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

Spread 15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7

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.

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