{"product_id":"golden-delicious-apple-tree-malus-domestica-golden-delicious-bare-root-32-inches-tall-sweet-yellow-apple-tree-starter-patio-backyard-friendly","title":"Golden Delicious Apple Tree – Malus domestica ‘Golden Delicious’ Bare Root | 32 Inches Tall+","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow a classic and reliable fruit tree with this Golden Delicious Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Golden Delicious’), one of the most popular apple varieties worldwide. This bare root tree stands approximately 32 inches tall or more with a 3\/8\" trunk diameter, ready to establish quickly in your garden. Known for its smooth yellow skin and sweet, mild flavor, Golden Delicious apples are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and cooking. This variety is highly productive and also serves as an excellent pollinator for other apple trees, making it a valuable addition to any home orchard. You will receive a healthy bare root tree ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 bare root Golden Delicious apple tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 32 inches or taller\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Trunk diameter: ~3\/8 inch\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy dormant tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Carefully packaged for safe shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Golden Delicious Apple\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Golden Delicious’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Bare root young tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; consistent during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 12–20 feet (smaller with pruning)\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr\u003eChill Hours: 600–800 hours\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes (with pruning and large container)\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Partially self-fertile; better yield with pollinators (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak roots before planting and plant promptly. For higher yields, plant near other apple varieties to improve pollination and fruit set. Prune annually to maintain shape and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504090935428,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_20_dc7cf977-3c06-42de-ac94-3f51a7c3b11e.jpg?v=1783761292","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/golden-delicious-apple-tree-malus-domestica-golden-delicious-bare-root-32-inches-tall-sweet-yellow-apple-tree-starter-patio-backyard-friendly","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}