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First described in 1826, the Jonathan with its perfectly round shape and medium to dark red color was an immediate hit and has remained popular for almost 200 years. Thin but tough skin and fine juicy flavor with a bit of tartness make it a treat right off the tree, for baking that great apple pie or for candied apples.
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USDA ZONES: 4-9 Outdoors
 
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Red Jonathan Apple requires a pollenizer. You must plant one of these trees nearby (within about 50') for the tree to produce a crop of fruit.

Description

Malus domestica 'Jonathan'

Jonathan apple is thought to be a seedling of the Esopus Spitzenburg, a highly regarded desert apple. First described in 1826, the Jonathan with its perfectly round shape and medium to dark red color was an immediate hit and has remained popular for almost 200 years. Thin but tough skin and fine juicy flavor with a bit of tartness make it a treat right off the tree, for baking that great apple pie or for candied apples. Partially self-fruitful and known to set at a young age the Jonathan can start giving after 2 years. Add a pollinator like the Gala or McIntosh and the crop gets huge. Add the long storage life of this heirloom variety and the resistant to scab, it makes for a mighty great apple variety for the home garden. The tree is a naturally smaller tree with a top height of 15 to 18 feet. Ripening in mid to late September and requiring 700 to 800 hours of chill.
Characteristics
Fruit Color:
Crisp white
Ripens:
September - October
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
regular water
Soil Type:
well-draining
Soil pH Level:
pH of 6.5
Tree Size:
The Jonathan is a naturally small tree, only reaching 15 to 18 feet. It is easy to keep it under 10 feet with a little summer pruning
Years to Bear:
2
Pollination:
Requires Pollenizer
Bloom Color:
Cold Hardy:
to -10° F
Primary USDA Zone Range:
4 - 9
Secondary USDA Zone Range:
N/A
Chill Hours:
500 - 800
Size & Spacing

The Jonathan is a naturally small tree, only reaching 15 to 18 feet. It is easy to keep it under 10 feet with a little summer pruning

Plant 5 to 8 feet on center. Ideal for high density planting

Planting & Care
Apples tolerate a wide range of soil types, but like all fruit trees grow best in well-drained, loamy soil. Provide full sun favoring the morning sun with at least 8 hours of direct sunlight. Apple favor higher humidity's and moderate summer temperatures, in hot dry climates protect the tree from sunburn by providing protection from the late afternoon sun. Either by providing shade or with whitewashing the trunk. Water at least twice a week for the first year. Keep the soil evenly moist, but not wet. Mulch the tree to 3 to 4 inches deep and and 3 to 4 feet outside the canopy of the tree. To keep root cool and cut down on soil evaporation. Apples benefit from pruning to maintain size and structure. Keep trees at less than 10 feet to allow for easy care and harvest. Check with your local ag extension to find the apple care recommendations for your area.
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