Macoun Apple
Macoun Apple
Malus domestica 'Macoun'
Macoun is a regional favorite in the Northeast and Ohio area. It is similar to McIntosh in many characteristics, but has better keeping characteristics, dessert qualiuty and ripens about a month later. It is very aromatic and flavorful, with white, firm and juicy flesh.
Pricing
Height12-16 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsMacoun has a very upright habit and doesn't tend to spread much until it starts to bear heavily. It can tend to be biennial bearing, so thin aggressively to reduce heavy crops.
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A Little HistoryMacoun was introduced in 1923 from Geneva, NY. It's parent are McIntosh and Jersey Black.
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Mid-season blooming |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Thin heavily for size |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Very vigorous |
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Slow to bear |
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Upright habit |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Very juicy |
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Keeps well |
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Aromatic |
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Complex flavor |
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Sub-acid flavor |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Good for sauce |
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Juice or Cider |
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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Good for pies |
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