Stark® Golden Delicious Apple Tree
Description
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.
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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
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
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.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
That depends on the tree, variety, environment, care, and maintenance. If you start with an average 3-4 ft tall apple tree, then I'd estimate it would be around 4-6 years after planting before it's near its 8-ft height. Just an estimate though. It's important to note that, under the right conditions, the tree often fruits before it has reached its mature height.
Golden Delicious blooms mid season, which overlaps the later blossoms of early-blooming varieties as well as the blossoms of later-blooming varieties. This helps it to be an excellent pollinator for other apple trees.
Short answer is: yes. You can espalier practically any fruit tree, including this one. The dwarf size is the easiest to espalier. Our detailed article can be found here: //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/espalier-fruit-trees Our detailed article can be found here: //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/espalier-fruit-trees
How old is your tree? I would prune the shade tree so it gets more sun. Is it healthy? Are you feeding it with fertilizer? Does it get plenty of water?
You can grow almost anything in a container! The dwarf size will give you the best chance of success. This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
I think the nearby cedar trees are the problem. I planted three apple trees in my yard 7 years ago...a braeburn, a honey crisp and an urban green apple tree. If I get blossoms, they quickly shrivel up and fall off. Two years ago I added a supreme- dwarf golden delicious for pollination. I wracked my brain trying to figure out what the problem was....I had pruned and fertilized. Finally, through research, I discovered that the near by eastern cedar hedge must be the problem. The only onther plant/tree in my yard that wasn't thriving/blossoming was a double mock orange blossom....had it 5 years and it never bloomed. I read that the eastern cedar causes problems with both apple trees and mock orange blossoms! My neighbor isn't getting rid of his hedge; therefore, I will probably offer the apple trees to a friend with acreage.
The golden delicious apple tree starts to grow leaves in mid to late April.
I am having trouble sifting through the trees that your system says are good for my zip code here in Florida which sits on the line of 9B and 10A as so many of your trees that say they are good for zone 9 show as good for me and then require 600-800 chill hours which we get nowhere near here and I don't think most zone 9 areas get. Is it possible to list required chill hours in top easy to find in all of your fruit trees instead of requiring everyone to ask for each one? Thanks, TJ
Typically Late September.
Just yellow spots = too much water, yellow with Brown middle is Apple Rust and you need to spray your trees
Customer Reviews
About two weeks later after all the buds had broken and new growth was developing the deer decided to try out my new Honeycrisp and Lodi apple trees. They didn't totally destroy them but it was enough damage for me to build (4) 3 foot diameter round cages out of 5 foot tall wire welded fencing to protect them into the future. this past week I noticed the leaves on the upper 3/4 of the Lodi tree has dried out crispy leaves, but there is one branch on the lowest part of the tree that is alive and thriving. And yes I have been watering the trees thoroughly during dry. hot spells.
So far the Golden Delicious and the Granny Smith trees are doing the best. The Honey Crisp will probably recover but I have my doubts about the Lodi. Time will tell.
self pollinating and sweet
Felt i could trust your Company.
It will be a good addition to my Stark Bros mini orchard of 6 other varieties.
Yes