Apple ‘Yellow Delicious’

Common Name: Yellow Delicious Apple Tree

Scientific Name: Malus domestica ‘Yellow Delicious’

Zone: 4–8

Bloom Colour: White to light pink

Fruit Colour: Golden yellow

Fruit Size: Medium to large

Ripens/Harvest: Late September to early October

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained fertile soil; slightly acidic to neutral

Flavour Profile: Sweet and mild with light honeyed notes and low acidity

Fruit Texture: Crisp and juicy when freshly picked, becoming softer in storage

Years To Bear: Approximately 3–5 years after planting depending on rootstock

Mature Size: Approximately 12–18 ft tall × 12–18 ft wide (varies with rootstock)

Spacing: 15–18 ft apart

Pollination Requirements: Not self-fertile; requires another apple variety blooming at the same time for cross-pollination.