Highlights
- Versatile Fruit – Enjoy as a dessert or cooking apple for a range of recipes
- Easy to Grow – Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels
- High Yield – Produces abundant golden-green apples each season
- Long Storage – Apples store well, providing fresh fruit beyond harvest
- Adaptable – Thrives in warmer UK regions and various garden types
- Bare Root Delivery – Supplied ready to plant for optimal establishment
We're offering you a Apple Golden Delicious Bare Root Tree for £9.99, saving you up to 44% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £17.99 (correct as of 27.01.2026).
Grow Your Own Golden Delicious Apples
The Apple 'Golden Delicious' is a classic Malus domestica variety, renowned for its crisp, sweet flavour and versatility in the kitchen. This bare root fruit tree brings reliable harvests of golden-green apples that are perfect for eating fresh or using in your favourite desserts and bakes.
Why Choose 'Golden Delicious'?
- High Yield: Expect generous crops each autumn, with fruit that stores well into winter.
- Easy to Grow: This variety is forgiving and suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- Dual Purpose: Enjoy apples straight from the tree or use them in pies, sauces, and preserves.
- Hardiness: Best suited to warmer areas of the UK (southern and central regions), but can thrive in sheltered spots elsewhere.
Planting & Care Guide
- Planting Time: Best planted between late autumn and early spring while dormant.
- Location: Prefers a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged sites.
- Mature Size: Typically reaches 2–4m (6–13ft) tall depending on rootstock and pruning.
- Pruning: Prune annually during winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting wood.
- Pest & Disease: Regularly check for aphids and apple scab; treat as necessary with appropriate methods.
Design & Companion Planting Ideas
- Create a mini-orchard by pairing with other apple varieties for improved pollination.
- Underplant with spring bulbs or companion herbs like chives and mint to attract pollinators and deter pests.
- 'Golden Delicious' is ideal for borders, kitchen gardens, or as a feature tree in lawns.
FAQs
- When is the best time to plant?
The ideal time is from late autumn to early spring while the tree is dormant. - How fast does it grow?
You can expect moderate growth, with fruit typically appearing within 2–4 years after planting. - What soil does it prefer?
'Golden Delicious' thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0).
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Apple 'Golden Delicious' Bare Root Fruit Tree – High Yield, Easy Care
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