Jonagold Apple Tree

Buy Jonagold Apple Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Jonagold Apple, botanically known as Malus domestica ‘Jonagold’, is a popular apple variety known for its large fruit, crisp juicy texture, and rich sweet-tart flavor.

Jonagold was developed from a cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious, giving it a balanced flavor that many apple lovers enjoy. The fruit is usually large, with yellow to golden skin covered by red to orange-red blush or striping. When ripe, Jonagold apples are crisp, juicy, aromatic, and excellent for fresh eating, baking, applesauce, cider, desserts, and backyard use.

This apple is a good choice for customers who enjoy flavorful, larger apples and classic orchard varieties. However, Jonagold should be planted with realistic expectations in warm Southern climates. It is not one of the most dependable low-chill apple choices for North Florida and generally needs more reliable winter chill than our area may receive each year.

Jonagold also needs special attention for pollination. It is a triploid apple, meaning it produces sterile pollen and should not be relied on to pollinate other apple trees. For best fruit set, plant Jonagold with compatible non-triploid apple varieties nearby that bloom at the same time.

Customers searching for Jonagold Apple trees near me, Jonagold Apple trees for sale, sweet-tart apple trees, large apple trees, baking apple trees, or fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs, FL may appreciate Jonagold for its flavor, size, and fresh-eating quality.

North Florida Growing Note:
This apple variety may be better suited for areas with more reliable winter chill than many parts of North Florida. In our area, fruit production may vary from year to year depending on winter chill, bloom timing, late freezes, and pollination. For the most dependable apple choices in North Florida, we usually recommend proven low-chill varieties such as Anna, Dorsett Golden, TropicSweet, Shell Apple, and Ein Shemer.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Fruit tree
• Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Jonagold’
• Common Name: Jonagold Apple
• Fruit Type: Apple
• Parentage: Jonathan × Golden Delicious
• Fruit Color: Yellow to golden skin with red to orange-red blush or striping
• Fruit Size: Large fruit
• Fruit Flesh: Crisp, juicy, and aromatic
• Fruit Flavor: Sweet-tart, rich, and flavorful
• Fruit Season: Late summer to fall; often September into October depending on weather and growing conditions
• Bloom Time: Spring; commonly mid-season bloom
• Chill Hours: Higher chill than proven North Florida low-chill apples; commonly listed around 700–800 chill hours
• Mature Size: Often about 12–20 feet tall, depending on rootstock, pruning, and growing conditions
• Sunlight: Full sun is best for flowering and fruit production
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with good air movement
• USDA Zones: Commonly grown in cooler apple-growing regions, often zones 4–8 or similar where chill hours are suitable
• Pollination: Triploid with sterile pollen. Needs compatible apple varieties nearby for fruit set and should not be relied on as a pollinator for other apple trees.
• Good Pollinator Options: Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Empire, or another compatible non-triploid apple with overlapping bloom time
• Uses: Fresh eating, baking, applesauce, cider, desserts, cooking, edible landscapes, home orchards, and backyard gardens
• Maintenance: Needs full sun, good drainage, regular pruning, fruit thinning when needed, compatible pollination, and suitable winter chill for best production

Local Pickup / Contact Information:
Available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

No shipping at this time; local pickup only. Please contact us for current availability, sizes, and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com

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