Goldspur Explained

'Goldspur' apple
Genus:Malus
Species:Malus pumila
Cultivar:'Goldspur', a sport of 'Golden Delicious'[1]
Origin:1960, USA

Goldspur or Golden Spur is a Golden Delicious-like[2] apple cultivar which is spur bearing. It is a very compact tree, dwarf and column growing.

It is compatible for cross pollination with: 'Dorsett Golden', 'Ein Shemer', 'Gala', 'Liberty', 'Prime Gold' and 'Spartan'. Needs lot of maintenance, but is highly rewarding.[2]

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  1. http://www.nationalfruitcollection.org.uk/full2.php?id=2385&&fruit=apple National Fruit Collection page
  2. http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pd_f71c.html Back Yard Gardener