Dark reddish purple fruit that is sweet, firm and very flavorful. Blooms late and is very productive. Macoun Apple is known to be highly fireblight resistant. A hybrid of McIntosh x Jersey Black. Zone 4.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Mid-late blooming. Pollinated by another variety blooming at the same time. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Fruit set is heavy, so thin ruthlessly. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000-1200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Highly fireblight resistant.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Mini Dwarf - 5'x8'| Dwarf – 8-12'x10'|Semi Dwarf – 10-17'x15'| Standard – 25-30'x20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
