apple - Rosaceae Malus sp.

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Taxonomy

Cladeangiosperm
FamilyRosaceae
GenusMalus
Speciessp.
Common Nameapple
iTree CodeMA2

Plant Form

FormTree: spreading or rounded crown
Height25 feet
Spread20 feet
DeciduousYes

Identification Description

Foliagegreen, or green/red to purple - species/variety dependent Leaf Type  Information Icon Simple
Barksmooth gray or reddish, then flat strips or thin blocky plates when older
Budreddish and ovoid with numerous scales, some with white hairs Bud Arrangement Information Icon Alternate
Twigrange from reddish to gray
Flowervarious: white, pink, or purple; perfect flowers with 5 petals; color variety dependent
Fruitpome (apple); size and color - variety dependent
Fall Colorvaries by species

Site Characteristics

USDA Zones   info for zones pH LevelsSalt Tolerance
Min3b Min5.0 SoilModerate
Max7a Max6.5 SprayModerate

Shade ToleranceDrought ToleranceAllelopathy
Intermediate Moderate Yes

Species Status

Nebraska Native
U.S. Native
Region of Origin