Apple, Yellow Delicious (Malus Yellow Delicious), 7 gal
$89.99
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Pink buds open to white flowers and pollinators will be buzzing to pollinate this nearly self-fertile apple.
Tree Features:
Bloom Color: Pink & White
Bloom Time: mid-late Spring
Mature Height: 8-15 ft
Mature Spread: 8-15 ft
Harvest: Large fruit is ready to harvest in September and starts out as pale green, becoming a gold-green when ripe
Zone: 4-9
Pollination: Nearly self-fertile, but cross-pollination by a different variety of mid-late Spring blooming apple tree within 50' is key to its growth and success.
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 7 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Golden skin with white flesh
Texture: Smooth, thick skin, crisp & juicy flesh
Other notes:
Taste: Very sweet, like honey, and slightly tart but not bitter
Cooking: Especially nice for fresh eating, sauce and baking
Origin: West Virginia
Other notes:
- Backyard orchard favorite
- Fragrant
- Attracts pollinators
Care:
- Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)
- Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work) our tree.
