Malus domestica Jonagold

Jonagold Apple

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Deciduous fruit tree known for sweet-tart red-yellow apples. Requires full sun and winter chill hours. Dwarf varieties are suitable for containers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Jonagold Apple
Family Rosaceae
Genus Malus
Species Domestica
Variety Jonagold
Origin USA
Blooming White to pink flowers in spring; fruit matures by late autumn
Leaf Color Light green, turning yellow/orange in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6.0-7.0, fertile organic matter

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Watering

Deep watering during establishment, consistent moisture during growing season, reduce in dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for flowering and fruiting; tolerate partial shade but yield reduces

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring before bloom, mulch to retain moisture

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Pruning

Prune in late winter while dormant to shape tree and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Apple Maggot Codling Moth Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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