Jonagold Apple Tree

USDA Certified Organic Jonagold apple tree is another great apple from the Fruit Testing Station. A cross between the Golden Delicious and Jonathan, it is now widely grown. The Jonagold apple is often a large fruit with red blush over yellow-green skin. Cream colored flesh, breaking, juicy. Jonagold apples are fine for pies, sauce and great out of hand. The Jonagold apple tree is sturdy, spreading and productive. Consider Liberty and/or White Pearmain for pollination. Triploid Please see below for further information on our organically grown Jonagold apple trees for sale. Considerations for Jonagold Apple Tree USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10 Low Chill: Yes Uses:  Fresh eating, sauces, canning, pies and cider Harvest Period: Late Bloom Period: Midseason Pollination Requirement: None/Sterile best plant with self-fertile apple Origin Date: New York 1953 Disease resistance: Good Storage: 3 months or more Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 2-4 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft. Mature Size: 12-16 ft. Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]