McIntosh Apple Tree
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Moderately vigorous with an upright to spreading habit, forming a well-branched canopy suited to annual pruning. Partially self-fertile, though fruit set improves with a compatible pollinator.
Produces medium-sized apples with bright red skin over a green background. Flesh is tender, juicy, and aromatic with a sweet-tart flavor. Harvest is typically early to mid-September, and fruit is best used fresh or for sauces and cider.
| Shape | Rounded |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Malus pumila 'McIntosh' |
| Mature Height ** | 3 Meters - 10 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 2 Meters - 6 Feet 6 Inches |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Zone | 4 |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.