Name: Early McIntosh Apple Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 3.0 (2 reviews)

Description

Ripens earlier than other McIntosh! This vibrant red, easy-peel fruit has a sweet-tart taste and cream-white flesh. Complex flavor and spice make it a good choice for fresh-eating and especially sauces and cider. Keeps well (1 to 2 months in proper storage). Cold-hardy. Ripens in early August. Pollinator required: Choose another early or mid-blooming apple variety. See Recommended Pollinators below. A licensed variety of Cornell University.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Bloom Time	Early
Fruit Color	Red
Fruit Size	Medium
Hardiness Zone Range	4 - 8
Pollination	Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest	Early August

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Tart
Texture	Firm
Years to Bear	2 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

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Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.