Apple
Malus domestica
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Description
The apple is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. It is cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree, and is the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have religious and mythological significance in many cultures, including Norse, Greek and European Christian traditions.
Growing Details
Apples are not self-pollinating, and will not produce a crop without another apple variety nearby for cross-pollination. The pollination of apples is a complex process that involves numerous different insect species, most notably bees.
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Hedge
Carbon Farming
Attracts Wildlife
Bee Friendly
Visual Appeal
Easy Propagating
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of Malus domestica recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
Geolocation: Krcedin
Region: Europe - Panonian plain
Language: english
Native: No
Flowering:
beginning
of April for 30 days
Fruiting:
beginning
of August for 30 days
Seed Start:
end
of August
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(4/5)
Edible Uses: The apple fruit is used fresh, or in pies, preserves, and other foods.
Medicinal Rating:
(2/5)
Medicinal Uses:
Health Concerns: The apple is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. It is cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree, and is the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today.The apple fruit is used fresh, or in pies, preserves, and other foods. Apple wood is used for smoking meat.
Other Uses: The wood is hard, close-grained, and yellowish-white, tinged with pink. It is used for making furniture and many other objects. The apple tree is also grown as an ornamental tree, and in topiary.
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Botanical Data
Specie: Malus domestica
Common Names: jabuka
Family: Rosaceae
Sub Family: Maloidae
Tribe: Maloideae
Sub Tribe: Maloideae
Genus: Malus
Growing Conditions
Area Needed: 5.0 m
Spacing: 3.0 m
Growing Difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20°C / 10°C / 30°C
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20°C / -20°C / 30°C
Water: Low
Humidity:
Light: Medium
Root Type: Shallow
Frost Tender: Low
Hardness:
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(5/10)
First Harvest: 4 years
Lifespan: 70 years
Succession:
Growth Rate: Medium
Max Height: None m
Max Width: None m
Soil Preference:
pH Preference:
Flower Type:
Hermaphrodite
Growth Details: Apples are not self-pollinating, and will not produce a crop without another apple variety nearby for cross-pollination. The pollination of apples is a complex process that involves numerous different insect species, most notably bees.
Potential Disturbances: Apple maggot, Codling moth, Oriental fruit moth, San Jose scale, Tarnished plant bug, White apple leafhopper, Woolly apple aphid
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