Dorset Golden Apple Tree

The Dorsett Golden apple is a low-chill, early-season apple tree ideal for warm climates, producing sweet, firm apples.

• Origin: Developed in the Bahamas in the 1950s, likely from a Golden Delicious parent.
• Chill Hours: Requires approximately 100–300 chill hours, making it excellent for subtropical and mild-winter regions.
• Altitude: Performs well up to about 1,200 meters (around 4,000 feet), depending on local climate conditions.
• Pollination: Not self-pollinating; requires a compatible low-chill variety such as Anna or TropicSweet for best fruit set.
• Tree Size: Medium-sized tree; semi-dwarf and dwarf rootstocks can control size further, ranging from 2.5 to 4.5 meters tall.
• Harvest Time: Early season; typically harvested from late May to early June in warm climates.
• Usage of Fruits: Eaten fresh, used in salads, baking, applesauce, and drying.
• Fruits and Flavor: Medium-sized, yellow to golden apples with a firm texture and sweet, mildly tart flavor reminiscent of Golden Delicious.