I have a 12-year old Macoun on M-7 that has been bearing for about 7
years now. It is almost fully biennial. Even in its crop years (and
2001 is scheduled to be one of them) it has not been a heavy bearer.
Judged against others that I grow, I would not call it a superior
quality apple, although it has an interesting appearance with
super-white flesh. For a fairly late apple it is not a really good
keeper, and it does bruise if you're not careful with it. I thin it to
one per cluster (which is not easy) and get some pretty good size. I
think I am just about on the southern edge of where this apple should be
grown for top quality, perhaps beyond it. Of the Mac crosses that I
have tried, Empire has been best for me, and has a flavor superior to
Macoun..
The most curious thing about the Macoun is the way it grows
plastered up against the branches. Practically no stem at all.