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Stark® Golden Delicious Apple Tree

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Starting at$64.99
$29.99Each

Description

Easy to Grow! A Stark Pick

Change your perception of what “delicious” really means. In 1914, Paul Stark Sr. introduced an apple with an outstanding flavor that was sweet and juicy with a hint of spice. This highly productive tree bears the sensational fruit that, when picked at its peak, is better than what you find in supermarkets. An instant favorite for pies, salads, and your taste buds. Discovered by Anderson Mullins in West Virginia. Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. One of the most dependable pollinators for other varieties. Ripens in late September. Self-pollinating.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Mid
Chill Hours 800 - 1500
Fruit Color Yellow
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Hardiness Zone Range 4 - 9
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest Late September
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Mild, Sweet
Texture Crisp, White
Years to Bear 2 - 5

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide
Dwarf 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15'
Dwarf 8 - 10'

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow apple trees »

Shipping Information

Arrives when it's time to plant

Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.

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171 Questions
Why did you choose this?
Stark Bro'sStore

because these are supposed to be the best to help pollinate the Honey Crisp apples.

Robert M

Pollination for red delicious

Jose Anto T

self pollinating and sweet

Muhammad S

Felt i could trust your Company.

Karen O
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Customer Reviews

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1-10 of 351 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 30, 2025
My twigs are now trees!
We purchased two new trees (that arrived looking like twigs!) and they are both thriving and going well. When buying , the website automatically notified us that we had to get two trees (to pollinate) so that was helpful to this novice gardener. Still too young for fruit but my trees are healthy. Would certainly buy from Starkbros again.
FIONA H
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 28, 2025
Came on time and doing quite well. Nice size and was pruned by the seller. Greened up quickly after watering by two plus weeks.
GARY W
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 28, 2025
Good growth in zone 9a
The trees have grown well since planting. Looking forward to first fruits in year two. Appears to be a hardy tree for zone 9a.
PETER M
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 28, 2025
Excellent product.
I'm very happy with my order. Well packaged and delivered promptly.
I'm happy to say, my golden delicious tree is growing well these 6-7 months later.
WILLIAM G
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 26, 2025
Great!
Large and healthy. Growing nicely No problems . Packaged well.
CARL Y
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 22, 2025
Very pleased with this tree
This tree came in wonderful shape. And over 3 ft. tall. I was surprised it was such a healthy looking tree for 18.00. About 2 in. of the tip stuck thru the top of the box and had broken. But still attached. I didn't cut it off, and a sprout started growing from the middle of the broken area. Now I have 2 branches growing at the top.
SHARON A
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 22, 2025
Wonderful apple trees and doing great!
I was skeptical about ordering trees online again. I had ordered trees in the past from different vendors and didn't have good luck or they came dead. I am very happy about the 2 Golden Apples trees I got! They were packaged well, showed no signs of distress from shipping and no damage. They did not take long to take off and are doing amazing! I would definitely order again.
JESSICA K
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 20, 2025
It is growing.
It has been growing well considering we are in a drought in East Texas.
NICOLASA S
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 19, 2025
Golden Delicious Apple Tree from Stark Bros
I planted my Golden Delicious apple tree in early April and today 7/19/25 it is doing great. Lots of branches and leaves. I do recommend you read the book "Grow a Little Fruit Tree" by Ann Ralph before you purchase your tree.
RICHARD H
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 12, 2025
First time apple trees
I purchased these. It was my first time purchasing new apple trees. They showed up beautifully pruned super healthy. Really great root system. I got them in the ground and they've been driving all spring and currently into summer they look great!
JOHN D

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