Go Back Apple McIntosh

Posted: March 15, 2021 at 1:40 PM
Malus 'McIntosh'

Plant Type: Fruit Trees

(‘Fameuse’ x ‘Detroit Red’) Ontario, Canada, 1870. A well-known older apple that has a sprightly flavor and a medium storage life. Nearly solid, bright red skin. Heavy bearer. Good for eating and baking. Fruit tends to drop when ripe.

The McIntosh Apple is a mid-season bloomer that ripens later in September. It’s an older selection that is almost completely red with white flesh. These apples make the best pies and are good for eating fresh. This is a semi-dwarf size apple tree. Mature size is around 12-15′ tall x 12-15′ wide. Semi-dwarf grow 5-10 bushels in their life-span.

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Plant Spread

15'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

15'

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Hardness Zone

4-8

Soil Moisture

Dry is better than moist

Characteristics & Attributes

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Critter Resistance

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Exposure

full to part sun

Growth Rate

fast

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