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McIntosh 'Red' Apple
McIntosh 'Red' Apple
Malus domestica
It is a heavy and reliable cropper with good cold hardiness, and best flavor in cold regions. They have reasonable storage life.
Current Sale Size: 3/4" caliper, 5-6 ft. bare-root transplant
Rootstock: EMLA-26. Cross pollination required.
Blooming: early-mid season
Ripens/Harvest: August
NOTE: Apples need at least two trees of different varieties for pollination.
Growth Rate: Moderate (6-12" / year)
Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay
Moisture: Dry to Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full to part Sun
Mature Height: 15-20 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: High