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Golden Delicious Apple Tree

Name: Golden Delicious Apple Tree
Brand: Gurneys
SKU: 38026
Price: 41.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (6 reviews)

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Tangy-sweet flavor with a touch of spice
One of the best pollinators for other varieties
Self-pollinating
Versatile apple for fresh eating or cooking
Ripens mid September to early October
Available in Reachables^® size

Golden Delicious Apple Tree has been a favorite among home gardeners for over a century, and it’s easy to see why. When picked at peak ripeness, its sweet, tangy flavor carries a hint of spice, making it perfect for fresh eating. Beyond its delicious fruit, this variety is also a top choice for pollination. Golden Delicious is self-pollinating, meaning it can produce fruit on its own, but it also serves as an excellent pollinator for other apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Pixie Crunch, Sundance, Sweet Sixteen, and Baker’s Delight. Often referred to as a “rooster” tree for its strong pollination abilities, it’s a great addition to any orchard. Its fruits ripen from mid-September to early October. Suitable for Zones 4-7.

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Zone
4-7
Light
Full Sun
Height
Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing
Standard: 18 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Yield
Standard: Approximately 5-10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel.
Growth Rate
Medium growth rate.

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Zone
4-7
Light
Full Sun
Height
Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing
Standard: 18 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Yield
Standard: Approximately 5-10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel.
Growth Rate
Medium growth rate.

BloomsMid Spring, Late Spring

Botanical NameMalus domestica 'Golden Delicious'

ColorWhite

FoliageDeep green foliage.

FormFruit Tree, Fruit, Apple, Standard Apple Tree, Reachables Apple Tree

FruitLarge, golden-yellow fruit; firm, juicy, crisp and flavorful.

HeightStandard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.

PollinatorSelf-pollinating. Gala, Pristine, Jonathan, GoldRush, Sweet Sixteen (in Northern districts).

Size2-4 Ft

SpreadStandard: 18 feet.

YieldStandard: Approximately 5-10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel.

Hardiness Zone4-7
DepthLocate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system.

Flower FormWhite blossoms.

Growth RateMedium growth rate.

LightFull Sun

PruningPrune in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. There are normally two goals when pruning an apple tree: 1. Initially, on young trees, to encourage a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees to maintain shape, maximize sun exposure and encourage fruit production. You will also want to remove any suckers coming from the rootstock. Unwanted shoots and suckers can be removed at any time. Also remove any crossed, crowded or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early spring.

SpacingStandard: 18 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
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The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

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Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
5B	3/10/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
6A - 7A	2/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
7B - 10B	2/23/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

Fruit Trees

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
5B	3/10/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
6A - 7A	2/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
7B - 10B	2/23/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.