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Yellow Delicious Apple Tree

Malus domestica 'Yellow Delicious'

  • Late-Season Yellow Apples with Exceptional Storage Life and Versatile Culinary Uses
  • Thrives in Zones 5-8
  • Grows 12-25 ft Tall, 10-18 ft Wide
  • Native, Pollinator-Friendly - Attracts Small Mammals
  • Showy White Blooms in Late Spring
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Specifications

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics Disease resistant, Edible, Self-pollinating
Hardiness Zone 4a to 9b
Sunlight Full sun
Height 12-25 ft
Width 10-18 ft
Watering Needs Moderate
Preferred Soil Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Growth Rate Moderate
Blooms In Spring
Flower Color White
Fragrant Yes
Native Yes
Suitable Space Outdoors
Botanical Name Malus domestica 'Yellow Delicious'
Species domestica
Cultivar Yellow Delicious
Class Magnoliopsida
Does Not Ship To AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, OR, PR, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Yellow Delicious Apple Tree self-pollinating or does it need another variety for pollination?

  • The Yellow Delicious Apple Tree is self-pollinating and will produce fruit on its own. However, you'll get much larger harvests when planted with early and mid-season apple varieties as pollinizer partners. Plant at least one additional apple variety nearby to maximize your crop yields.

How much sun exposure does the Yellow Delicious Apple Tree require?

  • Yellow Delicious Apple Trees need full sun, requiring 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit production. This sun exposure ensures proper flowering, fruit development, and the sweet flavor this variety is known for. Plant in your sunniest location for best results, available at naturehills.com.

What are the watering requirements for a newly planted Yellow Delicious Apple Tree?

  • Water newly planted Yellow Delicious Apple trees deeply 1-2 times per week, providing about 1 inch of water total. During the first growing season, maintain consistent soil moisture but avoid waterlogging. Check soil 2-3 inches down and water when it feels dry to the touch.

What are the shipping costs and options for Yellow Delicious Apple Trees from online nurseries?

  • Shipping costs for apple trees typically range from $15-30 depending on tree size and your location. Most online nurseries ship bare-root trees in early spring or potted trees throughout the growing season. Check the nursery's shipping calculator at checkout for exact costs to your zip code.

Can I plant a Yellow Delicious Apple Tree bought from discount stores like Aldi or Lidl?

  • Most discount store apple trees are unnamed varieties with unknown pollination requirements and disease resistance. Yellow Delicious from Nature Hills offers proven self-pollinating genetics and disease resistance for reliable harvests. For best results with known parentage and proper care instructions, shop established nurseries like naturehills.com.

How do I prune a Yellow Delicious Apple Tree?

  • Prune Yellow Delicious Apple trees in late winter while dormant, before buds break. Remove dead, diseased, and crossing branches first, then thin crowded areas to improve air circulation. Focus on creating an open center structure with 3-4 main scaffold branches.