Quick Facts
Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Gibson Gold’
Rootstock: M-106 (Semi-Dwarf)
Mature Height: 15–18 ft
Mature Width: 15–18 ft
Recommended Spacing: 14–16 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preferences: Well-drained; avoid wet soils
Overview
A yellow apple with crisp texture and mild sweetness. Gibson Gold is reliable, productive, and a good early-season apple for fresh use.
Pollination Requirements
Requires cross-pollination with early to mid-season blooming apple varieties.
Recommended Pollinators: Gala, McIntosh, Empire, Liberty
Harvest Season
Early (Late August to Early September)
Best Uses
• Fresh eating
• Snacks
• Salads
Tips for Success
• Thin fruit for improved size
• Prune to maintain balanced structure