Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious' (Apple Golden Delicious)
Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious' (Apple Golden Delicious)
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Malus Domestica ‘Golden Delicious’ (Golden Delicious Apple) is a popular variety producing medium to large golden-yellow apples with a sweet, mild flavour. The flesh is crisp, juicy, and aromatic, making it excellent for fresh eating, baking, juicing, and preserving. Known for its versatility, it is one of the most widely grown apple varieties worldwide.
This reliable tree is productive and hardy, performing best in full sun with well-drained soil. It benefits from winter pruning to maintain shape and encourage healthy cropping. Golden Delicious is also a good pollinator for other apple varieties, making it an excellent choice for backyard orchards.
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Mature height
3–4 metres
Mature width
2–3 metres
Spacing
3–4 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
White spring blossoms with golden-yellow skin, crisp white flesh, and bright green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring (September–October), with fruiting and harvest in late summer to autumn (February–April)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Moderate maintenance, prune in winter to maintain shape and encourage consistent cropping
Root System
Develops a non-invasive, moderately deep root system. Roots typically extend 60–100 cm into the soil and remain contained with proper spacing