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Dwarf Jonagold Apple on Geneva® 969 (Malus domestica ‘Jonagold’) is an exceptional apple variety prized for its large, golden fruit flushed with red and its outstanding sweet-tart flavor. A cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious, Jonagold combines the rich spiciness of Jonathan with the honeyed sweetness of Golden Delicious, creating a complex flavor ideal for fresh eating, baking, and cider. When grafted onto Geneva® 969, this tree benefits from a semi-dwarfing rootstock that offers excellent disease resistance, strong anchorage, and manageable size, making it a top choice for home orchards.
Growing Dwarf Jonagold Apple on Geneva® 969
Light: Requires full sun for best color, sugar development, and productivity.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil; amend with compost or organic matter to improve performance. Avoid soggy conditions.
Water: Provide deep, consistent watering during spring and summer, especially while fruit is developing. Reduce watering after harvest.
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced orchard fertilizer in early spring and midsummer for healthy growth and strong yields.
Pollination: Not self-fertile; requires a compatible variety such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala for effective pollination.
Maintenance: Prune in late winter to maintain shape, encourage airflow, and promote fruiting wood. Thin fruit in summer for excellent size and quality.
Hardiness: Best in USDA zones 5–8. Jonagold ripens in mid- to late fall and is prized for its ability to store well under cool conditions, keeping flavor and crispness for weeks.
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This tree is grafted onto Geneva® 969, a modern semi-dwarf rootstock that provides vigor control, disease resistance, and reliable productivity. Shipped at a well-established size with a strong root system, each tree is carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery and arrives ready to plant, making it an excellent addition to any orchard or edible landscape.
Growing Zones
5a - 8b
Low Temperature
-10°F
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
Yes, flowers are fragrant, typically pink-white
Polinator Required
Yes, requires cross-pollination for optimal fruit set
Polinator Friendly
Yes, attracts pollinators with blossoms
Flower Color
Pink, White
Growth Rate
Semi-dwarf, moderate growth (about 60-75% of standard size)
Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil, adaptable to various soil types
Moisture
Requires regular watering, especially when young or in dry conditions
Sun Exposure
Full sun (minimum 6 hours per day)
Mature Spread
Approximately 8-10 feet
Mature Height
Approximately 12-15 feet
Bloom Period
Spring
Pruning Time
Dormant season (late winter to early spring)
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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