Jonagold Apple Tree
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.
- Here’s where you can find our complete list of Jonathan Apple Trees to choose from.
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
Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide |
Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Questions & Answers
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.
Jonagolds are pollen-sterile and are not in the same flowering group as Gala.
Be sure to plant the companion pollinator tree nearby - the Jonagold has a reputation for not being self-pollinating
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
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.
Yes these will work for pollination as they are both mid season bloomers.
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.
Yes it should work as long as the bloom times are similar.
Yes it should as a general rule the delicious is a common pollinator for most apple trees.
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!
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.