Golden Delicious Apple
Malus 'Golden Delicious'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Hardiness Zone:
6
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
gold,green,yellow Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
gold,green
Growth Rate:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Golden Delicious Apple trees should be watered approximately 1-2 inches per week when they are actively growing. During the summer, watering might need to be increased to 2-3 inches per week. Apples are generally drought-tolerant, but you should water more during extended periods of hot, dry weather. During the dormant season (late winter to early spring) the tree should be watered only once every 3 to 4 weeks.
sunlight
Golden Delicious Apple trees need 8 or more hours of sunlight per day during the growing season, which typically begins in April and runs through October. During the winter, Golden Delicious Apple trees need at least 4 hours of sunlight per day in order to stay healthy. Even during the summer, the trees need some periods of shade in order to protect them from heat stress.
pruning
Golden Delicious Apple (Malus 'Golden Delicious') should be pruned in early to mid-spring, with a pruning intensity of approximately 1/3 of the total growth of the tree. The process of pruning should remove any crossed branches, overcrowded branches, and dead or diseased growth. As the plant matures, additional pruning can be done in early to mid-summer to further shape the crown of the tree. All pruning cuts should be made just above a bud or branch intersection.
