Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Genus | Malus |
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| Species | sp. |
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| Common Name | apple |
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| iTree Code | MA2 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: spreading or rounded crown |
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| Height | 25 feet |
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| Spread | 20 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | green, or green/red to purple - species/variety dependent |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | smooth gray or reddish, then flat strips or thin blocky plates when older |
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| Bud | reddish and ovoid with numerous scales, some with white hairs |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | range from reddish to gray |
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| Flower | various: white, pink, or purple; perfect flowers with 5 petals; color variety dependent |
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| Fruit | pome (apple); size and color - variety dependent |
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| Fall Color | varies by species |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 3b |
Min | 5.0 |
Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 7a |
Max | 6.5 |
Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intermediate |
Moderate |
Yes |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | |
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