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    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!

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about McIntosh Apple plant

    How to Grow McIntosh Apple

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Fruit

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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