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Golden Delicious Apple
Malus x domestica 'Golden Delicious'
Pronunciation: MAY-lus doh-MESS-tik-a
SKU #06104
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Attractive mid-sized tree with showy, pale pink flowers in spring followed by tasty, bright golden fruit. Enjoy crisp, juicy apples fresh off the tree or for cooking. Golden Delicious is a good pollenizer for other apple varieties. Harvest in late September to early October. Recommended chill: 600-700 hours. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Showy Fruit, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Salvia (Salvia); Yarrow (Achillea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to remove dead wood and to maintain desired size and shape. Thin heavy crops in late spring to prevent damage from overbearing. |
| History | Developed in the late 1800's and introduced in 1916, Golden Delicious has become one of the most popular and widely planted in the world. This tree is typically grafted onto M111 semi-dwarf root stock. |
Details
| Description | Attractive mid-sized tree with showy, pale pink flowers in spring followed by tasty, bright golden fruit. Enjoy crisp, juicy apples fresh off the tree or for cooking. Golden Delicious is a good pollenizer for other apple varieties. Harvest in late September to early October. Recommended chill: 600-700 hours. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Showy Fruit, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Salvia (Salvia); Yarrow (Achillea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to remove dead wood and to maintain desired size and shape. Thin heavy crops in late spring to prevent damage from overbearing. |
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History
| History | Developed in the late 1800's and introduced in 1916, Golden Delicious has become one of the most popular and widely planted in the world. This tree is typically grafted onto M111 semi-dwarf root stock. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.