Dorsett Golden Apple Tree

Very Low Chill Requirements.

Medium to large apples with sweet flavor
Requires low chill hours, very good for the Coastal South and Zone 9
Ripens mid June to early July
Self-fertile, does not require another variety for pollination
Available in Reachables^® size

Southern growers will treasure this golden beauty. Dorsett Golden Apple Tree has very low chill requirements, making it ideal for growing in the Coastal South and zone 9. The trees produce plenty of medium to large apples with a crisp, crunchy texture and juicy, sweet flavor—they're good for fresh eating or cooking into your favorite desserts. The fruits ripen in mid-June to early July. There are very few apple cultivars with low chill requirements and Dorsett Golden Apple and Anna Apple trees are some of the best. We recommend planting them together. Less than 300 chill hours are required for a successful harvest. Zones 5-9.

Why buy a Deluxe package - Deluxe fruit trees include 2 oz. of Fruit-Boost™ Pelletized Calcium to enhance fruit quality, 12 oz. bag of Fruit Tree Food Starter Formula, easy-to-use tree ties (see video below), a premium tree guard to protect the trunk from gnawing pests, mowers and weed trimmers.

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Spring 2023 Shipping Schedule
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3A-4A	3/27/23 - 6/2/23
4B	3/27/23 - 6/2/23
5A	3/13/23 - 6/2/23
5B	2/27/23 - 6/2/23
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3/27/23 - 6/2/23

3/13/23 - 6/2/23

2/27/23 - 6/2/23

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8A & B

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7A-7B: 5/19/23
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3A-4A	3/27/23 - 6/2/23
4B	3/27/23 - 6/2/23
5A	3/13/23 - 6/2/23
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Last Order Date	3A-6B: 5/29/23 7A-7B: 5/19/23 8A-10B: 5/8/23

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Fruit Trees

3A-4A

3/27/23 - 6/2/23

3/13/23 - 6/2/23

2/27/23 - 6/2/23

2/6/23 - 6/2/23

8A & B

2/6/23 - 5/12/23

9A & B

2/6/23 - 5/12/23

10A & B

2/6/23 - 5/12/23

Last Order Date

3A-6B: 5/29/23
7A-7B: 5/19/23
8A-10B: 5/8/23

Spring 2023 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
3A-4A	3/27/23 - 6/2/23
4B	3/27/23 - 6/2/23
5A	3/13/23 - 6/2/23
5B	2/27/23 - 6/2/23
6A	2/27/23 - 6/2/23
6B	2/27/23 - 6/2/23
7A	2/6/23 - 6/2/23
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8A & B	2/6/23 - 5/12/23
9A & B	2/6/23 - 5/12/23
10A & B	2/6/23 - 5/12/23
Last Order Date	3A-6B: 5/29/23 7A-7B: 5/19/23 8A-10B: 5/8/23

Spring 2023 Shipping Schedule

ZONE

Fruit Trees

3A-4A

3/27/23 - 6/2/23

3/13/23 - 6/2/23

2/27/23 - 6/2/23

2/6/23 - 6/2/23

8A & B

2/6/23 - 5/12/23

9A & B

2/6/23 - 5/12/23

10A & B

2/6/23 - 5/12/23

Last Order Date

3A-6B: 5/29/23
7A-7B: 5/19/23
8A-10B: 5/8/23

Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'Dorsett Golden'
Height: Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing: Standard: 15-18 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system.
Spread:Standard: 18 feet
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Anna is recommended as a pollinator.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 5-10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel
Color: White blossoms.
Size: Standard 2-4 Ft
Fruit: Large, red blushed fruit is over 3 inches in diameter. Texture is crisp and crunchy with a juicy, sweet flavor.
Zone: 5-9

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Apple, Standard Apple, Reachables Apple
Flower Form: White blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained moist soil with good organic matter.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate. 1 - 2 feet per year.
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. There are normally two goals when pruning an apple tree: 1. Initially, on young trees, to encourage a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees to maintain shape, maximize sun exposure and encourage fruit production. You will also want to remove any suckers coming from the rootstock. Unwanted shoots and suckers can be removed at any time. Also remove any crossed, crowded or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early sprin
Foliage: Deep green foliage.

Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'Dorsett Golden'
Height: Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing: Standard: 15-18 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system.
Spread:Standard: 18 feet
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Anna is recommended as a pollinator.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 5-10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel
Color: White blossoms.
Size: Standard Deluxe
Fruit: Large, red blushed fruit is over 3 inches in diameter. Texture is crisp and crunchy with a juicy, sweet flavor.
Zone: 5-9

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Apple, Standard Apple, Reachables Apple
Flower Form: White blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained moist soil with good organic matter.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate. 1 - 2 feet per year.
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. There are normally two goals when pruning an apple tree: 1. Initially, on young trees, to encourage a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees to maintain shape, maximize sun exposure and encourage fruit production. You will also want to remove any suckers coming from the rootstock. Unwanted shoots and suckers can be removed at any time. Also remove any crossed, crowded or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early sprin
Foliage: Deep green foliage.

Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'Dorsett Golden'
Height: Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing: Standard: 15-18 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system.
Spread:Standard: 18 feet
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Anna is recommended as a pollinator.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 5-10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel
Color: White blossoms.
Size: Reachables [R] 2-4 Ft
Fruit: Large, red blushed fruit is over 3 inches in diameter. Texture is crisp and crunchy with a juicy, sweet flavor.
Zone: 5-9

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Apple, Standard Apple, Reachables Apple
Flower Form: White blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained moist soil with good organic matter.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate. 1 - 2 feet per year.
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. There are normally two goals when pruning an apple tree: 1. Initially, on young trees, to encourage a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees to maintain shape, maximize sun exposure and encourage fruit production. You will also want to remove any suckers coming from the rootstock. Unwanted shoots and suckers can be removed at any time. Also remove any crossed, crowded or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early sprin
Foliage: Deep green foliage.

Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'Dorsett Golden'
Height: Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing: Standard: 15-18 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system.
Spread:Standard: 18 feet
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Anna is recommended as a pollinator.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 5-10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel
Color: White blossoms.
Size: Reachables [R] Deluxe
Fruit: Large, red blushed fruit is over 3 inches in diameter. Texture is crisp and crunchy with a juicy, sweet flavor.
Zone: 5-9

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Apple, Standard Apple, Reachables Apple
Flower Form: White blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained moist soil with good organic matter.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate. 1 - 2 feet per year.
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. There are normally two goals when pruning an apple tree: 1. Initially, on young trees, to encourage a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees to maintain shape, maximize sun exposure and encourage fruit production. You will also want to remove any suckers coming from the rootstock. Unwanted shoots and suckers can be removed at any time. Also remove any crossed, crowded or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early sprin
Foliage: Deep green foliage.