Description

Unique flavor makes the fruit luscious enough to serve by itself as dessert. This crisp super apple is a cross between the tart Jonathan and the sweet Golden Delicious. The result is a tasty treat for all! Originates from Geneva, New York in 1953. Ripens in mid-September. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See recommended pollinators below. A licensed variety of Cornell University.

Note: Triploid; cannot pollinate other apple trees.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Mid
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Hardiness Zone Range 4 - 8
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest Mid September
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet, Tart
Texture Crisp/juicy
Years to Bear 2 - 5

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide
Dwarf 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15'
Dwarf 8 - 10'

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Shipping Information

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20 Questions
Why did you choose this?

i cannot find this apple in any of our local orchards, this is my all time favorite apple

We love this apple have a tree from a different source and it has not done well at all. I know Starks trees are always good so ordered one.

I grew up with a Johnagold tree in my yard, Im excited to have one in my forever home again.

Makes sense to get our own after supporting our local orchard for our canning purposes- this will help when everyone wants apples in our area, and we can still support our local orchard too.

when to plant jonagold apple trees?

Thank you for your question. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.

You can plant new plants and trees: 1) when the ground is not frozen, 2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32ºF) and below 90ºF, and 3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.

Will Jonagold apples pollinate with Gala?

Jonagolds are pollen-sterile and are not in the same flowering group as Gala.

My husband and I recently discovered the Jonagold apples at a local orchard. We are wanting to plant several apple trees on our property for future use. Can you tell me if this apple is a good freezing/canning apple in addition to eating? Or is it mostly an eating apple? This will determine the number of trees we order of this particular type versus another. Also, how many years does it take of growth before it starts producing fruit? (given we have a pollinating tree around it.) Also, does the type of pollinating tree affect the taste (more sweet vs. more tart)? Thanks!

Be sure to plant the companion pollinator tree nearby - the Jonagold has a reputation for not being self-pollinating

Can these be grown in large containers?

Joni,try a dwarf variety in container.It will need a lot of TLC,would do better in the ground ground-just my thoughts -wayne

Do you know if the dwarf supreme is a spur bearing tree or tip bearing? I noticed all of my flower bossoms on the tip but i could have sworn they were spur bearing

Jonagold apple trees are primarily spur-bearing, meaning they produce most of their fruit on short, stubby shoots called spurs that grow along the older wood of the branches.

🍎 Spur vs. Tip Bearing – Quick Breakdown:
Spur-bearing (like Jonagold):

Fruit forms on short spurs along the sides of branches.

Easier to prune and manage without accidentally removing fruiting wood.

Tip-bearing:

Fruit appears on the tips of long shoots.

Pruning must be more cautious to avoid cutting off potential fruit sites.

Will the Jonagold pollinate with a Red Staymen Winesap?

Yes these will work for pollination as they are both mid season bloomers.

Is jonagold looks like schinico red gala..
Is this jonagold gala variety ?

No it is not a gala, as described in the description This crisp super apple is a cross between the tart Jonathan and the sweet Golden Delicious.

I have one apple tree that self pollinates will that work to pollinate the Johnna gold apple tree?

Yes it should work as long as the bloom times are similar.

Will yellow Delicious pollinate a Jonagold?

Yes it should as a general rule the delicious is a common pollinator for most apple trees.

Which specific root stocks do you have available for your apples?

We appreciate you reaching out to us. We use several different rootstocks, depending upon the desired result and what is available. For that reason, we're unable to guarantee a specific rootstock.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 23, 2025
Fast to show up and nice looking tree . Also good direction on how to plant it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 7, 2024
Healthy Tree
The Jonagold tree is doing great. It has plenty of leaves already. It came looking very healthy.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 17, 2023
Always great fruit trees! Will return as customer at next need.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 5, 2023
We had been looking for a Jonagold tree for quite some time and were pleased to find it at Starks. The quality of their products along with the service is hard to beat!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 16, 2023
Arrived on time and planted. Has looked great from beginning. Produced buds and leaves quickly. Deer have been only problem. Had to fence it off and looks great
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 1, 2022
The trees came to me in great shape. I had blooms on both trees , but the deer got them before I fenced in the trees. Never will I buy from any other company!
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 30, 2018
Jonagold apple
Finest eating apple I’ve ever tasted. Found out after I bought one that it has specific pollination requirement. So I bought one of THOSE trees. By the time the pair were ready to fruit, I had sold the house and moved out of state...
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 14, 2018
I planted it this season.
After two weeks of resembling a dead stick, it suddenly leafed out vigorously all over and looks as if it is happy to stay with us.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 8, 2017
Growing great!
We planted the tree last year and it has grown vigorously. No apples yet but I'm sure it won't be long.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 29, 2017
So far so good
After a year of growth, the tree is growing fast and healthy. Very happy with my purchase!