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Jonafree apple
Medium size, bright red, fully or nearly fully colored. Flavor is Jonathan-like, but less acid. Keeps 10 weeks.
Jonafree identification images
USDA identification images for Jonafree
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Parents and other ancestors of this variety
Visitor reviews
Tree register
United States
- Albany Appleguy in Castleton, NY
- Andrew Plumer in Ashfield, MA
- Craig Sheehan in Winchester, KY
- George Cochran in Maple City, MI
- Mark A. Rock in Columbia Station, OHIO
- Matt in Emmett, MI
- Michael Bell in Bloomington, IN
- Ron Davis in CHUCKEY, TN
- Ron Fischer in Orion, IL.
- Thomas Griffith in Cottage Grove, WI
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica
- Parentage: PRI 855-102 x NJ 31
- Introduced: 1965
- Developed by: PRI (Purdue Rutgers Illinois Co Op)
Using
- Picking season: Late
Growing
- Flowering group: 1
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Jonafree:
United States
Georgia
- Freedom Farms - Apple & Peach Orchard, Chatsworth
Illinois
- Apples On Oak, Lockport
- Royal Oak Farm and Fruit Orchard, Harvard *** Feature Orchard ***
Indiana
- Lee's Orchard, Columbus
- Harker Family Farms & Orchard, Waldron
Iowa
- 3 Bee Farms, Griswold
- Appleberry Orchard, Donnellson
- Applecart Orchard, Vinton
- Berry Patch Farm, Nevada
- Wills Family Orchard, Adel
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
Maine
- Sweetser's Apple Barrel and Orchards, Cumberland Center
Michigan
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
Missouri
- Blue Heron Orchard, Canton
- West Orchards, Macon
New Jersey
- Riamede Farm, Chester
Ohio
- Charlie's Apples at Windy Hill Apple Farm, Newark
- CherryHawk Farm, Marysville
Wisconsin
- Bickler's Apple Farm, Middleton
- Door Creek Orchard, Cottage Grove
Canada
British Columbia
- Fruit Forest Certified Organic Farm, Cobble Hill
- Salt Spring Apple Company, Salt Spring Island
References
- Cedar-Apple Rust
Author: Stephen Vann, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture (FSA7538)
Rated as susceptible - control usually needed where CAR is prevalent.
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