American Plant Exchange Apple Tree 'Golden Delicious' – Live Fruit-Bearing Plant, 7-Gallon Pot, Cold-Hardy, Sweet Crisp Golden Harvest for Orchards, Backyard Gardens & Edible Landscapes

Brand: American Plant Exchange

Color: Green, White, Pink, Yellow

Features:

• Sweet, Crisp & Juicy Apples – Produces large, golden-yellow apples with a mild, honeyed flavor and smooth texture—perfect for fresh eating, baking, and cider-making.
• Thrives in Home Orchards – Grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, requiring full sun and well-draining soil for optimal fruit production.
• Self-Pollinating & High-Yielding – While self-fertile, planting it alongside varieties like ‘Honeycrisp’ or ‘Fuji’ can enhance fruit size and yield for even bigger harvests.
• Pollinator-Friendly & Beautiful Blooms – Blooms in early to mid-spring with fragrant white flowers that attract bees and butterflies, promoting biodiversity in your garden.
• Low-Maintenance & Long-Lasting Harvest – Naturally disease-resistant and easy to grow, with apples that ripen in mid-to-late September and store fresh for several months.

Details: The Apple ‘Golden Delicious’ (Malus domestica ‘Golden Delicious’) is a beloved, time-tested variety, known for its sweet, crisp, and juicy apples that are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and cider-making. This heavy-bearing tree produces large, golden-yellow apples with a mild, honeyed flavor and a delightfully smooth texture. A favorite for generations, ‘Golden Delicious’ is prized for its consistent fruit production, disease resistance, and adaptability to various climates, making it a must-have for home orchards. Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, the ‘Golden Delicious’ apple tree is a low-maintenance and highly productive variety that grows 12-15 feet tall with a similar spread. It requires full sun and well-draining soil to produce its best fruit, typically ripening in mid-to-late September. Unlike many apple trees, ‘Golden Delicious’ is self-pollinating, meaning it can bear fruit on its own, though planting it alongside other apple varieties like ‘Honeycrisp’ or ‘Fuji’ can enhance fruit size and yield. Each spring, the ‘Golden Delicious’ tree bursts into bloom with fragrant white flowers, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to any garden. The fruit has a long shelf life, staying fresh for several months when properly stored, and maintains its firm texture and natural sweetness, making it one of the most versatile apples for both fresh and cooked applications. With its strong disease resistance, high productivity, and exceptional fruit quality, the ‘Golden Delicious’ apple tree is a top choice for backyard growers looking for a reliable, easy-care fruit tree. It requires moderate watering, annual pruning for shape and airflow, and occasional thinning to maintain fruit quality. Whether used for snacking, homemade applesauce, or baked goods, this classic apple variety delivers delicious results year after year.

EAN: 0810152043011

Package Dimensions: 65.0 x 15.0 x 15.0 inches