Wilton's® Red Jonaprince Apple Tree
Description
About the Wilton’s® Red Jonaprince Apple Tree
The Wilton’s® Red Jonaprince apple tree is a standout for its brilliant color, firm texture, and exceptional eating quality. This reliable variety produces large, deep red apples with crisp, juicy flesh and a rich, aromatic flavor—balanced beautifully between sweet and tart.
A natural mutation of Jonagold (itself a cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious), Red Jonaprince was discovered in the Netherlands in 1994. It ripens nearly a month earlier than Jonagold—typically in early September—and boasts a firmer texture and higher sugar content, making it a favorite for both fresh eating and baking. Unlike many early apples, its fruit ships and stores remarkably well, often improving in flavor after a short time in storage.
How to Grow the Wilton’s® Red Jonaprince Apple Tree
This variety blooms mid-season and will benefit from a compatible pollination partner nearby—see recommendations below. Trees are moderately vigorous and hardy, with disease resistance similar to Jonagold. For best results, plant in full sun and well-drained soil. To maintain fruit quality and prevent biennial bearing, regular thinning is recommended due to its high yield potential.
Whether you’re building a backyard orchard or adding to a homestead, the Wilton’s® Red Jonaprince delivers stunning color, reliable harvests, and a long-lasting flavor that holds up beautifully in storage.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink, White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet, Tart |
| Texture | Firm, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
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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Questions & Answers
There are many different cultivars, also known as strains, for this variety The strain that we use for our apple was tested to have viable pollen, therefore, it is not considered a triploid.
NO it will need another apple tree variety that blooms at the same time in order to bear fruit.
The same variety cannot pollinate itself. You will need another apple variety with a similar bloom time in order for good pollination to occur. We only list a few possible pollinators on our product page.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination. You need something in the mid- late season bloom time. Harts Fancy, Red Romance, Ruby Darling or Scarlet Crush.
We are sorry at this time the only size available that was on sale is not out of stock and currently the other sizes are not on sale at this time.
2 years of age at shipping.
his variety blooms mid-season and benefits from having a pollinator nearby. The brilliant red coloring on the fruit comes early. Wilton’s® Red Jonaprince apples ripen in early September, about one month earlier than Jonagold.
Hi Roger, unfortunately this variety has no known disease resistance. I read that it is susceptible to mildew and scab.
i would like to try this varity
The description sounds like this is a tree future grandchildren will love to eat off of!
My sister likes these apples
I love Jonagold, want to try this one