Malus domestica 'Golden Noble' (Golden Noble Apple)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusMalus
Speciesdomestica
Cultivar'Golden Noble'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginCultivated in 1820.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Edible culinary apples.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-21 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)-5 - 5
Height2.5 - 8 m (depending on rootstock)
Spread4 - 8 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA small to medium-sized tree with pink flowers in spring and golden-green culinary apples in autumn.
ShapeBushy habit.
LandscapeExcellent ornamental fruit tree that needs a partner in order to pollinate, as the tree is self-sterile.
PropagationPropagate through budding or by grafting onto a rootstock.
CultivationGrow in full sun in any moist, well-drained soil.
PestsAphids, red spider mites and caterpillars should be watched for.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves have wonderful autumn colouring.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are a pale pink colour, blooming in spring.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is a golden-green culinary apple that stores well.

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