Fruit tree comparisons
 McIntosh | |
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| A traditional versatile apple popular in the northern states of the USA. Also known as Macintosh. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree McIntosh | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Apple tree McIntosh | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Flavor style (apples) | Sweeter |
| Cooking result | Textured puree |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree McIntosh | |
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| General resistance | Good |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple tree McIntosh | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (4) -30F / -34C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple tree McIntosh | |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
| Fruit color | Crimson |