Zone Compatibility
| Height | 15' - 20' |
| Spread | 8' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Modified Leader |
| USDA Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Blooms | January - February |
| Drops Fruit | June - July |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Requires Pollinator, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Suggested Pollinators | Plant with another apple variety for best pollination and fruit |
Dorsett Golden Apple Tree Low Chill
Malus domestica
$59.95
Zone Compatibility
| Height | 15' - 20' |
| Spread | 8' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Modified Leader |
| USDA Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Blooms | January - February |
| Drops Fruit | June - July |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Requires Pollinator, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Suggested Pollinators | Plant with another apple variety for best pollination and fruit |
We accept orders year-round.
Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
The Dorsett Golden Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Dorsett Golden’) is a premier low-chill apple variety celebrated for its exceptionally early harvest, generous yields, and outstanding adaptability to warm and mild-winter climates. A favorite across the South, Dorsett Golden thrives in high heat while also tolerating winter cold down to -10°F, making it remarkably versatile. In ideal conditions, this unique apple tree can even produce multiple harvests per year, delivering extended fruiting potential in frost-free or subtropical regions.
Among the earliest blooming apple trees, Dorsett Golden often flowers as early as mid-January in warmer areas, setting large crops of beautiful golden-yellow apples that ripen as early as late June. The fruit offers the familiar sweetness of Golden Delicious, enhanced with subtle vanilla notes and a clean, crisp bite—providing fall-apple flavor at the very start of summer without the sharp tang common in other early apples. Naturally disease resistant and low maintenance, this apple tree is easy to grow and highly rewarding for home orchards and edible landscapes.
For growers seeking a reliable, early-ripening, low-chill apple tree that delivers big flavor, heavy crops, and extended harvests, the Dorsett Golden Apple Tree stands as one of the best choices available for warm climates.
Needs less than 300 chill hours.
| Height | 15' - 20' |
| Spread | 8' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Modified Leader |
| USDA Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Blooms | January - February |
| Drops Fruit | June - July |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Requires Pollinator, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Suggested Pollinators | Plant with another apple variety for best pollination and fruit |
| Spacing | 20' |
| Pruning | Corrective pruning may be necessary as the tree matures. See Pruning section in the Learning Center. |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, The first application should be made during the dormant period in January and another application at the beginning of the rainy season in June. Use a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or similar mixture is recommended. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
