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Fruit tree comparison - Golden Delicious
Apple trees
Golden Delicious

The flavour of home-grown Golden Delicious is far better than its supermarket reputation.
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Growing


Apple trees
Golden Delicious
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Flowering group4
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Using


Apple trees
Golden Delicious
Picking seasonLate
Season of use3 months or more
Food usesEating fresh
Culinary
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Climate


Apple trees
Golden Delicious
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Chill requirementLow-chill
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Identification


Apple trees
Golden Delicious
Country of originUnited States
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colourGreen
Green - light
Green / Yellow
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