SKU: 1001 Golden Delicious Apple Trees Bareroot 2-3 feet tall-Can Bear Fruit in 3-5 Years!!

Planting Zone Information: Golden Delicious Apple Trees thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8, making them suitable for a wide range of climates. Ensure the selected planting location receives full sunlight and has well-draining soil for optimal growth.

Growing Guide Instructions:

1. Choose the Right Site: Select a site with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil. Golden Delicious Apple Trees prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil pH.
2. Planting from Bareroot:
   • Timing: Plant bareroot trees in late winter or early spring before bud break.
   • Preparation: Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting.
   • Digging the Hole: Dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the spread of the roots and deep enough for them to fit comfortably.
   • Placement: Position the tree in the center of the hole, ensuring the graft union is above the soil level.
   • Backfilling: Fill the hole with soil, pressing it down gently to eliminate air pockets.
   • Watering: Water thoroughly after planting, and mulch around the base to retain moisture.
3. Watering:
   • Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.
   • Water at the base of the tree to avoid wetting the foliage.
4. Fertilizing:
   • Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
5. Pruning:
   • First Year: Focus on shaping the tree by removing any damaged or crossing branches.
   • Subsequent Years: Prune during late winter to early spring. Remove dead, diseased, or crowded branches. Encourage an open canopy for sunlight penetration.

Pruning and Care Instructions for Planting Golden Delicious Apple Trees from Bareroot:

1. Training Young Trees:
   • Establish a central leader by selecting a strong, upright branch as the main trunk.
   • Scaffold branches should be spaced evenly around the trunk.
2. Thinning Fruit:
   • Thin fruit clusters in early summer to encourage larger, higher-quality apples.
3. Pest and Disease Management:
   • Monitor for common pests such as aphids and apply insecticidal soap as needed.
   • Keep the area around the tree free from fallen leaves to reduce disease risk.
4. Harvesting:
   • Golden Delicious apples are typically ready for harvest in late fall. Harvest when the fruit is firm, yellow, and easily detaches from the tree.

By following these guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying the delicious rewards of your Golden Delicious Apple Tree. Happy planting!

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Plants from Daylily Nursery are guaranteed to arrive healthy and green. If you have any concerns or are dissatisfied within the first five days of receiving your plants, please email or call our office so that we can help make it right! Plants require proper care and nourishment to adapt to their new surroundings. Unfortunately, if your plants have received less-than-ideal care or were purchased for planting outside of your recommended growing zone, your purchase isn’t covered by our guarantee. Zone recommendations are provided in our listings.

Plants are delicate, living things and we take pride in shipping them thoughtfully, securely and with great care. However, once they leave our facility they may encounter issues in transit that we have no control or influence over. Please note that much of our plant material, while hardy, may arrive damaged or no longer viable if shipped in severe weather conditions. Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. We are proud of our products and our reputation for providing excellent plant material. We strive to keep our prices fair and reasonable and to deliver to you the best product on the market, and for that product to arrive at our customers’ doors as pristine as the day it was packed. Please help us to ensure that you receive your plant material in peak condition and ready to plant.

Successful gardening requires careful planning, often full seasons in advance. Do your research and plan ahead for the best planting time in your area. Plants with delicate new roots need the best possible head start in getting established before winter, even hardy evergreen varieties. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. This allows your plants the longest possible growing season. Summer and very early fall are also suitable, as long as your plant is placed in optimal conditions and receives adequate water during the hotter, dryer periods of the summer. Late fall and winter are very risky in most areas, as our plant material ships from cozy greenhouses and will struggle adapting to very cold or frozen soil, or abrupt changes in temperature. This can easily cause damage, stunting, or failure to thrive. When in doubt about suitable planting times or zone compatible plants for your area, reach out to your local Agricultural Extension Office.

If issues with your plants arise within the first 30 days of receipt, please email or call our office. Our knowledgeable staff will review your concerns and provide guidance and troubleshooting, or a one-time replacement if necessary. The customer assumes responsibility for the cost of shipping the replacement.

Regarding orders placed for deciduous trees during their dormant period (winter or early spring) that fail to break dormancy by May 30th, we extend our guarantee beyond the five-day notification period. Please email or call us by May 30th so we can review your order and provide the necessary assistance. Please bear in mind that we may ask for photos- this aids us in assisting you with your plant. Often stress from shipping can be the cause of delayed development, which may be overcome with informed troubleshooting.

Plants are our passion and our business, and we take pride in building lasting relationships with our customers, based on reliably good service and trust in our product. However, plants are living things, vulnerable to unpredictable conditions and circumstances every day, just like people. We do our very best to provide top quality plant material, and with your help, we know that we can! Happy Planting!