Malus domestica 'Ultramac' Dwarf

Ultramac Dwarf Apple

Malus domestica ‘Ultramac’ is a dwarf fruit tree grown for its medium-sized red-blushed apples with crisp, juicy flesh and the tart-sweet flavor typical of McIntosh-type apples. This deciduous apple tree has a compact, spur-bearing habit, with fruit produced closely along the branches rather than only at the tips. White to pale pink spring blossoms are followed by early fall fruit that is especially good for fresh eating, sauce, and baking.

Type: Dwarf fruit tree
Mature Size: 8–10' wide x 8–10' high
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Compact, upright to rounded, spur-bearing
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Fertile, well-drained soil / moderate, consistent moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid spring / 1–2 weeks
Wildlife: Bees and other pollinators attracted to spring flowers.

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for home orchards and edible landscapes where a compact apple tree is wanted. Its spur-type growth makes it productive and space-efficient, with fruit borne densely along the limbs. Like most apples, it performs best with a compatible pollinator nearby for reliable fruit set.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation. Water regularly during establishment and during dry periods. Prune annually in late winter to maintain structure, remove crowded growth, and preserve strong fruiting wood. Thin heavy crops as needed to improve fruit size and support consistent production.

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree, Fruit Tree

Height

8-10'

Width

8-10'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Fruit color

Amaranth

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Compact, Rounded, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No