Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
McIntosh Apple Tree
McIntosh Apple Tree
$111.75
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Malus domestica 'McIntosh'
Choose McIntosh Apple if you want a classic New England eating and sauce apple. The tradeoff is soft flesh and real care needs: pollination, pruning, and pest protection matter.
Buy This If
- You like sweet-tart apples.
- You plan to make applesauce.
- You can plant a pollinator nearby.
Skip This If
- You want crisp long-storage fruit.
- You will not manage pests.
- Deer can reach the tree.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It gives a home orchard a useful, familiar fruit tree look, though fruit quality is the main reason to plant it. |
| Growth Rate | B | It establishes at a practical pace, but fruit trees still take patience before they reward you well. |
| Maintenance | C | Plan on pruning, pollination planning, cleanup, and pest monitoring if you want good apples. |
| Deer Resistance | D | Young apple trees are attractive to deer and should be protected where browsing pressure is present. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work in a managed backyard orchard, but it is not the right pick for tight foundation beds. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a fruit tree, not a privacy plant, and it should not be bought for screening. |
Compare It To
Cortland Apple Tree
Choose McIntosh Apple Tree for softer, juicy fresh eating and applesauce; choose Cortland Apple Tree if you want firmer slices that hold up better after cutting.
Bartlett Pear Tree
Choose McIntosh Apple Tree if applesauce and cider are the goal; choose Bartlett Pear Tree if you want dessert pears and a different orchard crop.
Redhaven Peach Tree
Choose McIntosh Apple Tree for a more traditional New England apple planting; choose Redhaven Peach Tree if your main goal is summer peaches and you accept peach-specific care.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend McIntosh when the goal is fresh eating and sauce, but we’d pair it with a compatible apple and plan for basic pest protection from the start.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 16 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 12.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-7a |
| Spacing | 13.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded |
Customers Usually Ask
Does McIntosh need another apple tree?
Yes, plant with a compatible apple nearby for better fruit set.
Is it good for pies?
It is better for sauce and fresh eating; it can soften quickly in baking.
Will deer bother it?
Yes, protect young trunks and branches where deer browse.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-23004
