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| Type | Height | 1-24 | 25-99 | 100+ |
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| Bare Root Transplant | 4' - 5' | Available Spring 2027 - Email to Join the Waitlist | N/A | N/A |
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| Height | 1-50 | 50+ | ||
| 4' - 6' | 110.00 (5 gallon container) | 110.00 (5 gallon container) |
Description
Description
The McIntosh Apple is a classic heirloom variety beloved for its tender, juicy flesh and distinctive sweet-tart flavor. With its signature red and green skin, McIntosh is ideal for fresh eating, applesauce, baking, and cider. The fruit ripens in early to mid-September, delivering that familiar, aromatic McIntosh taste just as the fall season begins.
This tree grows to a manageable height of about 12–15 feet, making it perfect for home orchards and smaller landscapes. Selected for its cold hardiness and natural resistance to common apple diseases, it performs reliably in zones 4–7, even in shorter growing seasons.
- Ripens: Early to mid-September
- Fruit: Red and green skin, sweet-tart flavor, tender and juicy
- Pollination: Requires a compatible apple variety for cross-pollination such as Honeycrisp, Zestar, Haralson, or Cortland
- Height: Semi-dwarf (approx. 12–16 ft at maturity)
- Spread: 12–18 ft
- Growing Zones: 4–7
- Best Uses: Fresh eating, applesauce, baking, cider
With its iconic flavor, cold-climate adaptability, and easy-to-manage size, the McIntosh Apple Tree remains a timeless favorite for both new and experienced growers.