Macoun Apple Tree
Description
Great flavor for the north. A cross between McIntosh and Jersey Black, with exceptional taste and quality. Fruit is medium to large in size with a deep red over a green background to contrast the crisp white flesh. Originates from Geneva, New York in 1923. Pollinator required: Choose another mid- to late-blooming apple variety. See recommended pollinators below. Cold-hardy. Ripens in September. A licensed variety of Cornell University.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid - Late |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Shipping Information
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Questions & Answers
If you're planning on planting this in a container, any good potting soil will do - please make sure it is not a moisture-retaining mix, and that will likely cause root rot. If you are planting in the ground, all fruit trees like loamy soil. Apple trees prefer a pH between 5.8 and 7.0. Around 6.0 is ideal.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 2-4 years to bear.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
This variety is resistant to rust and mildew but susceptible to fireblight and scab
If you looking for greenish apple it would be Gingergold, or Prestine.
Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to that point yet. Still trying to get it to grow a little. But, I can say I've had better luck with peach trees. AND, I would suspect nectarines would be a good choice since they are related to peaches. Apples have to be kept sprayed or dusted for various deaseses; and. Need sun and pruning.
Yes they do need cross pollination. Either a crabapple or a Honeycrisp or an Empire. I have all three. There are more to select if you don’t like those. You can do a google search.
Yes as they both a mid season bloom time.
Yes these all have overlapping bloom times so pollination should work between all 3 variaties.
Short answer is: yes. You can espalier practically any fruit tree, including this tree. The dwarf size is the easiest to espalier. Our detailed article can be found here: //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/espalier-fruit-treesOur detailed article can be found here: //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/espalier-fruit-trees
Yes, we list pollinators on the website you can use any mid to late blooming variety such as Honeycrisp, golden delicious or enterprise to name a few.
Customer Reviews
I’m an Upstate New Yorker at heart - great apple all around! Excited to grow it!
I have purchased Macoun apples from my grocery store in the past and I love the flavor and crispness. They're like a better Mac.
Macoun are my favorite apple variety.
Delicious apples!