Jonagold is high quality American apple developed in the early 20th Century that grows large yellow and red blushed fruit which provides an exquisite sweet, tangy flavor. As its name suggests, this apple is a cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious. Provides a firm crisp with each bite, revealing gleaming white flesh. Tasting notes are sweet, but not overly so, with perfectly balancing acidity – an excellent apple for eating fresh off the tree. With a shorter harvest season than most other modern cultivars which limits availability in store, Jonagold apples are a rare treat when fruit ripens in late fall.
What’s great about the Jonagold Apple?
- Jonagold is remarkably sweet and well-flavored, making it a top choice as a dessert apple.
- The visually astonishing fruit is a blend of amber, bright reddish-purple, and a creamy golden color.
- Jonagold is a cross between Golden Delicious and Jonathan, which is how it inherited its beautifully elegant appearance.
- The apples grow fairly large in size, making for a healthy and filling snack.
- One of the most popular American apples due to its flavor and resilience!
Jonagold is both an exclusive and expensive apple, as its harvest season is relatively short. This makes it an excellent choice for planting in order to avoid the high prices that a premium apple like Jonagold demands! The coloring of Jonagold is quite elegant and unique, making the outside a true depiction of the delicious flavor on the inside.
Cold Hardiness Zones |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Min. Temperature |
-30° F, (-35° C)
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Self-Pollinating |
Yes |
Botanical Name |
Malus domestica 'Jonagold'
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Mature Height (ft.) |
10' - 15' |
Mature Width (ft.) |
8' - 12' |
Harvest Season |
Summer through Fall |
Recommended Spacing (ft.) |
8' - 20' |
Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 7 - 11 |
Fall through Spring
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Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 2 - 6
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Spring |
Optimal Soil Condition
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Acidic - Neutral
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Fragrance
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Mild |
Blossom Color |
White |
Fruit Color |
Red with yellow/green splashes
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Tasting Notes |
Sweet, complex |
Flesh Color |
Bright white |