Espalier or fan trees are used against a wall; you will need not less than 180 x 180cm’s for a fan or espalier tree. Please note we do not supply ready trained trees; this Jonagold is a young tree suitable for training yourself, in situ. Such trees usually settle to cropping within 2 or 3 seasons
Jonagold is a very important variety commercially, and one of the better supermarket apples. Raised in the U.S.A in 1968 from a Jonathan x Golden Delicious cross. It soon spread globally and is grown all over Europe and has received an Award of Garden Merit from the R.H.S.
Jonagold Apple tree – Season:
Harvest Jonagold mid October, keeps in store until February or sometimes later with care.
Jonagold - appearance:
At it’s best an attractive apple, although colouring can be variable. Pale green yellow, an oval apple variably covered by a bright orange red flush. Flesh is very crisp and cream.
Jonagold apple trees – flavour:
Firm and juicy with a wonderful crispy bite. Plenty oif juice, plenty of sugar but with a satisfying light underlying acidity to give it balance. Very enjoyable to eat.
Uses:
For dessert use.
Cropping & Growth
Vigorous variety and spreading. Capable of giving heavy crops reliably.
Jonagold - Pollination: This is a triploid variety that ideally needs two others to pollinate and yield fully. Here are some suggested varieties:
Greensleeves
Gala
Golden Delicious
Falstaff
Bountiful
Fortune
