Gold Rush Apple Tree – Malus domestica Live Bare Root | 2 Feet Tall | Sweet-Tart Apple Tree | Backyard Orchard Starter

Add a productive and flavorful apple variety to your garden with this Gold Rush Apple Tree, a healthy 2-foot-tall bareroot seedling ready to plant. Gold Rush apples are prized for their rich sweet-tart flavor, crisp texture, and exceptional storage life, making them perfect for fresh eating, baking, and cider making.

This apple variety is also known for its strong disease resistance, making it a great choice for home gardeners looking for a reliable tree that produces quality fruit with proper care. With time and good growing conditions, this young tree will develop into a productive orchard tree that provides beautiful spring blossoms and delicious apples in the fall.

Bare-root trees establish quickly when planted early, allowing the roots to adapt naturally to the soil in your garden or orchard.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Gold Rush apple tree seedling
✔️ Height: approximately 2 feet tall
✔️ Bare-root fruit tree ready for planting
✔️ Healthy young orchard starter plant
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Gold Rush Apple
Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘GoldRush’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining loamy soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: 12–20 feet depending on rootstock and pruning
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Pollination: Requires another apple variety for best fruit production
Harvest Season: Late fall

💡 Care Tip:
Before planting, soak the bare roots in water for several hours. Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil and apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture while the tree establishes.