Early Mcintosh Apple
About
While clearing some land in 1796, McIntosh discovered about 20 young apple trees. He transplanted the trees to a place near his home, but by 1830, only one tree was still alive. McIntosh combined his own name with the colour of the fruit, and called the tree the "McIntosh Red". Medium to large fruit with 80%% red skin over light straw background. Firm, crisp, juicy, aromatic flesh. Medium firm texture, but fruits show bruises easily. Medium sweetened. Useful for sauce, pies, eating fresh. Reasonably good keeper for a summer apple. Upright spreading tree; vigorous, productive, annual bearer. Resistant to cedar-apple rust. Ships well; very marketable, making a mark in the commercial market. Developed in New Jersey. Introduced in 1971










