Malus domestica ‘Golden Delicious’ – A Sweet Classic for Orchard and Garden
Golden Delicious is one of the world’s most loved apple varieties, cherished for its honeyed sweetness, crisp texture, and versatility in the kitchen. In spring, the tree is covered in clouds of fragrant white-pink blossom, a magnet for pollinators and a beautiful seasonal display. By autumn, these give way to generous clusters of smooth, golden-yellow apples, often blushed with light red in sunny spots.
The fruit is wonderfully sweet with a fine, crisp bite, making it perfect for eating fresh straight from the tree. Its firm, juicy flesh also holds up well in pies, tarts, and sauces, and is excellent for juicing or blending into cider.
‘Golden Delicious’ is a reliable, heavy-cropping variety, performing well in most gardens with good sun and well-drained soil. With its ornamental spring blossom, delicious fruit, and compact, manageable size, it’s equally at home in a traditional orchard or a small urban garden.
Why Grow Malus ‘Golden Delicious’?
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Sweet, Honey-Flavoured Fruit – A dessert apple loved worldwide.
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Beautiful Spring Blossom – Fragrant and pollinator-friendly.
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Versatile in the Kitchen – Great for eating fresh, baking, or juicing.
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Reliable Cropping – Heavy yields in most years.
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Ornamental Value – Attractive foliage and golden fruit for autumn colour.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Full sun for best fruit quality and colour.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Watering: Water regularly during dry spells, especially while young and fruiting.
Feeding: Apply a balanced fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering.
Pruning: Prune in winter to maintain an open shape, removing dead or crossing branches.
Pollination Advice
‘Golden Delicious’ is partially self-fertile but will crop better with a compatible pollination partner from the same or adjacent flowering group (such as ‘Gala’, ‘Braeburn’, or ‘Granny Smith’).
Design & Planting Ideas
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Plant as a feature tree in lawns, borders, or kitchen gardens.
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Combine with other fruit trees for a mini-orchard.
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Underplant with spring bulbs for seasonal colour.
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Train as a fan or espalier against a sunny wall for space-saving fruit production.
Malus ‘Golden Delicious’ is a sweet and dependable classic – a joy to grow, beautiful in bloom, and rewarding at harvest.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
