Botanical profile

Malus domestica 'Goodland'

Latin name
Malus domestica Goodland
Common name
Apple ‘Goodland’
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Malus domestica 'Goodland' is a hardy and productive apple tree, renowned for its very flavorful apples that are sweet, juicy, and slightly tart, perfect for fresh eating, applesauce, pies, and homemade desserts. This cultivar is well-suited to temperate climates like Quebec's, offering a white spring bloom that attracts bees and other pollinators while adding appeal to the orchard. Its rounded and vigorous habit makes it an excellent tree for residential orchards, edible gardens, or sunny landscape designs. Easy to grow in full sun in well-drained soil, 'Goodland' combines robustness, reliable yield, and quality fruit, making it an interesting variety for those who appreciate both decorative and gourmet apple trees.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, spaced after establishment
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White (spring)
Fruiting
Sweet and juicy apples, slightly tart, for fresh eating, compotes and desserts
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4–6 m (13–20 ft)
Width
3.5–5 m (11–16 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Apple
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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