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TheĀ Malus domesticaĀ āRed Jonathan' -Ā Jonathon Apple is a semi-dwarf tree blooming in the springtime and ripen from September to October. Jonathon Apple trees are not drought tolerant. These apples have a crisp sweet-tart taste and are one of the most commercially produced apples in the United States.
Will need another variety to cross pollinate with like theĀ Red Delicious or Yellow Delicious.Ā
Full sun to partial sun.
Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.
Pink / White flowers, fragrant
Due to California Department of Agriculture, we cannot ship this item to the state of California.
This Semi-Dwarf Jonathan Apple tree comes in a 1 Gallon pot
Size: Semi-Dwarf tree reaches a size of 12'-15' x 12'-15'.
Light: Prefers Full sun
Hardiness zone: Can tolerate zone 4 - 8 View map
Characteristics: Yields ripe fruit typically from mid-September to mid-October. Needs a compatible cultivar, growing within 50'ft to ensure pollination. Blooms midseason, with white to light pink flowers.
Growth Rate: Moderate - 13"ā24" per year
Soil, Water, Fertilize: The Jonathan apple grows well in moist, well-drained soil. It is not drought-tolerant. Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 700ā800. (Chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32Ā° and 45Ā° F in a typical winter season.) Produces fruit in 4-6 years. Prune in late winter to promote growth and shape the tree. Fertilize in early spring.
*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.
Allow 15'ft of space between each apple tree.
Cross pollinates well with Golden Delicious and Red Delicious.
Hardiness zone for this plant: 4 - 8
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Apple Tree 'Jonathan'
First discovered in 1826 and named after Jonathan Hasbrouck, the man who discovered this chance seedling. This chance variety apple has since become a classic American heirloom and has been used to parent many varieties throughout the years.
