Ruby Mac Apple Tree

The seller describes ruby mac as a mcintosh x rubinstar cross.

Ruby mac apple tree. Sweet aromatic fruit develops a solid red blush with minimal striping. The mcintosh or mcintosh red nicknamed the mac is the most popular apple cultivar in eastern canada and the northeastern united states. The fall red apple tree is hardy to zone 2 and is resistant to fire blight. But many other sources say that ruby mac is really a just sport of mcintosh just as rubinstar is a sport of jonagold.

The tree is a vigorous grower and is grafted on standard rootstock. Tree has a vigorous growth habit with a pleasant spreading canopy. Also known as the jackson johnson apple the ruby jon is a sport variety of the jonathan apple. The jonathan is an excellent apple eaten fresh and stores very well.

Note that the green tinted flesh suggests my samples may be a bit early. September ruby is the ultimate hardy apple tree holding its own in zone 1. Tree habit is similar to that of other mcintosh strains. The jonathan apple also known as the philip rick apple originated in new york in 1862.

Moderately resistant to fire blight it s annually productive and a vigorous grower with high yields. In order to have successful pollination it may be necessary to have two different varieties of tree. The tree is hardy to at least usda hardiness zone 4a or 34 c 29 f. Ruby is clearly part of the mac clan distinguishing itself with some bright clean flavors.

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. A spreading tree that is moderately vigorous the mcintosh bears annually or in alternate years. They have a tart sweet flavor and are a beautiful red apple all shined up. It also sells well in eastern europe.

Flesh is a cream color with a tinge of green. View the apple pollination chart. The mac part of. A true mcintosh that colors early and hangs well on the tree.

You can use them in pies too but is best to mix with another apple since ruby mac break down easily when cooked. Harvest time occurs in mid to late september. Keeps up to 6 months in proper storage. Discovered in comstock park michigan in 1999.

No amount of frost can kill it. The apple has good texture which makes it ideal for making jams. It has a crisp juicy flesh that makes an excellent sauce. The apple keeps well storing up to 5 months.

Many fruit tree varieties are not self fertile. Ruby mac are a great eating apple and for applesauce.