SnappyMac® Apple Tree
Description
About the SnappyMac® Apple Tree
Enjoy all the classic McIntosh qualities with added benefits in the SnappyMac® apple tree — our exclusive, cold-hardy variety developed in Crown Point, New York in 2007. This improved McIntosh selection produces large, deep red apples with a spicy-sweet flavor that’s perfect for fresh eating and baking. Its open growth habit allows for better air circulation and sunlight, promoting healthier fruit and easier maintenance.
The SnappyMac® is a spur-bearing tree, meaning it produces fruit on compact, fruiting spurs along its branches, which leads to a more concentrated and manageable harvest. Apples ripen in early September and can keep in cold storage until January, offering fresh-from-the-tree flavor well into winter.
How to Grow the SnappyMac® Apple Tree
This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, performing best in USDA Zones 4–8. A pollination partner is required for fruit set—see recommended varieties below. Regular pruning helps maintain structure and encourages new fruiting spurs.
Reliable, flavorful, and beautifully blushed, the SnappyMac® Apple Tree brings you McIntosh tradition with modern ease. A great choice for gardeners seeking a hardy, productive, and long-storing apple.
USPPAF Gunnison cultivar.
- Here’s where you can find our complete list of McIntosh Apple Trees to choose from.
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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early - Mid |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Spicy, Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
