McIntosh Apple
Malus domestica 'McIntosh'
MAY-lus doh-MESS-tik-uh
Fruit Trees: Apple Tree
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Outstanding early fruit. Heavy producer. The sweet tart taste and tender white flesh of the McIntosh Apple makes it great for snacking and juices. The first of the all-purpose apples. Red over green fruit, sweeter fruit. Stores 2-3 weeks. Heirloom
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Mid Spring
Habit
Rounded
Height
12-16 ft
Spread
12-16 ft
Form
Semi-Dwarf: M-7 Root Stock
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Semi-Dwarf
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Requires Cross-Pollination from same species, different variety
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet-Tart
Ploidy
Diploid
Fruit Firmness
Soft Juicy / Fresh Eating
Pollination
Cortland, Fireside, Freedom, Gala, Haralson, Honeycrisp, Wealthy, Zestar!, Chestnut Crabapple, Red Barron Crabapple, Dolgo Crabapple
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1200+ hours