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Red Jonathan Apple

Jonathan Apple

Malus domestica 'Red Jonathan'

Red Jonathan hardly needs a description since it is one of the most popular heritage apples in the Midwest. Crisp, slightly striped, but mostly red, juicy and sweet tart. One of the best varieties for pies and sauce. Our strain is highly colored and sizes well for this medium sized apple. Ripens early in the fall. Stores and keeps well.


Height

15 Feet

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Spread

15 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7

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Malus domestica 'Red Jonathan'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Red Jonathan is a moderately vigorous tree that will bear early and heavily. Somewhat self-fruitful, but benefits from pollination. Thin heavily for better size. It is very susceptible to fire blight if grown over vigorously.

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A Little History about Jonathan Apple

First described in 1826 by J. Buel of Albany,NY. In Michigan, it is one of the preferred pie apples for the pie industry, and Grandpa both grew lots of Jonathan and sold many Jonathan trees to other apple growers across the state.

Malus domestica 'Red Jonathan' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Mid-season blooming
Somewhat self-fertile
Thin heavily for size
Fruit Characteristics
Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
Very productive
Spreading habit
Average vigor
Harvest Period
Early fall
Mid-September
Other Attributes
Long-term keeper
Sweet-tart
Keeps well
Site Requirements
Winter hardy
Skill Required
Easy to grow
Uses
Good for sauce
Juice or Cider
Cooking or baking
Good for pies