Golden Delicious Apple Tree(Malus domestica ‘Golden Delicious’)

The Golden Delicious apple tree is a classic, widely grown variety known for its sweet, mild flavor and crisp, juicy texture. Introduced in 1914, it produces medium to large yellow apples that are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and sauces. The tree is self-pollinating, cold-hardy, and highly productive, making it a favorite for home orchards and commercial growers alike.

Category

Sun Needs:

  • Full sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily)
  • Essential for healthy growth and fruit production

Bloom Time:

  • Mid- to late spring
  • Self-pollinating, but yields improve with cross-pollination from varieties like Red Delicious, Fuji, or Gala
Size:

Height:

  • Dwarf: 8–10 feet
  • Semi-dwarf: 12–15 feet
  • Standard: 20–30 feet

Width: 8 to 20 feet, depending on rootstock and pruning

Attributes:
  • Medium to large yellow apples with thin skin and sweet flavor
  • Excellent for fresh eating, pies, sauces, and drying
  • Ripens in mid to late September
  • Hardy in USDA zones 4–9
  • Long storage life (up to 3–4 months in cool conditions)
  • Fragrant white blossoms in spring
  • Vigorous and productive with proper care
Care Tips:
  • Plant in well-drained, loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0
  • Water deeply once a week, more often in hot weather
  • Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or crowded branches
  • Thin fruit in spring to prevent branch breakage and improve fruit size
  • Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

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