Prime Gold

Orig. in Zillah, Wash., by Bud Hoekman. Introd. in 1965. Parentage unknown, probably a chance seedling of Golden Delicious. USPP 2806; 23 Apr. 1968. Discovered in 1965. <b>Fruit:</b> resembles Golden Delicious, shape and flavor being similar but not as good; firmer and keeps longer than Golden Delicious; does not russet. <b>Tree:</b> lenticels remain white; blooms somewhat later than Golden Delicious.