Malus 'Golden Delicious'
Apple Golden Delicious
Description
This apple cultivar is the most widely planted variety in the world. Heavy and regular cropping. Sweet, refreshing flavour. Fairly frost resistant.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Patio
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.