Fruit tree comparisons
 Golden Gem | Apricot trees Goldcot | |
|---|---|---|
| A traditional crab-apple featuring a mass of white blossom in spring, followed by yellow crab apples. | One of the most reliable apricots for the UK climate, with good winter hardiness. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Crab apple trees Golden Gem | Apricot trees Goldcot | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
| Crab apple trees Golden Gem | Apricot trees Goldcot | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Crab apple trees Golden Gem | Apricot trees Goldcot | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Golden Gem | Apricot trees Goldcot | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Yellow | Orange |