{"product_id":"apple-mcintosh-7","title":"Apple, McIntosh, 7 gal. (5-7 ft)","description":"\u003caside class=\"plant-attributes medium\"\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"plant-attributes medium\"\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis semi-dwarf variety has been around for 125 years and is still one of the most popular apples in the northeast. Deep red fruit that's tart \u0026amp; juicy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"plant-attributes medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"attribute\"\u003eTree Features:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e   Bloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: early-mid Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e   Mature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12-15 ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e   Mature Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12-15 ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small-medium red \u0026amp; green fruit in late August\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"attribute\"\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003eZone\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4-8 - \u003cspan\u003eOne of the best-growing apple trees for Connecticut along with Fuji, Gala, Macoun, and Honeycrisp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cross-pollinating by a different variety of early-mid Spring blooming apple tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e   \u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full Sun \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"attribute\"\u003eNursery Stock Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e               Pot Size: 7 gallon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e               Age: 3+ years old, fruiting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"attribute\"\u003eFruit Profile:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e   Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright red fruit with hints of green and a white flesh\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e   Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003eSmooth, thick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003eskin, soft, tender \u0026amp; juicy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e   Taste: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003eLightly sweet, lightly tart with low acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e   Cooking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003eGreat for baking, sauce, cider \u0026amp; hard cider; for pies pair with a firmer, tarter apple for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e   Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown, but Canada is speculated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"attribute\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003eOther notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps well in proper storage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003eSemi-dwarf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003eGood for using \u0026amp; eating fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003eProductive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"attribute\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-contents layoutA medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-contents layoutA medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-contents layoutA medium\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PRIDES CORNER","offers":[{"title":"7 gal. (5-7 ft)","offer_id":39528571961442,"sku":"1000744","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2264\/5919\/files\/Untitled_design_2b40dcdd-e668-4377-94ae-756ae975dd29.png?v=1749745495","url":"https:\/\/www.mackeysgrows.com\/products\/apple-mcintosh-7","provider":"Mackey's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}