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Red Jonagold Apple

Red Jonagold Apple

Malus domestica 'Red Jonagold'

Grandpa's Choice™ Red Jonagold is one of the finest eating and cooking apples to ripen in the fall. The red fruit is unusually large, with juicy yellow-white flesh. The flavor is very similar to Jonathan. Red Jonagold Apples will keep for several months, but will tend to get a

Pricing


Height

10-16 Feet

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Spread

10-16 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Red 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

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 strain of Jonagold has several generations of red color improvement over the original, which was most golden with a little red. It parents, naturally are Golden Delicious and Jonathan!

Characteristics & Attributes

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