Golden Delicious
From Heritage Apple Corps
| Golden Delicious | |
|---|---|
| Species | Apple |
| Trees Found | 0 |
| Orchards | |
| Preserved | Clarno Arboretum({{{clarno_year}}}) |
Stark exclusive "Leader" apple; trade-mark variety; queen of all yellow apples. An apple of unusually fine flavor and rich golden skin. Read the full entry: Golden Delicious on the Variety Finder for deeper history, every book quote, and all nursery catalog references.
Quick Facts
| Type | Apple |
| Season | Late |
| Flavor | subacid, aromatic, rich |
| Uses | fresh eating, cooking |
| Keeping quality | Excellent |
| Size | Large |
| Skin color | yellow, russet |
| Flesh | crisp |
| Origin | West Virginia, USA |
Sources
- U.P. Hedrick, Cyclopedia of Hardy Fruits (1922). Public domain.
- USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection, U.S. National Agricultural Library.
- 5 historical nursery catalog references (see Variety Finder for the full list).
- Full entry with all citations: Golden Delicious on the Variety Finder
