SnappyMac® Apple Tree

SnappyMac® is the McIntosh apple improved for the modern home orchard — a Stark Bro’s exclusive developed in Crown Point, New York in 2007 that delivers all the classic spicy-sweet Mac flavor in a larger, deeper red package with better air circulation, easier maintenance, and remarkable cold storage life. If you love McIntosh and want a more productive, longer-lasting version, SnappyMac® was built for you.

Classic McIntosh Flavor in a More Impressive Package

SnappyMac® produces large, beautifully blushed deep red apples with the signature spicy-sweet McIntosh flavor profile that generations of apple lovers have grown up with — firm, satisfying, and excellent for both fresh eating and baking. The open growth habit allows better air circulation and sunlight penetration throughout the canopy, promoting healthier fruit development and making maintenance more straightforward than tighter-growing Mac selections.

Ripens in Early September, Stores Until January

SnappyMac®'s storage life is one of its most practical advantages. The apples ripen in early September and can be kept in cold storage until January — four months of fresh homegrown apple flavor from a single fall harvest. That kind of extended keeping quality is exceptional for a McIntosh-type apple and dramatically extends the enjoyment window beyond what most Mac varieties offer.

Spur-Bearing for Concentrated, Manageable Harvests

SnappyMac® is a spur-bearing tree, producing fruit on compact fruiting spurs along its branches rather than on long extension shoots. This leads to more concentrated, manageable harvests and a tree that tends to be naturally well-organized and easier to prune and maintain over the long term.

Why Growers Choose SnappyMac®

• A Stark Bro’s exclusive — developed in New York in 2007, only available from Stark Bro’s
• Classic McIntosh spicy-sweet flavor — the Mac taste profile in a larger, deeper red apple
• Stores until January — four months of cold storage from a September harvest
• Open growth habit — better air circulation for healthier fruit and easier care
• Spur-bearing — concentrated, manageable harvests from compact fruiting spurs
• Cold hardy in Zones 4–8 — reliable performance across a wide range of climates

USPPAF. Gunnison cultivar.

• Here’s where you can find our complete list of McIntosh Apple Trees to choose from.