How many years for a Golden delicious apple tree to produce apples?

Question

My tree is about 6-10 feet tall, planted about 2 years ago bought from a nursery as a 3-4 foot stick. Last year it really seemed to take off. Really branched and leafed out but obviously still a baby tree. Just wondering when we should expect to get any apples off of it?
Thanks!

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Generally speaking, after 3 years. A lot depends on your soil type, altitude, temperatures, ground drainage etc. If you have deer problems, like I do, place a wire cage around the tree to keep them from eating soft bark and making rubs when they're in velvet.