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Golden Delicious Apple
Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Golden Delicious'
Also Known As
- Malus 'Golden Delicious'
- Malus 'Yellow Delicious'
- Malus domestica 'Yellow Delicious'
- Malus x domestica 'Golden Delicious'
- Malus x domestica 'Yellow Delicious'
- Yellow Delicious Apple
Plant type
tree, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 10'-25'
- W: 10'-25'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Golden Delicious Apple plant details
Golden Delicious Apple is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Golden Delicious Apple
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 25 FT - wide, 10 FT - 25 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, small tree
GROWING CONDITIONS for Golden Delicious Apple
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: acidic and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Golden Delicious Apple
Gardening facts about Golden Delicious Apple plant
How to Grow Golden Delicious Apple
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 20'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
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Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-8b
Size
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Width: 20'
- sun
- drought tolerant
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