{"product_id":"malus-domestica-jonagold-19cm-60cm","title":"Malus domestica 'Jonagold' (Apple tree) — H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"malus-domestica-jonagold\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍎 Sweet-tart red-orange apples • 🌸 Spring flowering • ☀️ Full sun • 💧 Regular watering • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eOriginating from a cross between Golden Delicious and Jonathan made in the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States in the 1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jonagold' is now one of the most widely grown apple varieties in Europe for its perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Its red-orange apples streaked with yellow are as decorative as they are tasty. This compact potted format is ideal for balconies and terraces from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-balcon\"\u003ebalcony plants collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-frutal\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHICH APPLE VARIETY TO CHOOSE? --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"varietes-malus\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich apple variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo apple varieties are available in our catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalus domestica 'Jonagold'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — red-orange apples streaked with yellow, balanced sweet-tart flavor, crisp and juicy flesh, harvest September-October (H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most versatile version for eating fresh or cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/malus-domestica-elstar-manzano-19cm-60cm\"\u003eMalus domestica 'Elstar'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red apples on a yellow background, more tart and aromatic flavor, harvest August-September (H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The earliest and most tart version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours per day for good fruiting. The more sun it gets, the sweeter and more colorful the apples will be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny balcony, terrace, urban garden, or very bright south- or west-facing windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy down to −15 °C — can stay outdoors year-round in temperate climates. Requires a winter cold period to fruit well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, deep, and well-drained — special fruit tree potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate moist but never waterlogged, especially during fruiting when irregular watering causes premature fruit drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 times per week in spring-summer, reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring-summer, liquid fertilizer for fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light pruning at the end of winter to maintain a compact shape and encourage fruiting — remove crossing branches or those growing inward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in June if production is abundant, remove excess fruits to get larger, tastier apples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT PAIRINGS --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrban balcony vegetable garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-en-tallo-14cm-45cm\"\u003eRosemary stem\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavanda-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003eLavender 'Hidcote Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e — aromatic plants attract pollinators that promote apple fruiting while creating a very decorative edible balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit tree duo:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-bornholm-15cm-40cm\"\u003eFig tree 'Bornholm'\u003c\/a\u003e — two hardy potted fruit trees, two harvests at different times (figs in August, apples in October), for a productive balcony all summer and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e large terracotta pot (minimum Ø30 cm) or wooden planter to allow good root development — see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/como-elegir-la-maceta-adecuada-para-tu-planta-de-interior-tamano-material-y-drenaje\"\u003echoosing the right pot for your plant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace it near another apple or wild apple tree for pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonagold produces better with a compatible pollinator nearby — a second apple tree of a different variety on the neighboring balcony or in the garden is enough to double production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 2 to 3 years in spring into a larger pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tree needs root space to produce fruit — a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003ewell-managed repotting\u003c\/a\u003e in fresh enriched substrate restarts growth and improves fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe patient for the first significant harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e a young potted apple tree usually produces its first apples 2 to 3 years after planting — focus the first years on formative pruning to get a nice structure that will support abundant harvests long-term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jonagold'\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonagold apple tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe and Central Asia (variety created in the United States)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 150–200 cm in pot (dwarf form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — minimum 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — substrate moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — annual pruning recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic — edible fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e urban vegetable garden \/ rustic \/ productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Fruit production naturally varies depending on growing conditions, pollination, and season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333250855177,"sku":"11552","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/malus-domestica-jonagold-pommier-o19-cm-h60-cm-verdeia-3937395.png?v=1772425864","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/manzano-jonagold-19cm-60cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}