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

Red Jonagold Apple on Semi-Standard (M111) root, Large 1/2-5/8" caliper grade    -    $20.99

Height 10-16 Feet

Spread 10-16 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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.

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