The Golden Delicious Apple is a variety of American origin, is one of the best known yellow apple varieties. It is often called an apple pear or a golden apple for its unusual shape and color. In 1995, Golden Delicious was officially named the state symbol of West Virginia.
The variety was accidentally obtained by reprocessing Grimes Golden and Golden Reinette apples. This tree with very tasty fruit was found by farmer Anderson Mullins on his plot and named the Yellow saplings Mullins.