Gold Rush Apple Tree – Malus domestica | Live Fruit Tree 2 ft Tall | Crisp Citrus-Honey Apples | Bare Root Orchard Starter

Add a flavorful late-season apple to your garden with this Gold Rush Apple Tree, a live fruit tree approximately 2 feet tall and ready to plant. Gold Rush apples are prized for their crisp texture and distinctive flavor blend of citrus and honey, making them a favorite for fresh eating as well as cooking.

This productive apple variety produces medium to large apples with bright yellow-gold skin and a light reddish blush. The fruit typically ripens in mid to late October, offering a delicious late-season harvest for your backyard orchard.

Gold Rush apple trees are known for being vigorous, dependable, and resistant to several common apple diseases, making them a great choice for home gardeners. The apples are excellent for pies, sauces, cider, baking, and long storage after harvest.

You will receive a tree similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Gold Rush apple tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2 feet tall
✔️ Bare root tree ready to plant
✔️ Healthy young fruit tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Gold Rush Apple Tree
Botanical Name: Malus domestica
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young tree

Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)

Soil: Well-draining fertile soil

Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing

Mature Height: Approximately 12–20 feet depending on pruning and rootstock

Growth Rate: Moderate

Fruit Ripening: Mid to late October

Time to Fruit: Approximately 2–5 years

USDA Zones: 5–8

Container Friendly: Possible with dwarf rootstock and large containers

💡 Care Tip:
Plant near another apple variety such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji to provide cross-pollination and encourage stronger fruit production.