Once in the USA a seedling of unknown origin was discovered, which fructified with magnificent and very sweet apples. Local gardeners quickly turned this tree from wild to cultivated, and since then its popularity has spread throughout the world. Today it is known as the Golden Delicious apple tree, the fruits of which can be found in any store at any time of the year. Below we will consider in more detail all the characteristics of this variety and the features of caring for it.
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What is characterized by the Golden Delicious apple tree? The description would not be complete without geographical data on the origin of the variety. He was found in America, but after that he moved to Europe. For a long time, the variety was distributed in the southern countries of the continent. It was used both for the preparation of various dishes, drinks, and as an independent dessert. Then the Golden Delicious apple tree became popular in Russia. In many southern regions today it is actively bred. The same applies to the southern CIS countries. From there, the fruits are transported to the northern regions, where they are sold in supermarkets and markets.
What does a tree look like?
Like many varieties of apple trees, winter in particular, Golden is characterized by medium height. During the growth period, the crown of the tree has a pronounced conical shape. Over the years, it becomes more rounded due to the fact that there are more branches and shoots. If the apple tree has repeatedly pleased you with its harvest, then its branches gradually lean down. In, so to speak, mature age, the tree takes on a “weeping” appearance. The foliage is very thick, regardless of conditions and soil. At any age, skeletal branches are located in relation to the trunk at an acute angle. The bark of the tree has a dark gray tint.
Foliage and color
In spring, the Golden Delicious apple tree is covered with dense bright green foliage. Each individual leaf has the shape of a wide oval, where the base is round, and the tip is slightly elongated and slightly pointed. A distinctive feature is also considered that their surface is as if glossy. They shine and shimmer in the light, and on both sides. With the stem, the leaf plate forms an acute angle. In the second half of spring the Golden Delishes apple tree blooms. The photo of this tree in color is impressive. The flowers have a rounded regular shape, their size is average. Mostly all white, some may have a pinkish tint. The pestle column is long, directed downward. The stigmas of the flower are on the same damage as the anthers.
Consider the fruits
Like many non-tinted varieties of apple trees, winter ones in particular, Golden are famous for medium-sized fruits. They have rounded conical outlines, almost always symmetrical. The skin is thin, but at the same time quite dense. If the apple tree is grown under favorable conditions, then there are small gray dots on it that make the shell rough. The size of the stalk depends on the position of the apple on the tree. If it has grown in the center, then the thickness of the stem is average. The closer to the edge, the finer it is, although in some cases there are exceptions.
Pulp Features
The variety "Golden Delishes" is considered universal. First of all, due to the fact that the fruits are very tasty. When removing the skin, you can find the softness of a slightly greenish tint. The closer to the axis of the apple, the whiter it becomes. It has a special consistency: it is both dense and very juicy, tastes incredibly sweet, but not sugary, with a slight tint of acidity. The composition of the apple includes ascorbic and titratable acids, sugar, dry and P-active substances. Also included are pectins, which contribute to a better metabolism, which makes each apple even more healthy.
We grow delicious apples
The Golden Delicious apple tree is not picky. It tolerates any whims of the continental climate, easily adapts to various conditions of stay, is not demanding on the soil. At the same time, its characteristic feature is that the fruits after ripening hold on branches for a long time. Also, the apple tree is not prone to various diseases, its immunity perfectly repels all kinds of infections. Thanks to this, her every fruit is always juicy, sweet and mouth-watering. It is worth noting that this variety of apple trees needs to be pruned regularly. If you allow the branches to grow, then all forces will be directed to them. The fruits are crushed, they will become less tasty, and their number will noticeably decrease.
Some more features of the variety
Golden apple trees begin to delight their owners with fruits around the third year of life. In the "young" years, a tree always brings delicious gifts, regardless of how carefully and competently you care for it. Later, to get the same result, you will have to sweat more. Fertilizer, regular watering, circumcision, and if you live far from the subtropics, then wraps in the winter - all this must be done so that the tree lasts for as long as possible.
Conclusion
Due to the taste characteristics of this variety of apples, they are very common in many countries of the world. Growing such trees is simple, and subject to standard rules, you can take about 79 kilograms of fruit from each in one season. We also note that the variety has another feature - the frequency of fruiting. It happens that in one of the seasons ovaries are not formed. This means that the tree needs a break. After such a pause, it will again delight you with delicious apples, from which you can make jam, supplement them with various meat dishes or just use it as a dessert.