McIntosh Apple

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'McIntosh'

Also Known As

Malus 'Red McIntosh'
Malus sylvestris var. domestica 'Red McIntosh'
Malus x domestica 'Red McIntosh'
Red McIntosh Apple

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 8'-25'
W: 5'-15'

planting zones

4a-8b

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McIntosh Apple plant details

McIntosh Apple is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by green and red fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF McIntosh Apple

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for McIntosh Apple

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An old favorite from Canada introduced in the 1790's. This vigorous, cold hardy tree is an early season apple with dessert-quality fruit; very fragrant, flavorful, white and juicy fleshed. The apples are a beautiful glossy bright red, somewhat firm, best eaten fresh as it is not a great storage apple. This 15-20' tree sets abundant crops in late-summer. A pollinizer is required, Red Delicious and Gala are good choices; 900 chill hours. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This apple has a red and green skin, tart flavor, and white flesh. Ripens late September. It's an extremely useful apple; good for eating,applesauce, cider and pies. Not to mention the pink apple sauce when made from unpeeled apples!