Name: MacFree Apple Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)

Description

An easy-care, improved McIntosh! The fruit is aromatic with tangy, tender flesh iconic of its parent. A compact, yet heavy-bearing tree. Disease-resistant to apple scab, powdery mildew, cedar apple rust, and fire blight. Originates from Ottawa, Ontario in 1963. Cold-hardy. Ripens in late September. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.

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Characteristics

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

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Sweet
Texture	Crisp, Juicy
Years to Bear	2 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43215

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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.