Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Notes:
The small, green fruits have red stripes with aromatic, rather
tart flesh. Good for baking and dessert use. An old Irish variety more
popular in the UK than North America. The trees are slender and up-
right. Fruits tend to be borne at the branch tips. Moderately suscept-
ible to white rot.
Jonafree
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Blooms:
mid-season
Ripens:
mid-season
Apple Scab:
very resistant
Cedar-Apple Rust:
very susceptible - moderately resistant
Fire Blight:
susceptible - moderately resistant
Powdery Mildew:
moderately resistant - resistant
Notes:
The medium-sized, red-blushed fruits are suitable for fresh
use, cooking, and cider. Resembles 'Jonathan', but not susceptible to
Jonathan spot or bitter pit. Moderately resistant to white rot and res-
istant to black rot/bitter rot. Pollinate with 'Goldrush' or 'Enterprise'.
Liberty
Climate Zones:
Zones 4-9
