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

Spread 10-16 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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.

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