Macoun Apple Tree ( Malus domestica ‘Macoun’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily).
• Essential for healthy growth and fruit production.

Bloom Time:

• Late spring
• Requires cross-pollination with another mid- to late-blooming apple variety (e.g., Honeycrisp, Cortland, or Empire)

Size:

Height:

• Standard: 20 to 25 feet
• Semi-dwarf: 12–15 feet
• Dwarf: 8–10 feet

Width: 10 to 20 feet, depending on rootstock and pruning

Attributes:

• Medium-sized apples with dark red to purplish skin
• Crisp, juicy, and sweet with a hint of berry flavor
• Ripens in October
• Hardy in USDA zones 4–8
• Requires about 1,000 chill hours
• Excellent for fresh eating, pies, and applesauce
• Not ideal for long-term storage—best eaten fresh

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0
• Water deeply every 7–10 days, especially during dry spells
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or crowded branches
• Thin fruit in early summer to improve size and reduce limb stress
• Space trees 20–25 feet apart for good air circulation