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Apple 'Golden D.'
Apple 'Pink Lady'
Apricot 'Blenheim'
Melons
Nectarine 'Double Delight'
Nectarine 'Harko'
Nectarine 'Liz's Late'
Peach 'Rio Oso G.'
Pear '20th Century'
Pear 'Shinseiki'
Persimmon 'Fuyu'
Pluot 'Flavor King'
Pluot 'Flavor S.'
Pomegranate 'W'
Raspberry, Red

Genus: Malus Specific Epithet: domestica Variety: 'Golden Delicious'
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 3 Vitamins (highest in) : Fiber, c Calories/Cup: 81
Phonetic: MAL-us doh-MESS-tik-a

Family: Roseaceae
Root Meanings: Apple/Of or from the house (domesticated) Origin: West Virginia CA
Native: No
Common Name(s) : Golden Delicious Apple
Zones: 1-3, 6-11, 14-24 Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular

Type: Tree

 Persistence: Deciduous
Height: 15-20 ft Spread: 15-20 ft Growth Rate: --
Blooms: Spring Flowers: White

Fruit: September

Features:

  • 700 hours chilling
  • Medium to large
  • Highly aromatic, crisp
  • Long bloom season
  • Heavy pollen production makes it a good pollintor for other apples
  • Long-time favorite for its sweetness and flavor
  • Reliable producer, adapted to many climates.
  • Self-fruitful

Considerations:

  • Planted in chicken pasture NE corner
  • Coddling moth is a pest  

Kitchen Use:

  • Fresh eating
  • Applesauce
  • Baking