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How tall do Golden Delicious apple trees grow?

Mature Size

The standard yellow delicious apple tree grows to a height of 20–25' and a spread of around 25' at maturity. The semi-dwarf variety grows to a height of 12–15' with a spread of 12–15'. The dwarf variety grows to a height of about 10' with a spread of about 10'.

How long does it take for a Golden Delicious apple tree to grow?

With proper watering, a little fertilizer in the spring, and a light pruning in the winter, your growing Golden Delicious apples will start producing fruit within 4-6 years of planting, or when trees reach about 8 feet (2.4 m.) in height.

Are Golden Delicious and Yellow Delicious apples the same?

An alternative name for "Golden Delicious" is "Yellow Delicious;" other than their names, no difference exists between them. "Golden Delicious" and "Red Delicious" trees are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Do dwarf apple trees need full sun?

Apple trees need full-sun conditions to thrive. Dwarf trees are smaller and more contained. Many are ideal for espalier-style growing. Their fruit production is typically small, but they take up far less room in the backyard than larger cultivars.

When should I pick my Golden Delicious apples?

It will reach maximum cropping potential after three more years. This is a mid to late season apple and harvest dates are somewhere between mid October to mid November depending on where you live (see below for specific dates in your area).

How big are golden delicious apples?

The standard yellow delicious apple tree grows to a height of 20–25' and a spread of around 25' at maturity. The semi-dwarf variety grows to a height of 12–15' with a spread of 12–15'. The dwarf variety grows to a height of about 10' with a spread of about 10'.

Are Golden Delicious good for apple pie?

Golden Delicious Apples:

This classic American variety has a beautiful yellow skin and mellow sweet flavor that makes it one of the best baking apples. The flesh of Golden Delicious is somewhat silky in texture and won't break down during the higher temperatures needed to bake an apple pie.

What month do apple trees bear fruit?

Apple trees set fruit in the spring, and the apples mature from late summer through fall. Each apple variety matures on its own particular schedule, with early varieties like Zestar ripening first.

Where do apple trees grow best?

Planting

As with most fruit, apples produce best when grown in full sun, which means six or more hours of direct summer Sun daily.
The best exposure for apples is a north side of a house, tree line, or rise rather than the south. ...
Apple trees need well-drained soil, but should be able to retain some moisture.

What are Golden Delicious apples good for?

Low in calories, Golden Delicious apples are a good source of soluble fiber, which has been proven to help lower cholesterol, control weight, and regulate blood sugar. They also contain vitamins A and C, as well as a trace amount of boron and potassium, most of which is located in the apple's skin.

Is Golden Delicious good for baking?

The Golden Delicious is sweet, with a rich, mellow flavor. It is one of the best all-around cooking apples, as it maintains its shape after baking.

What apples are similar to Golden Delicious?

Here is a list of apples and their best uses.

Ambrosia. A sweet modern apple variety, originating from western Canada, quite similar to Golden Delicious.
Braeburn. Like Fuji, this is a sweet apple that is best eaten out of hand.
Cameo.
Cortland.
Fuji.
Golden Delicious.
Granny Smith.

What is the most popular apple?

There's a New Most Popular Apple in Town

For more than 5o years, the Red Delicious apple has been the most popular apple for consumers in the United States. ...
Gala apples originated in New Zealand in the 1930s.

Do apple trees produce every year?

Many species of apple tree will produce fruit every year -- provided they're grown in the right conditions and don't sustain any damage. In some situations, your tree may fall into producing fruit only every second year.

Are Apple Tree roots invasive?

Apple tree roots can grow up to twice as large as the canopy is wide and compete for nutrients, water and oxygen with nearby plants. However, apple tree roots are not invasive or aggressive, and do not have the strength to cause foundation damage to homes or invade sewer pipes.

What months are apples in season?

Depending on the variety, apples are available from late July through early November. Gala, Macoun and McIntosh ones are ready to go in September, so start stocking up now. Gala apples are sweet with a reddish-orange and yellow-striped skin.

How long can you leave apples on the tree?

Apples should be harvested when they are physiologically mature but before their peak of ripeness. Apples for eating fresh or for short-term storage (2–3 weeks) should be left on the tree until they are fully ripe. Store only sound fruit that is free from insect or disease damage.

Will Golden Delicious pollinate Honeycrisp?

Honeycrisp Apple Tree Pollination

In some apples, such as "Golden Delicious" (Malus x domestica "Golden Delicious"), those flowers are capable of pollinating themselves. Many other apple trees, including Honeycrisp, are self-infertile, however.

Is Golden Delicious French?

Developed in Virginia in 1890 as a result of lucky sowing, Golden Delicious apples have been grown in France since 1955. It is the most heavily-grown variety in France.

Is Golden Delicious Self-fertile?

Your Golden Delicious apple tree is in flowering group 4. It is partially self-fertile, but a nearby pollination partner of a different variety is beneficial. The following varieties will pollinate this apple tree. (Most white-blossom crab-apples will also be good pollinators for this variety).

Where are golden delicious apples grown?

Golden Delicious was discovered as a chance seedling growing on the Mullins' family farm in Clay County, West Virginia in the early 1900s. In 1916, the apple was released commercially as a companion to Red Delicious.