Ruby Mac Apple Tree

The jonathan apple also known as the philip rick apple originated in new york in 1862.

Ruby mac apple tree.

A true mcintosh that colors early and hangs well on the tree. Bud 9 g 16 bud 9 emla 111 emla 7 emla 111 bud 118 g 935 g 11 g 41 m 9nakb337. Note that the green tinted flesh suggests my samples may be a bit early. Also known as the jackson johnson apple the ruby jon is a sport variety of the jonathan apple.

View the apple pollination chart. Tree habit is similar to that of other mcintosh strains. No amount of frost can kill it. Discovered in comstock park michigan in 1999.

At willis orchard company it has been our ongoing commitment to always offer the finest selection of apple trees for sale. The tree is a vigorous grower and is grafted on standard rootstock. September ruby will benefit from thinning by giving you bigger fruit 3 inches instead of smaller apples. The mac part of.

The fall red apple tree is hardy to zone 2 and is resistant to fire blight. It has a crisp juicy flesh that makes an excellent sauce. September ruby is the ultimate hardy apple tree holding its own in zone 1. Flesh is a cream color with a tinge of green.

You can use them in pies too but is best to mix with another apple since ruby mac break down easily when cooked. The tree is hardy to at least usda hardiness zone 4a or 34 c 29 f. It also sells well in eastern europe. Many fruit tree varieties are not self fertile.

A spreading tree that is moderately vigorous the mcintosh bears annually or in alternate years. The apple has good texture which makes it ideal for making jams. The mcintosh or mcintosh red nicknamed the mac is the most popular apple cultivar in eastern canada and the northeastern united states. In our experience the planting caring for and harvesting of apple trees offers a host of benefits something that those who have never done it can only imagine.

Harvest time occurs in mid to late september. They have a tart sweet flavor and are a beautiful red apple all shined up. Tree has a vigorous growth habit with a pleasant spreading canopy. The apple keeps well storing up to 5 months.

But many other sources say that ruby mac is really a just sport of mcintosh just as rubinstar is a sport of jonagold. Ruby mac are a great eating apple and for applesauce. In order to have successful pollination it may be necessary to have two different varieties of tree. The seller describes ruby mac as a mcintosh x rubinstar cross.

Keeps up to 6 months in proper storage. Ruby is clearly part of the mac clan distinguishing itself with some bright clean flavors.