resistant
Fire Blight:
moderately resistant - resistant
Powdery Mildew:
moderately resistant - resistant
Notes:
The large, red fruits are good for cooking. Among the more
disease-resistant apples but susceptible to black rot/bitter rot and
white rot (soft rots). Good pollinizer for 'Liberty'.
Goldrush
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Blooms:
late season
Ripens:
late season
Apple Scab:
very resistant
Cedar-Apple Rust:
very susceptible - susceptible
Fire Blight:
moderately resistant - very resistant
Powdery Mildew:
susceptible - resistant
Notes:
A large, yellow 'Golden Delicious' hybrid. A winter apple with ex-
cellent storage properties. Suitable for fresh use and cooking. Sus-
ceptible to biennial bearing. Requires careful and diligent thinning, be-
ginning in early bearing years. Pollinate with 'Enterprise', 'Gala', and
'Golden Delicious'.