Gold Medal

Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.

Culinary / Dessert

Introduced

1888

Origin

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Measured Phenotype

Fruit height: 83.0 mm
Fruit width: 116.0 mm

Each value is the highest-precedence :Assertion attached to this cultivar; full provenance (year, evidence type, confidence) is preserved in the graph.

Golden Medal is a green or yellow apple notable for its attractive appearance and exceptional keeping quality. The fruit is above medium to large with pale yellow skin marbled with green, and the flesh is sweet, firm, and moderately juicy. The tree is vigorous and productive, making it well-suited for home orchards where a long-keeping sweet apple is desired.

Flavor & Texture

sweetmildcrisptenderfirmfine_grainedjuicy

Best Uses

fresh_eating

Origin & History

Status: unknown

astringent

References

UK National Fruit Collection: 2320
Wikidata: Q41777474