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Golden Delicious Apple

Malus domestica Golden Delicious, Rosaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Garden StrawberryFragaria x ananassa
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
FilbertCorylus maxima
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Western RedbudCercis occidentalis
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

McIntosh AppleMalus domestica McIntosh

Apple varieties compete for optimal light exposure and soil nutrients affecting fruit production

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Golden Delicious Apple grow in?

Golden Delicious Apple grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Golden Delicious Apple?

Good companions for Golden Delicious Apple include Garden Strawberry, Filbert, Western Redbud.

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