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McIntosh Apple Tree

McIntosh Apple Tree

The World's Favorite Apple

  (2 customer reviews)



Cold-hardy native of Canada. Round, red, mildly tart fruit has a soft texture when cooked. Gives applesauce and cider a spicy kick; bakes up juicy and tender. Ripens in mid Sept. Zones 4-6.

This item ships only in the spring.
If our spring shipping season is closed, your order will be shipped the following spring.

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Product Details
Zones: 4 - 6 (-20° F.)
Height: 25' std.
Spacing: 20'
Depth: graft 1-2 inches above soil
Spread: 25' std.
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Pollinator: Jonathan, Grimes, Gala,GoldRush, Liberty, Pixie Crunch, Sundance.
Yield: 5-10 bushels
Color: White
Foliage: Deep Green
Blooms: April
Fruit: Medium to large, bright red fruit. Very tender, thin skin
Comments: Sweet crisp, white flesh. A good all-around apple. Resistant to cedar-apple rust and fireblight. Small-cored apple. Tart, spicy flavor. Keeps well in January in chilled storage. Partially self-fruitful but produces better with another variety.SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: APPLE TREES ARE GRAFTED. MIX GENEROUS AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC MATERIAL 15-18 INCHES INTO SOIL BEFORE PLANTING. SEEDS ARE A GOOD INDICATOR OF RIPENESS, WHITE IF FRUIT IS IMMATURE & BROWN WHEN FRUIT IS RIPE. FRUIT SHOULD PART FROM THE STEM EASILY AS WELL. IF STORING OVER WINTER, SELECT BURISE & BLEMISH FREE FRUIT. WATER TREES DEEPLY IN HOT,DRY,WINDY WEATHER. AFTER 1ST YEAR, FERTILIZE W/ 12-12-12; 1 LB. PER TREE. FEED IN EARLY SPRING BEFORE NEW GROWTH STARTS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOT OVER FERTILIZE; AVOID HIGH NITROGEN FERTILIZERS. USPP = UNITED STATES PLANT PATENT PRI = VARIETIES WHICH ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR DISEASE RESISTANCE, RESTRICTED STATES, AE, AK, GU, HI, PR
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McIntosh Apple Tree  Ships In The Spring
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 -  Friday, March 23, 2012
lil big mcintosh tree
Reviewed By: DeAnna Stone (St. Francisville, illinois)
Magnificent tree. Perfect form with a massive root system. Very Healthy. Will purchase from your company again.

 -  Thursday, August 02, 2007
Apple Sticks
Reviewed By: Kathryn Sandy O'Brien (Langley, Washington)
From what I understand, McIntosh trees aren't supposed to do well here..we'll see. I can tell you that when I received them I worried about their small stature and looking like sticks. After a few days in the ground they were off and running. Wish me luck.


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McIntosh Apple Tree
The World's Favorite Apple

  (2 customer reviews)

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Cold-hardy native of Canada. Round, red, mildly tart fruit has a soft texture when cooked. Gives applesauce and cider a spicy kick; bakes up juicy and tender. Ripens in mid Sept. Zones 4-6.

This item ships only in the spring.
If our spring shipping season is closed, your order will be shipped the following spring.


Product Details
Zones: 4 - 6 (-20° F.)
Height: 25' std.
Spacing: 20'
Depth: graft 1-2 inches above soil
Spread: 25' std.
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Pollinator: Jonathan, Grimes, Gala,GoldRush, Liberty, Pixie Crunch, Sundance.
Yield: 5-10 bushels
Color: White
Foliage: Deep Green
Blooms: April
Fruit: Medium to large, bright red fruit. Very tender, thin skin
Comments: Sweet crisp, white flesh. A good all-around apple. Resistant to cedar-apple rust and fireblight. Small-cored apple. Tart, spicy flavor. Keeps well in January in chilled storage. Partially self-fruitful but produces better with another variety.SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: APPLE TREES ARE GRAFTED. MIX GENEROUS AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC MATERIAL 15-18 INCHES INTO SOIL BEFORE PLANTING. SEEDS ARE A GOOD INDICATOR OF RIPENESS, WHITE IF FRUIT IS IMMATURE & BROWN WHEN FRUIT IS RIPE. FRUIT SHOULD PART FROM THE STEM EASILY AS WELL. IF STORING OVER WINTER, SELECT BURISE & BLEMISH FREE FRUIT. WATER TREES DEEPLY IN HOT,DRY,WINDY WEATHER. AFTER 1ST YEAR, FERTILIZE W/ 12-12-12; 1 LB. PER TREE. FEED IN EARLY SPRING BEFORE NEW GROWTH STARTS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOT OVER FERTILIZE; AVOID HIGH NITROGEN FERTILIZERS. USPP = UNITED STATES PLANT PATENT PRI = VARIETIES WHICH ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR DISEASE RESISTANCE, RESTRICTED STATES, AE, AK, GU, HI, PR
Shipping: View Shipping Schedule
McIntosh Apple Tree  Ships In The Spring
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers

Sort Reviews: Newest | Oldest | Highest Rating | Lowest Rating 

 -  Friday, March 23, 2012
lil big mcintosh tree
Reviewed By: DeAnna Stone (St. Francisville, illinois)
Magnificent tree. Perfect form with a massive root system. Very Healthy. Will purchase from your company again.

 -  Thursday, August 02, 2007
Apple Sticks
Reviewed By: Kathryn Sandy O'Brien (Langley, Washington)
From what I understand, McIntosh trees aren't supposed to do well here..we'll see. I can tell you that when I received them I worried about their small stature and looking like sticks. After a few days in the ground they were off and running. Wish me luck.


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