Stark® UltraRed™ Jonathan Apple Tree
Description
A full-flavored early Jonathan! Productive and precocious. Tree is compact with a spur-type bearing habit. Colors 7 to 10 days ahead of original Jonathan. Fruit is ideal for fresh-eating, sauce, and caramel apples. Discovered in 1972 in Grandview, Washington. Keeps up to 2 months in proper storage. Ripens in mid September. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety, like Granny Smith or any type of Gala or Golden Delicious. See more Recommended Pollinators below. Higred cultivar.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 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 |
| Texture | Firm, Crisp |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
6B
Based on your zip code, 43215
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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
Planting & Care
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