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Mcintosh Step-Over
One of the world's most famous apples originating around 1800 in Ontario, Canada. It's a bright red apple, roundish shaped that fits gently into the hand, with a bit of stripe or fleck in the colouring. It has sweet scented white flesh, occasionally with pink streaks. It at least partially self fertile and a good provider of pollen. Probably America's most famous apple, but never seems to have taken off commercially in Australia. A McIntosh at its peak straight from the tree is a memorable culinary experience. It's the parent of Spartan, Lady in the Snow and Goal Farm 4.
As we grow it on other rootstocks, be sure that you want it as a Step-over.
Specifications
| Ripening Time | March - April |
| Fertility | Needs a pollinator (produces viable pollen) |
| Growth Habit | Can be espaliered as a step-over and kept to 0.5m -1m. Free standing tree grows to around 1 -1.5m tall. |
| Rootstock | Extra-dwarfing rootstock |
| Chill Tolerance | Normal chill |
| Plant Sizes | Normal: approx 70-130cm bare rooted; Small: approx 50-70cm bare rooted |
Pollination Guide
- Pollination is far simpler than most people think. Generally, unless self fertile simply get 2 or more different varieties in the same group (eg pears) to ensure adequate pollination. A more comprehensive explanation can be found in our Pollination Guide
- More information on Espaliering
- More information in our Articles and on planting and pruning.
- Answers to Common Questions.
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