Jonagold Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Jonagold’)

The Jonagold apple combines the finest qualities of the Golden Delicious and Jonathan apple varieties. It thrives in cool climates and has a good tolerance for frost, but it does not withstand drought conditions well. It typically ripens in mid-September into October and holds well in the refrigerator for a few months. The fruit develops into a large size, boasting a crimson red hue with touches of green-yellow. It has a thin, crisp skin, and the flesh inside is juicy, fragrant, and sweet. The Jonagold apple is ideal for fresh consumption, salads, baking, cider-making, preserves, and canning.

Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.  The Jonagold is not self-pollinating and requires cross-pollination. This variety is a triploid which prefers two other apple cultivars for pollination. Example pollinators include Gala, Empire, Fuji, and Honeycrisp.  Average height 10′ – 15′ and width 10′ – 15′. Required Chill Hours: 700 – 800. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 – 8.