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Acey Mac

The short answer

Acey Mac grows in USDA zones 4–8[1]. It needs a pollination partner[1].

Growing facts

Acey Mac growing facts
Chill requirement800–1,000 chill hours (our estimate — no published figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 4–8[1]
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner, bloom group 2[1]
Harvest windowSeptember–October[1]
Years to bearing4–5 years (typical for apples)[2]
Acey Mac appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Pollination partners

Acey Mac blooms in group 2. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:

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Notes

  • Early bloom (a McIntosh strain); needs a compatible pollinizer.[1]
  • Moderately susceptible to fire blight.[1]

A year with your Acey Mac

When the work happens for an apple in USDA zone 6, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apple in zone 6
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See the full month-by-month apple calendar for zone 6 →

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Questions

What hardiness zones suit Acey Mac?
Acey Mac grows in USDA zones 4–8.
Is Acey Mac self-pollinating?
No — Acey Mac needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How soon will a newly planted fruit tree begin to bear fruit? (Yard and Garden FAQ) — accessed July 2026