YELLOW DELICIOUS

Plant Name: Yellow Delicious Apple
Scientific Name: Malus domestica ‘Golden Delicious’ — Golden Delicious Apple, Yellow Delicious, Golden Delicious
Mature Height: 12–15 ft (semi-dwarf)
Mature Spread: 12–15 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate–fast (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–25 gal every 2–3 weeks during dry periods
Foliage: Medium green, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to yellow-orange
Flower Color: White to pale pink
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fruit: Medium to large; yellow-green to golden-yellow skin; crisp, juicy, sweet, mildly aromatic
Harvest Time: September–October
Hardiness Zones: 4–9 (−30°F to 30°F)
Features: Sweet, versatile fruit; excellent fresh eating, baking, sauce, and salads; good pollinizer for many apple varieties
Additional Facts: Despite the common nursery name “Yellow Delicious,” the official cultivar name is Golden Delicious. It is generally self-fertile but produces better crops with a compatible pollinizer. Fruit tends to become more yellow as it ripens.