Jonathan
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Jonathan’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Jonathan is a Malus domestica cultivar. A good flavoured apple and a good sweet/sharp balance. Medium sized apple that is red over yellow-green in colour,and white-cream coloured flesh. External cultivar references describe ‘Jonathan’ as follows: A classic American variety, and widely regarded as one of the best flavoured with a good sweet/sharp balance. A precocious and productive tree in US apple-growing regions.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium
Skin Colour
Red blush over yellow
Flesh Texture
Crisp
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Mid
Storage Life
Good
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 3 (partially self-fertile)
Notes
Espopus Spitzenberg seedling. Originated in United States; introduced 1864. Disease resistance: Poor. It's a classic heritage apple with dark red stripes on a red blush, medium sized fruit and flattish shape.
Fruit Use
Multi-purpose
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Country Availability
Known to be available in 1 country