APPLE STANDARD DORSETT GOLD (LOW CHILL)

Malus domestica 'Dorsett Golden' — Standard, Low Chill — Dorsett Golden is one of the finest low-chill apple varieties available — a golden-skinned, sweet, crisp apple that thrives in warm Southern climates where most apple varieties simply won't produce. Developed in the Bahamas and widely grown across the Deep South, it requires as few as 100–200 chill hours, making it ideal for Zone 8–9 growers. An early-season producer with excellent flavor and reliable crops. Also serves as an outstanding pollinator for Anna apple.

• Mature Size: 20–30 ft. tall, 20–25 ft. wide (standard)
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Sun: Full sun
• Hardiness Zones: 6–9
• Chill Hours: 100–200 hours — excellent for warm Southern climates
• Water: Moderate — prefers well-drained soil
• Harvest: Early season; June–July
• Flavor: Sweet, mild, crisp — excellent fresh eating
• Pollination: Partially self-fertile; pairs excellently with Anna apple
• Best For: Southern orchards, low-chill climates, warm-climate gardens, Zone 8–9

Note: Trees in 7 gallon containers or larger are not eligible for shipping. Professional installation available within approximately 1.5 hours of Owensboro, KY. Installation will be scheduled with our team after checkout.