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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.
| 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. |
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.
| 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 |
Yes, plant with a compatible apple nearby for better fruit set.
It is better for sauce and fresh eating; it can soften quickly in baking.
Yes, protect young trunks and branches where deer browse.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-23004
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
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The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
