Flesh is fine textured and very sweet. Good russet resistance. Sizes easily to 3' and hangs well on the tree.
USDA identification images for Firmgold
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 22 Aug 2020 MA, United StatesIMHO this is a great pie apple for the backyard gardener. Firm flesh and the apple crop ripens over a 4-6 week period. This apple is undesirable commercially as the orchards need to harvest the entire tree at one picking. But this is perfect for the home grower that wants to walk out the back door and pick enough apples for a couple of pies or batch of applesauce every week for 4-6 weeks. When I ask apple-knowlege experts to identify this apple, they usually converge on Grimes Golden for taste and texture, so look up Grimes Golden for more info. There is not much info available on this apple.
Tree register
United States
- Brian Phillips in Saint Johns, MI
- Colleen Dodge in Crystal Lake, IL
- George Paquin in CHELMSFORD, MA
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1981-109
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Firmgold:
United States
Colorado
- Gott Bro's Orchard & Produce, L.L.C., Ignacio
Iowa
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City