McIntosh Apple Tree

The World's Favorite Apple

Very cold-hardy apple
Crisp, white flesh with a tart, spicy flavor
Bakes up juicy and tender
Gives applesauce and cider a zesty kick
Heavy cropper
Ripens mid September
Available in Reachables^® size

This long-time favorite apple tree is treasured for its cold-hardiness, flavor and fantastic yields. McIntosh Apple Tree produces red-skinned fruit with a crisp, white flesh that has a wonderfully tart, spicy flavor. The fruits cook up juicy and tender, making it a favorite for baking and applesauce. The apples also are great for making cider that has a zesty kick. McIntosh Apple Tree is a cold-hardy native of Canada and ideal for northern growers. Its fruits ripen in mid-September. Recommended pollinators are Jonathan, Grimes, Gala, Goldrush, Liberty, Pixie Crunch and Sundance. Zones 4-6.

Now available in Reachables size! A Reachables tree produces full-sized fruits on a smaller tree. It's easier to fit into your garden or orchard, even a container will do fine! Thanks to state-of-the-art rootstock technology, these trees remain manageable throughout their life cycle, so a single person can prune, spray, net and harvest the tree, all while standing on the ground. No ladders required! Note: Because the full-sized fruits grow on smaller sized trees, Reachables require a tree support.

NOTE: We are unable to ship our trees to PO Boxes at this time.

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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
3A-4A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
5B	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
6A	2/23/25 - 6/6/25
6B	2/23/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
8A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
9A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 6/2/25 Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

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Fruit Trees

3A-4A

3/24/25 - 6/6/25

3/10/25 - 6/6/25

2/24/25 - 6/6/25

2/23/25 - 6/6/25

2/23/25 - 5/30/25

2/3/25 - 5/30/25

8A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

9A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

10A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

Last Order Date

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Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
3A-4A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
5B	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
6A	2/23/25 - 6/6/25
6B	2/23/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
8A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
9A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 6/2/25 Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

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Fruit Trees

3A-4A

3/24/25 - 6/6/25

3/10/25 - 6/6/25

2/24/25 - 6/6/25

2/23/25 - 6/6/25

2/23/25 - 5/30/25

2/3/25 - 5/30/25

8A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

9A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

10A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

Last Order Date

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Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
3A-4A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
5B	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
6A	2/23/25 - 6/6/25
6B	2/23/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
8A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
9A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 6/2/25 Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

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Fruit Trees

3A-4A

3/24/25 - 6/6/25

3/10/25 - 6/6/25

2/24/25 - 6/6/25

2/23/25 - 6/6/25

2/23/25 - 5/30/25

2/3/25 - 5/30/25

8A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

9A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

10A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

Last Order Date

Zones 3A-7B: 6/2/25
Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
3A-4A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
5B	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
6A	2/23/25 - 6/6/25
6B	2/23/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
8A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
9A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 6/2/25 Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

ZONE

Fruit Trees

3A-4A

3/24/25 - 6/6/25

3/10/25 - 6/6/25

2/24/25 - 6/6/25

2/23/25 - 6/6/25

2/23/25 - 5/30/25

2/3/25 - 5/30/25

8A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

9A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

10A & B

2/4/25 - 5/9/25

Last Order Date

Zones 3A-7B: 6/2/25
Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'McIntosh'
Height: Standard: 20-25 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing:Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system. The graft should be about 2 inches above the soil surface.
Spread:Standard: 20-25 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Jonathan, Grimes, Gala, Goldrush, Liberty, Pixie Crunch, Sundance.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 5 - 10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel.
Size: 2-4 Ft
Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
Fruit: Medium to large, bright red fruit. Very tender with thin skin.
Zone: 4-6

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Apple, Standard Apple Tree, Reachables Apple Tree
Flower Form: White blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moist, organic soil.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate.
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. There are normally two goals when pruning an apple tree: 1. Initially, on young trees, to encourage a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees to maintain shape, maximize sun exposure and encourage fruit production. You will also want to remove any suckers coming from the rootstock. Unwanted shoots and suckers can be removed at any time. Also remove any crossed, crowded or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early sprin
Foliage: Deep green foliage.

Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'McIntosh'
Height: Standard: 20-25 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing:Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system. The graft should be about 2 inches above the soil surface.
Spread:Standard: 20-25 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Jonathan, Grimes, Gala, Goldrush, Liberty, Pixie Crunch, Sundance.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 5 - 10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel.
Size: Standard Deluxe
Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
Fruit: Medium to large, bright red fruit. Very tender with thin skin.
Zone: 4-6

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Apple, Standard Apple Tree, Reachables Apple Tree
Flower Form: White blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moist, organic soil.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate.
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. There are normally two goals when pruning an apple tree: 1. Initially, on young trees, to encourage a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees to maintain shape, maximize sun exposure and encourage fruit production. You will also want to remove any suckers coming from the rootstock. Unwanted shoots and suckers can be removed at any time. Also remove any crossed, crowded or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early sprin
Foliage: Deep green foliage.

Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'McIntosh'
Height: Standard: 20-25 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing:Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system. The graft should be about 2 inches above the soil surface.
Spread:Standard: 20-25 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Jonathan, Grimes, Gala, Goldrush, Liberty, Pixie Crunch, Sundance.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 5 - 10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel.
Size: 2-4 Ft
Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
Fruit: Medium to large, bright red fruit. Very tender with thin skin.
Zone: 4-6

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Apple, Standard Apple Tree, Reachables Apple Tree
Flower Form: White blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moist, organic soil.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate.
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. There are normally two goals when pruning an apple tree: 1. Initially, on young trees, to encourage a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees to maintain shape, maximize sun exposure and encourage fruit production. You will also want to remove any suckers coming from the rootstock. Unwanted shoots and suckers can be removed at any time. Also remove any crossed, crowded or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early sprin
Foliage: Deep green foliage.

Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'McIntosh'
Height: Standard: 20-25 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing:Standard: 20 feet. Reachables: 6-10 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system. The graft should be about 2 inches above the soil surface.
Spread:Standard: 20-25 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Jonathan, Grimes, Gala, Goldrush, Liberty, Pixie Crunch, Sundance.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 5 - 10 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel.
Size: Reachables [R] Deluxe
Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
Fruit: Medium to large, bright red fruit. Very tender with thin skin.
Zone: 4-6

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Apple, Standard Apple Tree, Reachables Apple Tree
Flower Form: White blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moist, organic soil.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate.
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring, while trees are still dormant. There are normally two goals when pruning an apple tree: 1. Initially, on young trees, to encourage a strong, solid framework. 2. On mature trees to maintain shape, maximize sun exposure and encourage fruit production. You will also want to remove any suckers coming from the rootstock. Unwanted shoots and suckers can be removed at any time. Also remove any crossed, crowded or inward-growing limbs in late winter or very early sprin
Foliage: Deep green foliage.