Plant Details

Malus domestica

Apple

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General Information

Scientific name: Malus domestica
Also known as: Apple

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Size: Small, Medium
Height: 7.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Oil
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Oil, Pectin, Wood, Bee forage

Description

Fruit: eating raw, cooking, or drying. Apples are one of the most common and cultivated types of fruit in temperate climates. There are various types of apples with a range of flavors, from sour to sweet, and textures from dry to juicy. They also vary in ripening periods, with some apples being ripe as early as the end of July, while others are not ripe until late autumn. Some apples contain a lot of pectin, making them ideal for making jam. Edible oil can be extracted from the seeds of an apple.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown