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Jonagold Apple

Malus domestica 'Jonagold'

Regular Jonagold is one of the finest eating and cooking apples to ripen in the fall. The fruit is unusually large, with juicy yellow-white flesh. The flavor is very similar to Jonathan. Jonagold Apples will keep for several months, but will tend to get a little "greasy" feel on the skin when over-ripe.


Height

10-16 Feet

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Spread

10-16 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Malus domestica 'Jonagold'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Jonagold is a tri-ploid variety and should always be planted with other mid-season blooming varieties for pollination. Do not use Golden Delicious as a pollinator. The tree is very vigorous, spreading and easy to train. Thin heavy crops early in order to avoid biennial bearing.

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A Little History about Jonagold Apple

The original Jonagold was introduced from the Geneva Experiment Station in 1953 and became a big hit in Europe and Japan. In the United States, it is becoming well accepted as a great apple for the fall and early winter season. Our regular strain of Jonagold is mostly golden with a little red. It parents, naturally are Golden Delicious and Jonathan!

Malus domestica 'Jonagold' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Pollinizer needed
Tends to biennial bear
Mid-season blooming
Fruit Characteristics
Very large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
Very vigorous
Early to bear
Spreading habit
Harvest Period
Late fall
Other Attributes
Very juicy
Very tart
Aromatic
Keeps well
Sweet
Very crisp
Site Requirements
Winter hardy
Full Sun
Skill Required
Easy to grow
Uses
Juice or Cider
High dessert quality
Cooking or baking
Good for pies
Good for sauce