Yellow Delicious Apple
Malus domestica 'Golden Delicious'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 15 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Graft union 2 inches above soil level |
| Chilling hours | 600-700 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2021 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, loamy |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | White with pink hints |
| Fruit | Pome |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Grafting |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Chives, Nasturtium, Comfrey |
Where it came from
| Grower | Pick A Plant |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Ripens in Sep & Oct. Needs regular watering during fruit production.
Maintenance
Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape and airflow.
Cleanup
Pick up dropped fruit and leaves to prevent pests.
Notes
Semi-dwarf variety. Self-pollinating but yields better with a partner.