🍏 Jona Gold Apple
Zones: 4–8 | Height: 12–20 ft | Spread: 12–20 ft | Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained, loamy to sandy
Fruit Drop Time: Early September to October
🏞️ Product Description:
The Jona Gold Apple is a fantastic early-season food source that delivers sweet, crisp apples loved by both people and wildlife. Dropping fruit from early September through October, these apples provide critical nutrition right at the start of the fall feeding season.
Known for their excellent storage qualities, Jona Gold apples can remain fresh on the ground for one to two months and keep well in refrigeration for several months, making them a reliable food source both in the wild and at home.
🦌 Early Fall Favorite for Wildlife:
Deer, turkeys, and other game are drawn to the sweet, juicy apples, which help sustain them as summer ends and fall begins. The consistent fruit drop and excellent palatability make Jona Gold a smart choice for food plots, orchards, and habitat enhancement.
🌳 Why Grow Jona Gold Apple?
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Early-season fruit drop (September to October)
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Sweet, crisp apples prized by wildlife and people alike
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Long-lasting fruit on the ground and in storage
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Provides a dependable early fall food source for deer and upland game
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Moderate growth rate with manageable tree size
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Requires cross-pollination with other mid- to late-season apple varieties
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Space trees 15–20 ft apart in full sun
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Prune annually to encourage healthy growth and airflow
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Use Tree Protection to prevent deer browse damage on young trees
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Water during dry periods in the first two growing seasons
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🌿 Summary:
The Jona Gold Apple is an ideal early-season tree offering sweet fruit that supports wildlife and delightfully fresh apples for eating and cooking. Its reliable crop timing and excellent storage qualities make it a must-have for orchards and food plots alike.
Early drop. Sweet flavor. Built to nourish.
