Jonathan apple
Malus domestica 'Jonathan'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Weeping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Jonathan' apple (Malus domestica 'Jonathan') is a tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is grown for fresh eating and cooking, and the fruit keeps for 3 months or more. White flowers open from early to late spring and attract bees. The tree is partially self-fertile.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Garlic chives, and High-bush blueberry.