Apple ‘Golden Delicious’

The Apple ‘Golden Delicious’ is a highly popular and versatile apple variety, originally discovered in the United States in the early 20th century. It produces medium to large fruits with smooth golden-yellow skin and a sweet, mellow flavour. Juicy and crisp when fresh, it is excellent for eating, baking, and juicing. Ripening in mid to late autumn, it is also known for its good storage qualities.

Why we like it

Exceptionally sweet and versatile for eating and cooking.
Reliable and heavy cropper.
Stores well after harvest.

What to know

Prefers a sunny, sheltered position for best fruit quality.
Grows well in fertile, well-drained soil.
Requires regular watering during dry spells.
Benefits from annual pruning to maintain productivity.
Thin fruits if necessary to improve size and prevent overcrowding.

Pollination

Pollination type:
Self-fertile

Pollination notes:
Produces fruit on its own, but yields improve when planted with other compatible apple varieties. It is also an excellent pollinator for many other apple trees.

Recommended pollination partners (optional):

‘Granny Smith’
‘Gala’
‘Cox’s Orange Pippin’

Pollination group:
Group 4

Flower details

Flower colour: White with pale pink buds
Flowering months: April – May

Size at maturity

Height: 300–500 cm
Spread: 300–500 cm

Apple Trees