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Apple, Red Jonathan Malus x domestica

Red Jonathan Apple—Malus x domestica

A late-ripening red apple is fine for fresh eating, freezing and cooking. Fruit trees need a minimum of 6-8 hours sunlight daily, and need water. They are not drought tolerant. (Pollinate with Red or Yellow Delicious or Early Harvest) (zones 4-8)

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Zones 4 - 8
Zones 4 - 8

Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 8
The Red Jonathan Apple can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. VIEW MAP

Fruit Tree
Fruit Tree

Type of tree:
The Red Jonathan Apple falls into the following type(s): Fruit Trees

10' - 25' High
10' - 25' High

Mature Height:
The Red Jonathan Apple grows to be 10' - 25' feet in height.

10' - 25' Spread
10' - 25' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Red Jonathan Apple has a spread of about 10' - 25' at full maturity.

Medium Growth
Medium Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]

Full Sun
Full Sun

Sun:
This apple does well in full sun.

Various Soils
Various Soils

Soil:
The Red Jonathan Apple grows in moist, well drained soils.

Oval Shape
Oval Shape

Shape:
This apple has oval, spreading or horizontal, upright or erect shape.

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More Info

Attributes:
Jonathans are good for fresh eating, cooking, and baking. They freeze well, and have a long storage life.

Description:
A late-ripening red apple is fine for fresh eating, freezing and cooking. Fruit trees need a minimum of 6-8 hours sunlight daily, and need water. They are not drought tolerant. (Pollinate with Red or Yellow Delicious, Early Harvest or a variety from a different apple family) (zones4-8)

Wildlife Value:
Apples are eaten by a variety of birds and mammals. The leaves and branches are browsed. The trees can be destroyed by rodents and rabbits girdling the stem or trunk.

Height Variations:
The standard grows to 20' - 25', semi-dwarf grows to 12' - 15', and dwarf grows to 10' in height.

Spread Variations:
Standard spread grows to 25', semi-dwarf grows to 12'-15', and dwarf grows to a 10' spread.

Moisture:
This tree requires moist, well drained soil and is not drought tolerant.

Leaves:
A red Jonathan's leaves are smaller than other apple varieties. The grayish-green, coarse leaves alternate on the twig and have an irregular toothed margin.

Flower Color:
White to light pink

Bloom Time:
mid-season.

Fruit Description:
Medium sized fruit, bright red in sunny climates, stripped red in cooler climates. With crisp, juicy white flesh with a tart but well balanced flavor. Harvested in mid - September to mid - October.